This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Well the most public places are, naturally, the high street and parks. Poole. There are plenty of green spaces and all the gardens are kept well in the area. 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. 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.". Cleveland Police in Northern England seized nearly 200 knives and sharp objects in one year. "The longer I spend in the supermarket, I become more convinced that I am the only living person within several miles. Cheshunt. While . Please don't stay away from Tring, it's lovely and deserves a good reputation. Wiltshire is the safest place to live in England and Wales, with the lowest rates of both crime and violent offences. 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. Watford's high street is currently dominated by well-known chains. Borehamwood is well known for being the home of Channel 4's infamous show, Big Brother. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "But I am sad to say that I was more traumatised by the behaviour of the indigenous populace, the sheer bovine stupidity of the residents of this town planning nightmare of a town. What is our opinion: Watford is a vibrant and culturally diverse town with a mix of dining and entertainment experiences. Dear oh dear! Tring is known as one of Hertfordshire's affluent areas where houses, education facilities and the high street attracts potential home buyers. 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. How could anyone think it's bad - it's a lovely village! Stevenage North, one of three policing areas for Stevenage, comes in second for crimes committed in January. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. St Albans, Hertfordshire. 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. What it's actually like: Borehamwood is famous for its Elstree Studios with good commuting links into London, via Charing Cross. There were 41 incidents of criminal damage and arson and 23 vehicle crimes in Stevenage North in January. With an average price of 217,000, its more affordable than the southeast average of 240,000. But according to one local, Tring is the opposite of that and is full of people who love complaining about 'irrelevant' stuff. Property firm CBRE, agrees, having once placed Potters Bar seventh in its list of top 10 places to live for people commuting into London. It's hard to deny that the town centre in Hemel is very concrete-like but we still love it. Something went wrong, please try again later. I hear you say. What the residents said : "More like Welwyn Garden S*****. Despite a lack of negative comments on the website, it seems that these two towns were wrongly placed on the list. 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. What the residents said: "Modern Hatfield came into creation during the slum clearances at the end of the war. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Sign up here and let us know in the comments below. Every one of them is dressed head to toe in clothing from Sports Direct. Its like Vicki Pollard in real life". What it's actually like: Welwyn Garden City was the second garden city founded in England. Violence and sexual offences (76) and antisocial behaviour (80) take the top two most committed crimes in Letchworth and Baldock in January. "There are grubby takeaways, betting shops and the occasional pawnbroker. Next we have a really recent Watford review which apparently is the town of the "living dead" as they titled their review. With small towns, garden cities and cosy villages, Herts is often referred to as the 'countryside' bursting with natural beauty and tranquillity. What is our opinion: The town itself seems to have a good town vibrancy. 3. Tring is a historic market town in west Hertfordshire. What the residents said: "Hemel Hempstead is not a **** hole itself , its mainly the people that have made it **** hole. Hertfordshire police statistics reveal the most dangerous 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. "To go into the centre of Kings Langley on both days is unacceptable because one is having lunch with Fiona and Jules.". 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.". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "Both are long gone, replaced by grubby takeaways, betting shops and the occasional pawnbroker.". 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. It has a twinned town in France. Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden is a film studio dedicated to the Harry Potter wizarding world. "The longer I spend in the supermarket, I become more convinced that I am the only living person within several miles. Whether it be that it's too posh, too chavvy or even that the people aren't nice - there will always be one who has something to say. Fareham, South East 3. 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 all know that Hertfordshire is one of the best counties in England, both for its outstanding natural beauty and its close links to London. 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 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. There is also a tube station which can take you to Baker Street or Aldgate. Some of you may have been to these places already and know that the claims have been exaggerated, and that our towns and villages have plenty more to offer than what these reviews would lead you to believe. South Oxhey, I am scared to go and get a take away. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Stevenage North includes the old town, St Nicholas, and the area around Lister Hospital. 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. 'What about The Galleria?' It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply click here OR here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. There were also 37 incidents of criminal damage and arson and 24 public order offences committed in January 2017 along with 16 drug offences. What's more, they definitely do not go off here all year round. READ MORE: The primary, junior and middle schools rated 'good' by Ofsted. "Its a grey, depressing, ugly, negative place that the local authorities have given up on decades ago.". As always you can unsubscribe at any time. It certainly looks nice [], Read More from Bishops Stortford The Planners Dream Goes Wrong, Emerging just centimetres from the cancerous smog of junction 17 on the M25, sits an old council estate going by the mind-bendingly imaginative name of Mill End. 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. This statement came from another reviewer who used far too 'colourful' words to be published, apart from that one sentence. I went to school, worked and got around the town on a daily basis and got to learn the lay of the land and how it changed from an early age. Tring is a historic market town in west Hertfordshire. Per 1,000 they have just 58.1 crimes a year - 24.1 of which are violent. Some of the developments are impressive. 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. "Im told, by parents, keep to the public places. "Stevenage is a town where you generally just keep your head down as when you walk about, eye contact is not encouraged.". Bolton. Satirical website iLiveHere has amassed quite the reputation for housing some of the most savage reviews of the 'worst places to live' in the UK, and we're gobsmacked to see so many Hertfordshire locations on the list. "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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. Those living in Wales, North Yorkshire and Gloucestershire are least likely to be a victim of crime. "A small, yet tasteful memorial garden was established nearby as a tribute to those who lost their lives in the crash it took just one week before this garden was used as a public urinal by the local kids, and only another four weeks until it had become something closely resembling a landfill site.". But the Gallaria isnt really in Hatfield, its a recent addition bolted on to one edge of the town.". 