Also, the percentage of people who have obtained a Level 2 qualification in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, is high when compared to the rest of England. What the residents said : "More like Welwyn Garden S*****. "In WGC they throw stones at you or those tiny McDonald's milk cartons. It is on the edge of neighbouring county Essex, has great facilities for all and you'd struggle to find anyone in the area who could say a bad word about it. Slating the town's residents and stereotyping is very uncalled for - the town is home to a number of very good schools we'll have this person know! Once again Stevenage appears in the top five, with one more crime in January than sixth placed Hoddesdon. 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. Sign up to the HertsLive newsletter below for the latest news straight to your inbox: 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. Per 1,000 they have just 58.1 crimes a year - 24.1 of which are violent. Both towns had a similar crime rate, St Albans had 389 cases and Highfield 388 street-level crime incidents in August 2022. 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 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. 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. 'Shops cinema, fast food all under one roof'. 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. Its a town with a lot of history due to it being a roman settlement many years ago. 28. Borehamwood is well known for being the home of Channel 4's infamous show, Big Brother. All opinion articles are for entertainment purposes only and are satire. 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. WebAll opinion articles are for entertainment purposes only and are satire. "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. "Before Big Brother, you could browse music at Woolworths before strolling across the road to a charming independent bookshop. I could not of been more wrong. There were 41 incidents of criminal damage and arson and 23 vehicle crimes in Stevenage North in January. 31. 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. The shopping centre is very close to the station and its architecture is quite different to the average shopping complex. Wiltshire is the safest place to live in England and Wales, with the lowest rates of both crime and violent offences. Those living in Wales, North Yorkshire and Gloucestershire are least likely to be a victim of crime. 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EAST Hertfordshire has been crowned as the best place to live in Britain, according to a quality of life survey. This person opened their review with: "Are you a useless, thieving, work shy [person] with as much worth to society as a cancer cell? Opinion: Should I sell my home before house prices crash? 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. While some appear to have been written to simply stir up a reaction, we can't help but take the comments to heart. East Hertfordshire, East of England 2. 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.". The area is known to be safe, but according to one reviewer, keeping your head down is the best and safest option. This has meant trips to a large supermarket in Watford. 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. There were a total of 707 street level crime incidents in Watford in August 2022. 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. Well not a lot really Budgens closed in 2005 and was replaced by M&S, which has demoted the working of Tesco tills to profession of choice for the scary looking oddballs of Tring. They go on to say there is actually a criteria to living in Kings Langley, however. Netflix and Ricky Gervais even loves it there since they keep coming back to film his hit show, After Life. I moved away for a few years before returning in 2007 and initially was pleased to be returning to the town of my youth. South Oxhey, I am scared to go and get a take away. 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. This has meant trips to a large supermarket in Watford. 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 ********.". Man I hate this place.". The town centre was recently redeveloped to make way for a new town centre with city-type apartments and penthouses on the riverside. They added: "I go to school in berko and what an interesting place to go to school. The next most dangerous is Elstree and Borehamwood, and Stevenage Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. 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). Alex Winter; Published: 11:09, 5 Jan 2022; Updated: 14:11, 7 Jan 2022; Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. 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? St Albans Harpenden Bishops Stortford Watford Berkhamsted Hitchin Ready to Start Living in Hertfordshire? 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. 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. Transport links to London are very convenient. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 'What about The Galleria?' "To go into the centre of Kings Langley on both days is unacceptable because one is having lunch with Fiona and Jules.". Areas covered by this policing area include the Jackmans Estate, the Grange Estate and Norton. Also, Welwyn is indeed boring in the good parts and HIGH crime in the Then they opened up a halfway house for teenagers and it just got worse. This is untrue and we'd guess the person who wrote this was joking. My parents decided the best place for me was J.F.K in Hemel Hempstead a.k.a emel emstead. Secondly, no place in Hertfordshire should be called chavinated. Another scathing review of popular city St Albans has left us confused. 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. Berko has several private schools and a few normal schools the Collegiate, Egerton Rothsay, Ashlyns, Thomas Coram, Bogwater etc. "***** are swinging from the lamp posts in that town. Its main shopping centre, Intu Watford, is popular with shoppers coming from outside of the town. 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. Other crimes committed with significant numbers include vehicle crime (69), Criminal damage and arson (87) and shoplifting (49). There is a high One of Yarn Clans redeeming features though is the capacity to forget.". Many notable people have lived in the area including England footballer Dele Alli, Simon Cowell, who was raised in Elstree, and Gino D'Acampo. 33. What the residents said: "Every day is the day of the living dead in Watford. Kings Langley - "A Hertfordshire village of very little" This reviewer claims that while Kings They are proud of being part of Hertfordshire. What it's actually like: Letchworth is known for having the first roundabout in the UK and is one of the first new towns and first garden city. 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. One of the articles reads: "The infamous sign denoting ones fateful arrival on the boundary of Watford should read something like 'Wotfud *** off!'. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. Bishop's Stortford - 'it's an east London ghetto' Bishop's Stortford is another 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. Thanks to its picturesque setting, village atmosphere, proximity to 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 is a market that not many people go to every Thursday, but its good the the tradition keeps going. 