The closer you get to London the crazier it gets. Read More from Sleezy old Letchworth. "If you want teenage pregnancy, screeching ********* and keved up cars go to Berko or a neighbouring town such as Chesham, Hemel or Tring.". A very lengthy and brutal review claims that you've got to keep your head down when you're out walking in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Boasting an array of popular market towns, such as Bishops Stortford and Hert It's often the norm for British people to criticise the areas they live in. This has meant trips to a large supermarket in Watford. There were a total of 707 street level crime incidents in Watford in August 2022. 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. Cheshunt. After all, we know we live in one of the UK's best counties and we've got plenty of proof. The last two places mentioned on the ILiveHere list are St Albans and Highfield, Dacorum. 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. My parents decided the best place for me was J.F.K in Hemel Hempstead a.k.a emel emstead. Tring is possibly one of Hertfordshire's nicest towns but one resident isn't too happy about the 'constant' fireworks. 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. We think the person who wrote this should mind their own business. "Both are long gone, replaced by grubby takeaways, betting shops and the occasional pawnbroker.". Wiltshire is the safest place to live in England and Wales, with the lowest rates of both crime and violent offences. Is Luton the worst place to live in England? 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.". 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What are your opinions about these towns? 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. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Close to woodland and countryside, some reasonable pubs, safe town. Man I hate this place.". 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. Wolverhamton. from Sleezy old Letchworth. 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. But clearly not every resident feels the same, certainly not some of the Watfordians who have had their say on their own home town. There is also a tube station which can take you to Baker Street or Aldgate. 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. The victim survived the assault, which saw three people arrested and one man facing court accused of wounding. READ MORE: The primary, junior and middle schools rated 'good' by Ofsted. Also, the percentage of people who have obtained a Level 2 qualification in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, is high when compared to the rest of England. "***** are swinging from the lamp posts in that town. But it's also the home of many famous films and sets thanks to Elstree Studios. WebWorst? 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. 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 Well if it is, its a damned big village. However one reviewer isn't a fan of what this has done to the town. 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. I was pretty surprised that my chavinated town, St. Albans, was not included. It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply click here OR here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. East Hertfordshire, East of England 2. 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. 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. 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. It has been handed a Green Flag award, rated in the People's Choice vote. Next we have a really recent Watford review which apparently is the town of the "living dead" as they titled their review. Some, it would seem, aren't quite as fond of our towns and villages. The grey pallor of the concrete matches the skin tone of the locals. It was disgusting when it was built and its got worse every day since.". 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. 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. 31. Only in North Watford, police have dealt with a total of 457 street level crime incidents. One person has written an incredibly detailed review of Potters Bar and described it as a "hole of despair". 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. This picturesque new town is a delight for lovers of grubby concrete and puddles of vomit.". "Its a grey, depressing, ugly, negative place that the local authorities have given up on decades ago.". South Oxhey, I am scared to go and get a take away. What the residents said: "Every day is the day of the living dead in Watford. "Then why not take a holiday in scenic Hemel Hempstead? More unusually it has a high number of 'other thefts' which is categorised as including theft by an employee, blackmail and making off without payment. One of the articles reads: "The infamous sign denoting ones fateful arrival on the boundary of Watford should read something like 'Wotfud *** off!'. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Watford. We know Watford as a diverse area within close proximity of London, buzzing with pubs, bars and restaurants. "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! "To go into the centre of Kings Langley on both days is unacceptable because one is having lunch with Fiona and Jules.". The town was also busy with people enjoying the sunshine. 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. Clearly intended to be slightly tongue in cheek but in practice bought by people whose tongues are less in their cheeks and more worming into their own [], Read More from Harpenden the smuggest town in the smuggest county, Hitchin, allegedly one of the happiest places to live in the country. There were also 25 criminal damage and arson offences and 18 offences where there was a possession of a weapon. 