like you would always endure in Stevenage.". I think many of Hatfield's residents would argue there's a fair bit you can do around the town to keep you busy, and we're very fortunate to have The Galleria really. One of Yarn Clans redeeming features though is the capacity to forget.". Well if it is, its a damned big village. The '11 worst places to live in Hertfordshire' according to sava There are some buildings in Hatfield that would require renovation. 'What about The Galleria?' 20. So, here are the 6 best places to live in Hertfordshire. Read More from Tring: So what has changed? The largest park is Cassiobury Park, which has won an award and is ranked in the top ten parks in the whole country. Top 50 worst places to live in England ranked in controversial poll see if your town makes the list. South Oxhey, I am scared to go and get a take away. 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We know Watford as a diverse area within close proximity of London, buzzing with pubs, bars and restaurants. But many Herts towns have featured on ILiveHere, a satirical website where anonymous critics magnify their harsh opinions on what they believe to be the worst places to live. If you go on Rightmove and find the cathedral on a map and draw a square 2 inches around it you will get the lovely properties along Fishpool Street (appearing in many period dramas). Something went wrong, please try again later. While many expected London and Greater Manchester as the most violent and crime-ridden areas in England and Wales, the northern county of Cleveland - which includes Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees - claimed the top spot. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. White Lion Square seems abandoned and it would look better with more flowers or greenery. "Nestled between the quaint old fashioned villages of Watford and Hemel Hempstead, Kings Langley to many people that dont live here, is the traffic jam between the M25 and the M1. The level of impoliteness is measurable in the form of the verbal and/or physical abuse you are certain to receive, as well as the mental torture incurred from being in close proximity to these **** parasitic organisms commonly known as Watfordites. Letchworth was one town in Hertfordshire that saw a murder charge being brought. Some would argue such a class system doesn't even exist anymore so this review go can straight in the bin. Those who live in these places or at least have visited them, know that the claims have been exaggerated and that Herts towns have more to offer than what these reviews say. One person has written an incredibly detailed review of Potters Bar and described it as a "hole of despair". As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The town does have some issues with shops, especially a lack of independent ones, but we're still a big fan of the town. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. After all, we know we live in one of the UK's best counties and we've got plenty of proof. There were also 15 incidents of possession of weapons, which includes knifes and guns. London does not even manage to secure a place in the top 10 most dangerous places to live in England, coming in 11th with 96 victim-based crimes per 1,000 people. There were also 25 criminal damage and arson offences and 18 offences where there was a possession of a weapon. Dear oh dear. Cheshunt is a town in Hertfordshire, England, and it is around 14 miles north of London. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Weapons that have been confiscated of late included machetes, 10-inch Rambo knives and canisters of CS gas - a powerful type of tear gas used to control riots. Its like vicki pollard in real life. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Oakmere Park in Potters Bar is enjoyed by many all year round, The centre of Welwyn Garden City is full of green space, Watford - "Every day is the day of the living dead". "Occasionally you hear one of them emit a strange noise, in an unknown language as they shuffle along.". What the residents said: "This lovely Hertfordshire town has turned into a East London ghetto! What the residents said: "Modern Hatfield came into creation during the slum clearances at the end of the war. Per 1,000 they have just 58.1 crimes a year - They go on to say there is actually a criteria to living in Kings Langley, however. And although Dunstable town centre leaves a lot to be desired, i never got in any bother there, nor on my many trips to the Galxy in Luton, even though i was mocked at J.F.K for coming from the ********.". READ MORE: The primary, junior and middle schools rated 'good' by Ofsted. There is also a tube station which can take you to Baker Street or Aldgate. "Both are long gone, replaced by grubby takeaways, betting shops and the occasional pawnbroker.". But it doesn't surprise any of us when we hear that someone has something bad to say about one of the areas in our county. Thanks to its picturesque setting, village atmosphere, proximity to Wiltshire is the safest place to live in England and Wales, with the lowest rates of both crime and violent offences. Described as a quintessential Hertfordshire village, Brookmans Park is an idyllic place to live. This has meant trips to a large supermarket in Watford. The latest figures from www.police.uk are for the month of January, with 9,114 crimes committed across the county during that period. The most notable incident in Cleveland from last year occurred in May, when a 26-year-old man suffered serious injuries outside The Keys in Yarm, near Stockton on Tees. I'm sorry but this again is just utter nonsense. Cassiobury Park is the largest park and public, open green space in Watford, Hertfordshire. 