As always you can unsubscribe at any time. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. This reviewer said: "This pit of Southern England boasts only the most tenuous of links with London, in so far as it is on the London Underground network, even if it be the penultimate stop on the Metropolitan Line. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Cleveland Police in Northern England seized nearly 200 knives and sharp objects in one year. The review reads: "Well what can i say apart from this lovely Hertfordshire town has turned into a east london ghetto!! Property firm CBRE, agrees, having once placed Potters Bar seventh in its list of top 10 places to live for people commuting into London. While ranking them by the number of crimes committed in January there is also data on what crimes were being committed in the area. I hear you say. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "Due to Covid 19 pandemic, I have been doing shopping for my parents who live in South Herts. 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. Boasting an array of popular market towns, such as Bishops Stortford and Hert 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). As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The Yarn Bombers do a fantastic job in bringing cheer to the town and those who do have their concerns about developments have the right to think what they want. What the residents said: "Modern Hatfield came into creation during the slum clearances at the end of the war. Cheshunt. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Not wishing to chance a violent death at the hands of the locals, I leave quickly.". The novelty quickly wore off. There were also 15 incidents of possession of weapons, which includes knifes and guns. Please don't stay away from Tring, it's lovely and deserves a good reputation. What's wrong with Croxley Green though? Read More from Sleezy old Letchworth. A look at the River Bulbourne through Berkhamsted. "The longer I spend in the supermarket, I become more convinced that I am the only living person within several miles. It took [], Read More from Hoddesdon: It used to be alright, A lot of locals still cling to the idea that Kings Langley is still a village. The city is beautiful and is far from this. And Watford, described as "scraping the proverbial barrel of Herts", is no different. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 28. However one reviewer isn't a fan of what this has done to the town. There's always something someone has to say, 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. There is a high 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. Unfortunately for me, my parents chose to school me in Berko. But the Gallaria isnt really in Hatfield, its a recent addition bolted on to one edge of the town.". The person wrote: "Many people will be familiar with the name from the tragic train crash that happened here, an event that I myself witnessed. Well if it is, its a damned big village. Now, I know some of you might be thinking 'yes, this is exactly how I remember it' or 'I'm never going to step foot in this place again'. 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. 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. Well if it is, its a damned big village. 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. Many notable people have lived in the area including England footballer Dele Alli, Simon Cowell, who was raised in Elstree, and Gino D'Acampo. Hatfield is a hole. Yes every area has something that people will never like, but this review is nonsense and offensive to the people who enjoy doing whatever they are allowed to - as long as it doesn't effect anyone else. Those living in Wales, North Yorkshire and Gloucestershire are least likely to be a victim of crime. There were a total of 707 street level crime incidents in Watford in August 2022. For more stories from where you live, visit InYourArea. It's hard to deny that the town centre in Hemel is very concrete-like but we still love it. 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. In one of the boutique shops on the High Street (between a Costa and a charity shop), they sell mugs that say Im terribly posh, Im from Harpenden. Dear oh dear! Thus, it is a popular commuter town for many people who work in London or want to be close enough to London without actually being in London. "Tring is now largely run by an self elected, over opinionated closed group FB page called Everything Tring, poorly parked cars, dog poo and fireworks are debated on here with everyone putting in their opinions, whether you are interested or not. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Harpenden the smuggest town in the smuggest county, Kings Langley: A Hertfordshire village of very little, Watford Every day is the day of the living dead, Bishops Stortford The Planners Dream Goes Wrong, Mill End: inches from the cancerous smog of junction 17 on the M25, Stevenage is a town where you keep your head down when walking, Baldock: better than the surrounding areas but still not the best, Barry is full of gobby, free loading, "i'm hard" arseholes, Luton - not as bad as it was, but still dicey, Northampton: dangerous at night, unpleasant during the day, Leicester: feel threatened by the sheer amount of 'Roadmen', Bermondsey: full of dangerous, inbred, Sarf London sh*tbags, Carlin How: it's now like walking through Beirut, Yeovil, Chavtopia ten years later- the final chavter. Per 1,000 they have just 58.1 crimes a year - 24.1 of which are violent. East Herts also recorded ten bicycle thefts alone in January. "Watford truly signifies everything that is deemed wrong with polite society it is **** Central. 