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. 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. like you would always endure in Stevenage.". A lot of people think so. In a desperate bid to help protect members of the public, volunteers in the area have started handing out stab packs to stem the never-ending tide of bloodshed. Or worse, you might never leave.". 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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There are some beautiful places to live, starting from charming villages with rolling fields to towns packed with cool restaurants. There is a market that not many people go to every Thursday, but its good the the tradition keeps going. You may not have known, but Watford was also the biggest printing centre in the world and many advances in printing were made here. As with the rest of the most dangerous areas antisocial behaviour and violence and sexual offences top the crimes committed with 85 and 49 respectively. 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? "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 *****.". Wombourne (1,166) 25. 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. It's not even a word and doesn't make sense and thirdly, if there's one area which doesn't make sense calling it this then it's St Albans. Hertfordshire is the home to many wonderful towns and villages and it even has its own city, which doesn't disappoint. Loggerheads (1,348 in UK) 27. This isn't the way some locals have described the area, however. Ive lived in Letchworth for eight years now and what Ive witnessed over the years is incredible. All opinion articles are for entertainment purposes only and are satire. However one reviewer isn't a fan of what this has done to the town. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. This list gathered some of the most critical comments about seven towns across Hertfordshire. 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. what ever happened to staying in and watching Blue Peter and Byker Grove?". 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. So, here are the 6 best places to live in Hertfordshire. If you want to stay in the know with all the latest news, reviews and features from HertsLive then you can sign up to our daily newsletter email. Large numbers of Londons east end **** were shipped out to the sticks in a horribly misguided anti-social experiment. WebSt Albans is one of the cheapest places to live in Hertfordshire. "Watford truly signifies everything that is deemed wrong with polite society it is **** Central. Close to woodland and countryside, some reasonable pubs, safe town. 31. Please disable your adblocker.We use ads to pay the bills.No tickey-no washy! Coven (1,172) 26. The latest figures from www.police.uk are for the month of January, with 9,114 crimes committed across the county during that period. 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. After a lively discussion with other young adults, St Albans tends to be their favourite. 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. Dear oh dear. People tell me that WGC isnt all that bad but thats not true at least in Stevenage the idiot ***** only shout out stuff at you when youre half way down the road, where as in WGC they throw stones at you or those tiny McDonalds milk cartons.". None of them ever smile. And with such a multicultural community, there is a range of eateries which will cater for all taste buds. Its a town with a lot of history due to it being a roman settlement many years ago. Hart, South East 4. Someone else said: "Every day is the day of the living dead in Watford. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. None of them ever smile. What the residents said: "A symptom of our times. There were a total of 707 street level crime incidents in Watford in August 2022. St Albans Harpenden Bishops Stortford Watford Berkhamsted Hitchin Ready to Start Living in Hertfordshire? What is our opinion: Welwyn Garden City was the second garden city founded in England. This picturesque new town is a delight for lovers of grubby concrete and puddles of vomit.". It is in the borough of Dacorum and is a perfect mix for locals wanting a great high street, town centre and also countryside to escape for long walks and picturesque views. Per 1,000 they have just 58.1 crimes a year - 24.1 of which are violent. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Here are some of the harshest reviews left on the website about our favourite Herts places and why we strongly disagree with them. The Cathedral, multi-million pound houses and more are just some of the examples which slap this review down. Read More from Tring: So what has changed? WebWorst? Read More from Sleezy old Letchworth. Exeter Chiefs line up Harry Williams replacementfrom Premiership rivals, Rob Baxter set to raid rival Premiership club for 21 stone tighthead prop, Locked up in February: 13 Devon criminals taken off our streets, DevonLive looks at the criminals jailed at Exeter Crown Court in February 2023. We think the person who wrote this should mind their own business. 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But we've gone to WGC many times and have never experienced such things - similarly to 99 per cent of the residents. Staffordshire places to live ranked best to worst. 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. It's often the norm for British people to criticise the areas they live in. The opinions are pretty damning, but we know there's a different side to the town, 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. 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The Facebook group is also a place where people can socialise, meet virtually and communicate with things most people in the town need to see. "In WGC they throw stones at you or those tiny McDonald's milk cartons. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. What it's actually like: There's a wealth of sports stars who have come from the town, including Lewis Hamilton, Ian Poulter, and Ashley Young. It also has good commuting links to Cambridge and London both via train and car. 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. You can book an exclusive Harry Potter tour and see Harry's childhood home, 4 Privet Drive. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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). "To many of the locals, Kings Langley is the damn traffic jam that stops me getting on the M1 or the M25.". Apparently you've got to avoid certain areas in Welwyn Garden City (WGC) otherwise kids will "throw stones at you". The high street is filled with many great shops which means you don't have to travel miles just to buy a pair of socks, and then there's the stunning Old Town. But in case you haven't, here's what they're actually like: What the residents said: "Sleazy old Letchworth. 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 [], Read More from Kings Langley: A Hertfordshire village of very little, I grew up near Watford, but as soon as I was old enough, I left to never return. Probably Borehamwood and Watford areas. They said: "The squid like tentacles of the Big Brother studio have caught Borehamwoods main thoroughfare and have dragged it towards their murky cultural abyss. Here's what some people have said - but we don't agree at all. There is a high 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 We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 1. There is also a multiplex called Anchor Street Entertainment which includes a cinema, health club, bowling alley and various restaurants. "Occasionally you hear one of them emit a strange noise, in an unknown language as they shuffle along.". Croxley Green is a fabulous place with lovely open green spaces and with Watford and Rickmansworth close by. Dear oh dear! 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