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This next local reviewer said about Hertford: "The air is fetid with the haughty stench of smug self righteousness that can only be attained when the town's poorest are segregated into a desperate estate awash with all manner of opiates, fatty foods and feral children.". The closer you get to London the crazier it gets. The most dangerous policing areas were: This may come as a surprise that East Herts Rural policing area has the highest number of crimes. Here are some of the harshest reviews left on the website about our favourite Herts places and why we strongly disagree with them. It's often the norm for British people to criticise the areas they live in. With small towns, garden cities and cosy villages, Herts is often referred to as the 'countryside' bursting with natural beauty and tranquillity. The things they do are wild, you see them all go into shops in a pack and just fill their pockets, as if they were on there own.". Like Tring, Berkhamsted is also in the borough of Dacorum and is one of Hertfordshire's nicest areas with fancy houses, nice cars and even better residents. from Harpenden the smuggest town in the smuggest county, from Kings Langley: A Hertfordshire village of very little, from Watford Every day is the day of the living dead, from Bishops Stortford The Planners Dream Goes Wrong, from Mill End: inches from the cancerous smog of junction 17 on the M25, from Borehamwood A symptom of our times, from Stevenage is a town where you keep your head down when walking, from Baldock: better than the surrounding areas but still not the best. People in Hatfield are friendly and welcoming. Some of the developments are impressive. Also, the percentage of people who have obtained a Level 2 qualification in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, is high when compared to the rest of England. Northern England has been named as the most dangerous place to live in the UK, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). People around town are friendly and welcoming and, on the bustling streets, there were many people walking to and from other local places in Welwyn. Other crimes committed with significant numbers include vehicle crime (69), Criminal damage and arson (87) and shoplifting (49). Also, Welwyn is indeed boring in the good parts and HIGH crime in the Property firm CBRE, agrees, having once placed Potters Bar seventh in its list of top 10 places to live for people commuting into London. Growing up in St. Nicholas, the Oval was a dont go area, the oval mob [], Read More from Stevenage is a town where you keep your head down when walking, Where do i start with Baldock? A controversial list has been released of the 'worst places to live in England', with a town in the south-east of the country taking out the top - or bottom - spot. I could not of been more wrong. The review reads: "Well what can i say apart from this lovely Hertfordshire town has turned into a east london ghetto!! Watford. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Something went wrong, please try again later. There were a total of 707 street level crime incidents in Watford in August 2022. (Image: Watford Borough Council/Simon Jacobs), Hemel Hempstead saw 366 property sales over 1 million in the last 12 months. How could anyone think it's bad - it's a lovely village! Moving southwest and the living conditions become far safer, with Cornwall, Devon, Surrey and Hertfordshire all among the least dangerous places to live, reports Express.co.uk. None of them ever smile. It finishes by saying: "Whenever Im heading on the Eastbound on the M25 and I catch a glimpse of Potters Bar from the safe vantage point of my car I find myself still wincing in pain at the unhappy memories I have of this God-forsaken place.". Per 1,000 they have just 58.1 crimes a year - 24.1 of which are violent. The town centre was recently redeveloped to make way for a new town centre with city-type apartments and penthouses on the riverside. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "Before Big Brother, you could browse music at Woolworths before strolling across the road to a charming independent bookshop. The Cathedral, multi-million pound houses and more are just some of the examples which slap this review down. Watford lower high street with all shops shut during the first lockdown. Antisocial behaviour tops the lists of crimes committed in the area with 165 of the 634, however there were also 108 violent and sexual offences committed. It read: "I found this site whilst surfing the web. Then there's Hatfield House that brings famous actors to the area and is generally a nice place to go all year around. 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What is our opinion: The town itself seems to have a good town vibrancy. When the town comes in to view from the [], Read More from Watford Every day is the day of the living dead, Ive lived in Bishops Stortford for the past seven years and the best words I can think of to describe the experience are more frustrating than a spoon with a hole in it. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. We're lucky to say we have towns like Tring, Harpenden, Bishop's Stortford and even the city of St Albans so it does confuse us when we hear such bad reviews of the area. The reviewer wrote: "I grew up near Watford, but as soon as I was old enough, I left to never return. "All the little rude boys walking like they have been shot in the leg and the mouthy little tarts walking down the town with half a bottle of vodka and coke! It has plenty of natural green open spaces with Broadway Gardens, which features a spectacular water fountain, being a popular spot for both locals and tourists. Is Luton the worst place to live in England? For the latest news in your area, enter your postcode below: The review carries on but the words are far too 'colourful' for us to repeat. According to the website 'ilivehere.co.uk', both Cheshunt and Hatfield are currently on the list and in the running for being named the worst place to live for this year. It goes on to say: "Avoid this place like the plague. Fareham, South East 3. Next we have a really recent Watford review which apparently is the town of the "living dead" as they titled their review. Bishop's Stortford is another one of Hertfordshire's fantastic towns. Abingdon. "The second impression you get is that the grey pallor of the concrete matches the skin tone of the locals. "I remember moving to a country village and was just so nice to have kids their greet you with pleasantries instead of foul language/threats when you wouldnt give them money