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. The best places to live in the UK in 2022 - full list. Cheshunt. How could anyone think it's bad - it's a lovely village! There are some beautiful places to live, starting from charming villages with rolling fields to towns packed with cool restaurants. 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". "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. Why Watford is the worst place to live in Hertfordshire There were also 15 incidents of possession of weapons, which includes knifes and guns. Only in North Watford, police have dealt with a total of 457 street level crime incidents. People in Hatfield are friendly and welcoming. Wombourne (1,166) 25. What is our opinion: Watford is a vibrant and culturally diverse town with a mix of dining and entertainment experiences. But it's also the home of many famous films and sets thanks to Elstree Studios. Crime data has revealed the most dangerous places to live in England and Wales, with one area in Northern England coming out on top. Hertfordshire is becoming more and more popular with city-dwellers looking for a slice of the quiet life in their droves. 1. "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. A look at the River Bulbourne through Berkhamsted. The town is charming during the day and has great nightlife. Walking around some neighbourhoods was really eye-catching. 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.". These areas have been named amongst the 'worst places to live in Hertfordshire' and we don't understand why. The town was also busy with people enjoying the sunshine. It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply click here OR here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. 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). (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. 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 novelty quickly wore off. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. What the residents said: "This lovely Hertfordshire town has turned into a East London ghetto! 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. After all, we know we live in one of the UK's best counties and we've got plenty of proof. "If you want teenage pregnancy, screeching ********* and keved up cars go to Berko or a neighbouring town such as Chesham, Hemel or Tring.". Share your opinion in the comment section or on social media if you have visited one of these places. Someone else said: "Every day is the day of the living dead in Watford. Featherstone (1,062) Read More from Sleezy old Letchworth. I'm sorry but this again is just utter nonsense. 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 incident led The Keys to install an airport-style security gate to scan all customers entering the premises. What are your opinions about these towns? However even back then, we would argue the city was still as beautiful as it is today. 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. 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. Then there's Hatfield House that brings famous actors to the area and is generally a nice place to go all year around. Hart, South East 4. Today, a celebrity is anyone prepared to get their private parts out on television, preferably while being [], Read More from Borehamwood A symptom of our times, So what has changed? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. While ranking them by the number of crimes committed in January there is also data on what crimes were being committed in the area. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. One person has written an incredibly detailed review of Potters Bar and described it as a "hole of despair". It goes on to say: "Avoid this place like the plague. 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. Loggerheads (1,348 in UK) 27. They said: "Newcomers should remember though that to be a New Local one must work in London, leaving at about 6am to 7.30am (adding to the traffic) not returning home until 7pm or 8pm and only venture into the centre of Kings Langley on either Saturday or Sundays. It was disgusting when it was built and its got worse every day since.". Watford. Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden is a film studio dedicated to the Harry Potter wizarding world. So while it has plenty to offer today, it's clear that Watford has been a popular area with a fascinating history for decades. 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. 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. "The longer I spend in the supermarket, I become more convinced that I am the only living person within several miles. What's wrong with Croxley Green though? 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. "There are grubby takeaways, betting shops and the occasional pawnbroker. They also mention that there is nothing to do there apparently. Some of the developments are impressive. In January a police operation found items which were suspected to be stolen and charged a man in connection with the three burglaries. "The grey pallor of the concrete matches the skin tone of the locals. 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. 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. Wiltshire is the safest place to live in England and Wales, with the lowest rates of both crime and violent offences. Many of those who became a celebrity honed their craft at Borehamwoods famous Elstree Studios. What's more, they definitely do not go off here all year round. 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. I dont live there anymore, thank christ, but I hear that the problems in the same areas have exacerbated with drug dealing and weapons. "Im told, by parents, keep to the public places. The '11 worst places to live in Hertfordshire' according to sava 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. Well the most public places are, naturally, the high street and parks. Hertfordshire police statistics reveal the most dangerous "Looking for a relaxing break somewhere other than the shopping centre? Violence and sexual offences (76) and antisocial behaviour (80) take the top two most committed crimes in Letchworth and Baldock in January. The largest park is Cassiobury Park, which has won an award and is ranked in the top ten parks in the whole country. Stevenage North, one of three policing areas for Stevenage, comes in second for crimes committed in January. Please disable your adblocker.We use ads to pay the bills.No tickey-no washy! Letchworth was one town in Hertfordshire that saw a murder charge being brought. Bolton. WebSt Albans is one of the cheapest places to live in Hertfordshire. But we've gone to WGC many times and have never experienced such things - similarly to 99 per cent of the residents. Or worse, you might never leave.". Its like vicki pollard in real life. It's hard to deny that the town centre in Hemel is very concrete-like but we still love it. 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.". "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!

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