St Albans is the overachiever of commuter towns. It’s got a Roman amphitheater that’s older than your gran’s teapot. And you can be in London St Pancras in 20 minutes. That’s faster than some London buses.
Quirky fact: The local pub, The Boot, has been serving ale since 1560. Your commute is shorter than the time it took to invent the bicycle. Also, the market on Saturdays sells antique books and pork pies that locals argue about like football scores.