or a cigarette etc. Something went wrong, please try again later. What the residents said: "Hemel Hempstead is not a **** hole itself , its mainly the people that have made it **** hole. We hope this false review doesn't turn people away from the town. The victim survived the assault, which saw three people arrested and one man facing court accused of wounding. I lived in Stevenage for just over 30 years. Hart, South East 4. And with such a multicultural community, there is a range of eateries which will cater for all taste buds. The fastest train to London St Pancras takes 20 minutes, the The campus of the University of Hertfordshire is new and stands out in comparison to other parts of the town. "The new town was a world apart from the oldy-worldy cobbled streets, traditional pubs and old English buildings of just 100m behind me. "A characteristic which alone automatically pigeon holes this place as the faceless suburbia and prime industrial scale manufacturing site that it is.". What is our opinion: "There are many towns worth exploring around our beautiful county, big and small, which are full of diversity and their own communities. "By far Trings darkest and more sinister underbelly are the militant Yarn Bombers when theyre not decorating the town with cute and creative knitted creations they are in running battles with the Town Council, County Council and other Twonky Wonk groups including Friends of Tring Memorial Garden. There is a high Well the most public places are, naturally, the high street and parks. "The longer I spend in the supermarket, I become more convinced that I am the only living person within several miles. Some, it would seem, aren't quite as fond of our towns and villages. There were a total of 459 street level crime incidents in Pin Green and 437 crimes in Bedwell in August 2022. Wiltshire is the safest place to live in England and Wales, with the lowest rates of both crime and violent offences. Appearing at the top of the list with a huge 18.54 per cent chance of being crowned the worst place to live is Peterborough followed by Liverpool and Henley-On Sign up to our daily email newsletter for all the latest news from across the country as well as breaking news delivered direct to your inbox. Something went wrong, please try again later. A typical day in Berko means getting jumped at least 3 times, getting shattered glass sprayed at you from underage ***** and ********* who are drinking on the street next to the Sports Centre and finally, when you thought it was all over, you get jumped again. A [], Read More from Baldock: better than the surrounding areas but still not the best, Sleezy old Letchworth. The reviewer goes on to say that there are many 'undesirables' who live in the village which certainly isn't the case. Breaking News. The voting for ilivehere.co.uk's annual 'Worst Place To Live In England' list is approaching its We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. What is our opinion: Watford is a vibrant and culturally diverse town with a mix of dining and entertainment experiences. You will leave with a combination of emotional and physical scarring. In January there were a series of incidents in Stevenage, as well as nearby Hitchin, of a man exposing himself to passersby after driving up to them and asking for directions. Its like Vicki Pollard in real life". Kick it about a bit, remove all the leisure amenities, close the schools, shut down the local industry heres one we made earlier!". While Ilkley is the overall winner, Sunday Times also produced a regional breakdown of the best places to live. 31. London does not even manage to secure a place in the top 10 most dangerous places to live in England, coming in 11th with 96 victim-based crimes per 1,000 people. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The latest data from Cleveland Police force, which is one of the UKs smallest forces, reported that they collected nearly 200 knives and sharp objects in one year. Head into town on a Friday night and find yourself staring at groups of the local teenagers who believe theyre high end drug dealers carrying knives down the front of their trousers. Staffordshire places to live ranked best to worst. It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply click here OR here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. What's more, they definitely do not go off here all year round. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. That is, if youre the sort of person that gains immense pleasure from sitting in a barber shop and admiring ones self in the mirror. We believe that all these places deserve more than just a crappy comment, that's why next to anonymous critics, we have shared our views. But many Herts towns have featured on ILiveHere, a satirical website where anonymous critics magnify their harsh opinions on what they believe to be the worst places to live. Alex Winter; Published: 11:09, 5 Jan 2022; Updated: 14:11, 7 Jan 2022; Cleveland is now being labelled the "crime capital of England, and is troubled by the highest rate of sexual offences - its deviancy figures were more than double that of neighbouring county North Yorkshire. "The crappy little shopping mall near the train station is a great place to walk past at night, if you like to be bothered by a load of bored drunken p***** off *****.". While ranking them by the number of crimes committed in January there is also data on what crimes were being committed in the area. Every one of them is dressed head to toe in clothing from Sports Direct. Loggerheads (1,348 in UK) 27. Kings Langley - "A Hertfordshire village of very little" This reviewer claims that while Kings The largest category was Violent Crime, followed by Anti Social Behaviour. Cheshunt. After a lively discussion with other young adults, St Albans tends to be their favourite. All of the top five areas for crime are in the north of England, and all come in well above the national average of 92.6 crimes. Hertfordshire is becoming more and more popular with city-dwellers looking for a slice of the quiet life in their droves. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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