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. The incident led The Keys to install an airport-style security gate to scan all customers entering the premises. What the residents said: "I am scared to walk down to get a take away, because of the amount of youngsters that sit out side it impersonating whoever they want, if anyone dares stand up to the youths they reply, come round the corner where there are no cameras and youll get cut up. The crime committed the most were violence and sexual offences of which there were 92 although this was closely followed by antisocial behaviour with 86. "Looking for a relaxing break somewhere other than the shopping centre? Poole. People have had their say, but we don't agree, 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. The largest park is Cassiobury Park, which has won an award and is ranked in the top ten parks in the whole country. This picturesque new town is a delight for lovers of grubby concrete and puddles of vomit.". WebTop 10 Worst Crime Areas in Herefordshire Hereford (384 crimes in Nov 2022) See Details Bartonsham, Hereford (378 crimes in Dec 2022) See Details Blackmarstone, Hereford Cassiobury Park is the largest park and public, open green space in Watford, Hertfordshire. Watford's high street is currently dominated by well-known chains. You will find with the people here they are absolutely nuts, popping out babies at a young age, not knowing who the father is and smoking weed. There were a total of 707 street level crime incidents in Watford in August 2022. It nestles, like an infected yellow head, on the boarder of South West Herts and South Bucks, and breeds toothless simpletons, social disease and gonorrhoea like a scene [], Read More from Mill End: inches from the cancerous smog of junction 17 on the M25, Once upon a time, a celebrity was someone who has become famous for being exceptional at something, be it music, sport or film. Well it may be wrong but they've written in a very elegant way - it's almost deceiving. 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. Dear oh dear. Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden is a film studio dedicated to the Harry Potter wizarding world. It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply click here OR here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. Alex Winter; Published: 11:09, 5 Jan 2022; Updated: 14:11, 7 Jan 2022; Also, the percentage of people who have obtained a Level 2 qualification in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, is high when compared to the rest of England. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The shopping centre is very close to the station and its architecture is quite different to the average shopping complex. "To many of the locals, Kings Langley is the damn traffic jam that stops me getting on the M1 or the M25.". Walking around some neighbourhoods was really eye-catching. Let us know in the comment section. Dear oh dear! READ MORE: The primary, junior and middle schools rated 'good' by Ofsted. I lived in Stevenage for just over 30 years. What is our opinion: Watford is a vibrant and culturally diverse town with a mix of dining and entertainment experiences. from Sleezy old Letchworth. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "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. "Its a grey, depressing, ugly, negative place that the local authorities have given up on decades ago.". Opinion: Should I sell my home before house prices crash? Wiltshire is the safest place to live in England and Wales, with the lowest rates of both crime and violent offences. And with such a multicultural community, there is a range of eateries which will cater for all taste buds. You will leave with a combination of emotional and physical scarring. 3. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Something went wrong, please try again later. Leicester: not recommended as a holiday destination, I lived here, North Devon: the second home ghost-coast nightmare, Cardiff: Shell suit, no job and dinner plate earrings required. 33. Here are the top 50 places in the UK with the best quality of life, according to Halifax: 1. Lewis Hamilton is thought to be the richest son of Stevenage, worth 224m which also makes him the richest British sports person of all time. This is untrue and we'd guess the person who wrote this was joking. 31. Tring is known as one of Hertfordshire's affluent areas where houses, education facilities and the high street attracts potential home buyers. In January a police operation found items which were suspected to be stolen and charged a man in connection with the three burglaries. Stevenage is also home to Knebworth House as well as a variety of stunning natural parks, making it one of the most attractive areas in the county. Stevenage North includes the old town, St Nicholas, and the area around Lister Hospital. "There are grubby takeaways, betting shops and the occasional pawnbroker. "Stevenage is a town where you generally just keep your head down as when you walk about, eye contact is not encouraged.". Wiltshire is the safest place to live in England and Wales, with the lowest rates of both crime and violent offences. Pictures of weapons seized in 2017 show an assortment of elongated Samurai swords. The '11 worst places to live in Hertfordshire' according to sava The reviewer goes on to say that there are many 'undesirables' who live in the village which certainly isn't the case. What it's actually like: Welwyn Garden City was the second garden city founded in England. "Both are long gone, replaced by grubby takeaways, betting shops and the occasional pawnbroker.". Numbers are horrifying, but what the people say. Geographically it is the largest of all of the policing areas covered but it also has several major population centres such as Hertford and Ware as well as smaller towns and villages like Buntingford, Watton-at-Stone, Stanstead St Margarets, Widford and Furneux Pelham. Watford lower high street with all shops shut during the first lockdown. 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. 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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. Each day we'll be sending you a selection of our top stories from across our county, as well as breaking news so you can be the first to know. So, here are the 6 best places to live in Hertfordshire. 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. Herts park in town among England's 'top 50 worst to live' set for 1m transformation Herts council's 104m scheme to improve A120 and A602 needs more This isn't the way some locals have described the area, however. Torquay have lost three games on the trot now and are deeply embroiled in a relegation battle and looks like it could go down to the wire. I'm sorry but this again is just utter nonsense. A very lengthy and brutal review claims that you've got to keep your head down when you're out walking in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Something went wrong, please try again later. Some of the developments are impressive. Something went wrong, please try again later. The shopping centre is very close to the station and its architecture is quite different to the average shopping complex. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "To go into the centre of Kings Langley on both days is unacceptable because one is having lunch with Fiona and Jules.". 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? 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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.". what ever happened to staying in and watching Blue Peter and Byker Grove?". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "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. Please disable your adblocker.We use ads to pay the bills.No tickey-no washy! 60's house but in a really nice, quiet road St Albans - the best bit is again the character properties close to the station. An analysis of crime statistics from last year has shown where the most dangerous places to live are in Hertfordshire. A resident said: "Growing up in St. Nicholas, the Oval was a dont go area, the oval mob were always violent and you would hear of the other gangs around the town e.g. Fareham, South East 3. You can book an exclusive Harry Potter tour and see Harry's childhood home, 4 Privet Drive. It has a twinned town in France. What the residents said: "Every day is the day of the living dead in Watford. WebWorst? During lunchtime, the town is full and busy. Berko has several private schools and a few normal schools the Collegiate, Egerton Rothsay, Ashlyns, Thomas Coram, Bogwater etc. What it's actually like: This historic market town of Bishop's Stortford is on the county boundary with Essex, and is in close proximity to Liverpool Street station by train. Transport links to London are very convenient. I checked your top 10 first, and then had a quick browse through recent archives. We think the person who wrote this should mind their own business. What the residents said: "A symptom of our times. There are some beautiful places to live, starting from charming villages with rolling fields to towns packed with cool restaurants. 32. Another person who moved to Hemel from Dunstable said: "After living in Dunstable for the first 11 years of my life, and going to primary school in Luton, I didnt think it could get much worse. Lewis Hamilton is thought to be the richest son of Stevenage, worth 224m which also makes him the richest British sports person of all time. Wiltshire is the safest place to live in England and Wales, with the lowest rates of both crime and violent offences. Of the criminal damage crimes, 19 were committed in one night by Hertford teenager Anna Irvine who smashed 22,000 worth of shop windows in the town centre. Why Watford is the worst place to live in Hertfordshire The voting for ilivehere.co.uk's annual 'Worst Place To Live In England' list is approaching its 20. There were also 37 incidents of criminal damage and arson and 24 public order offences committed in January 2017 along with 16 drug offences. Hertfordshire is the home to many wonderful towns and villages and it even has its own city, which doesn't disappoint. 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. Moving southwest and the living conditions become far safer, with Cornwall, Devon, Surrey and Hertfordshire all among the least dangerous places to live, Get the pick of the week's best stories and fascinating features direct to your inbox every Saturday and Sunday morning in our exclusive Weekender newsletter. Things are starting to hot up now and some truly dreadful places making a showing such as Wolverhamton and that bit of the garden of England where all the cat t*rds are, Chatham. A [], Read More from Baldock: better than the surrounding areas but still not the best, Sleezy old Letchworth. None of them ever smile. The area of Cleveland, in Yorkshire, made up of Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees and Middlesbrough in the northeast, recorded the worst crime figures for anywhere in the Bolton. Also, Welwyn is indeed boring in the good parts and HIGH crime in the Here are some of the harshest reviews left on the website about our favourite Herts places and why we strongly disagree with them. 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. For the latest events in your area, enter your postcode below: The town's nightlife is also widely renowned, with many clubs and bars proving popular with people outside of the county, especially those coming in from north London. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Despite a lack of negative comments on the website, it seems that these two towns were wrongly placed on the list. Then they opened up a halfway house for teenagers and it just got worse. 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How could anyone think it's bad - it's a lovely village! We all know that Hertfordshire is one of the best counties in England, both for its outstanding natural beauty and its close links to London. 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. I was pretty surprised that my chavinated town, St. Albans, was not included. The town was also busy with people enjoying the sunshine. What the residents said: "I used to visit Welwyn Garden City (or should that be Welwyn Garden Sh*ty) all the time, when I lived in Stevenage. One of the articles reads: "The infamous sign denoting ones fateful arrival on the boundary of Watford should read something like 'Wotfud *** off!'. But this is what the website iLiveHere.co.uk is for - it allows people to give an 'honest' opinion of the area they live in and there have been some savage reviews about areas we call home. The main centre is buzzing with people and has great energy and excitement. "If a teenager girl under 14 ain't got a pram and 2 kids then she ain't cool. "Occasionally you hear one of them emit a strange noise, in an unknown language as they shuffle along.". Breaking News. 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. Or worse, you might never leave.". "The longer I spend in the supermarket, I become more convinced that I am the only living person within several miles. None of them ever smile. "Morals and values arent something that the people of Letchworth are aware of, its all about 'how can I make easy money so I can go drown it on Alcohol and Weed'.". Stevenage town centre has been clearly marked out for social distancing, Watford high street was almost deserted in March, The Howard Centre in Welwyn Garden City has a range of chain shops inside, Borehamwood is home to Elstree Film Studios. If you're looking for quaint boutique and independent shops then you have to walk up to the Old Town and meet the people up there who are nothing short of lovely. While Ilkley is the overall winner, Sunday Times also produced a regional breakdown of the best places to live. We know Watford as a diverse area within close proximity of London, buzzing with pubs, bars and restaurants. Here's what some people have said - but we don't agree at all. The little-known Herts shopping village that started as a farm store, Herts lorry driver pleads guilty to death by careless driving after killing cyclist, Herts girl, 13, to represent UK at Junior Eurovision, Flood alerts issued across Herts as heavy rain batters county. 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