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. None of them ever smile. The review reads: "Tring population mostly made up of Twonky Wonks who enjoy nothing more than complaining to the Town Council about paint on pavements/roads and bollards. But London does not even place in the top 10 most dangerous places to live in England, coming in 11th with 96 victim-based crimes per 1,000 people. The voting for ilivehere.co.uk's annual 'Worst Place To Live In England' list is approaching its Featherstone (1,062) Well it may be wrong but they've written in a very elegant way - it's almost deceiving. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. places to live in England, coming in 11th with 96 victim-based crimes per 1,000 people - however, it is the number one worst place for robbery and theft. 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). Ive lived in Letchworth for eight years now and what Ive witnessed over the years is incredible. The old town felt like Hertfordshire, this felt like London. White Lion Square seems abandoned and it would look better with more flowers or greenery. Its like vicki pollard in real life. 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. 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. Tring is a historic market town in west Hertfordshire. There were a total of 707 street level crime incidents in Watford in August 2022. I'm sorry but this again is just utter nonsense. 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. Or worse, you might never leave.". 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. "There are grubby takeaways, betting shops and the occasional pawnbroker. 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". Hertfordshire is becoming more and more popular with city-dwellers looking for a slice of the quiet life in their droves. Cheshunt is a town in Hertfordshire, England, and it is around 14 miles north of London. Let us know in the comment section. Crime is on the up,,the ***** of yesteryear are all but grown up (physically) and have spawned at []. Something went wrong, please try again later. Transport links to London are very convenient. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. It read: "I found this site whilst surfing the web. Per 1,000 they have just 58.1 crimes a year - 24.1 of which are violent. ", Hertfordshire coronavirus: Pictures show Watford town centre streets busier than during first lockdown. As for the town high street itself, its mainly pubs. "Before Big Brother, you could browse music at Woolworths before strolling across the road to a charming independent bookshop. We'll have you know that Watford is very much alive and buzzing with life, thank you. What's more, they definitely do not go off here all year round. I moved away for a few years before returning in 2007 and initially was pleased to be returning to the town of my youth. 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.". Well if it is, its a damned big village. London does not even place in the top 10 most dangerous places to live in England, coming in 11th with 96 victim-based crimes per 1,000 people - however, it is the number one worst place for robbery and theft. 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. 33. While Ilkley is the overall winner, Sunday Times also produced a regional breakdown of the best places to live. The best places to live in the UK in 2022 - full list. 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. Someone else said: "Every day is the day of the living dead in Watford. The incident led The Keys to install an airport-style security gate to scan all customers entering the premises. 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. With small towns, garden cities and cosy villages, Herts is often referred to as the 'countryside' bursting with natural beauty and tranquillity. (Yea Right) All the local asbos ******* down the complex, using Mcdonalds toilets and trying to sneak into the bowling alley bar, thinking if they put there hoods up no one will notice then. They added: "I go to school in berko and what an interesting place to go to school. Other crimes committed with significant numbers include vehicle crime (69), Criminal damage and arson (87) and shoplifting (49). Wombourne (1,166) 25. This is untrue and we'd guess the person who wrote this was joking. This reviewer claims that while Kings Langley has "very little" it is more commonly known as "the traffic jam between the M25 and the M1". What it's actually like: Welwyn Garden City was the second garden city founded in England. "When the town comes in to view from the M1 link road, it becomes apparent that Watford has not demolished the ugly concrete buildings that most towns pulled down in the late 1990s. However, when it comes to outsiders doing the same, we are quick to defend our patches straight away. Crime data has revealed the most dangerous places to live in England and Wales, with one area in Northern England coming out on top. "To many of the locals, Kings Langley is the damn traffic jam that stops me getting on the M1 or the M25.". What the residents said: "Stevenage is a town where you keep your head down when walking. Letchworth was one town in Hertfordshire that saw a murder charge being brought. "The new town was a world apart from the oldy-worldy cobbled streets, traditional pubs and old English buildings of just 100m behind me. The satirical website ILiveHere publishes the opinions of anonymous critics offering up their exaggerated descriptions of particular villages, towns and cities across the country. Hart, South East 4. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Berko has several private schools and a few normal schools the Collegiate, Egerton Rothsay, Ashlyns, Thomas Coram, Bogwater etc. "The longer I spend in the supermarket, I become more convinced that I am the only living person within several miles. Large numbers of Londons east end **** were shipped out to the sticks in a horribly misguided anti-social experiment. 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