It is contiguous with one other settlement, which is larger and has two schools, Marshalswick to the west and south-west and otherwise adjoins fields and farms.

The area was converted from cultivated fields into a residential estate in the 1970s, and as such many of the properties are more modern than in the city centre.

Local amenities include a pub, small shops and a community centre.

Members of the Jersey Farm Residents Association are also provided with a quarterly newsletter, detailing community news and events.

"Jack" or John was another tramp who had the same white coat and spent most of the time drunk between St Albans and Borehamwood.