"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! You may not have known, but Watford was also the biggest printing centre in the world and many advances in printing were made here. St Albans on the edge of London comes in number 1 on the list. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. It has been handed a Green Flag award, rated in the People's Choice vote. 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. Probably Borehamwood and Watford areas. There are plenty of green spaces and all the gardens are kept well in the area. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "The second impression you get is that the grey pallor of the concrete matches the skin tone of the locals. 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. With small towns, garden cities and cosy villages, Herts is often referred to as the 'countryside' bursting with natural beauty and tranquillity. The grey pallor of the concrete matches the skin tone of the locals. Also, Welwyn is indeed boring in the good parts and HIGH crime in the like you would always endure in Stevenage.". Well the most public places are, naturally, the high street and parks. 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. 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 We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Let us know in the comment section. Secondly, no place in Hertfordshire should be called chavinated. I'm sorry but this again is just utter nonsense. These areas have been named amongst the 'worst places to live in Hertfordshire' and we don't understand why. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. There are some beautiful places to live, starting from charming villages with rolling fields to towns packed with cool restaurants. What the residents said: "Modern Hatfield came into creation during the slum clearances at the end of the war. The buildings were covered head to toe in scaffolding and seemed run down and full of people. A very lengthy and brutal review claims that you've got to keep your head down when you're out walking in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. What are your opinions about these towns? Transport links to London are very convenient. "Its a grey, depressing, ugly, negative place that the local authorities have given up on decades ago.". There is also a multiplex called Anchor Street Entertainment which includes a cinema, health club, bowling alley and various restaurants. (Image: Watford Borough Council/Simon Jacobs), Hemel Hempstead saw 366 property sales over 1 million in the last 12 months. The review reads: "Stevenage is a town where you generally just keep your head down as when you walk about, eye contact is not encouraged. 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. Bishop's Stortford - 'it's an east London ghetto' Bishop's Stortford is another None of them ever smile. Bolton. Those living in Wales, North Yorkshire and Gloucestershire are least likely to be a victim of crime. Hertfordshire is becoming more and more popular with city-dwellers looking for a slice of the quiet life in their droves. Is Luton the worst place to live in England? Berko has several private schools and a few normal schools the Collegiate, Egerton Rothsay, Ashlyns, Thomas Coram, Bogwater etc. They added: "I go to school in berko and what an interesting place to go to school. 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. None of them ever smile. (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. The largest park is Cassiobury Park, which has won an award and is ranked in the top ten parks in the whole country. However one reviewer isn't a fan of what this has done to the town. 33. The city is beautiful and is far from this. "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. An analysis of crime statistics from last year has shown where the most dangerous places to live are in Hertfordshire. What is our opinion: The town itself seems to have a good town vibrancy. Hart, South East 4. 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. 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. 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 As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "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! 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. The main centre is buzzing with people and has great energy and excitement. 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. WebNorthern England has been confirmed as the most dangerous area to live in the UK, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show. Fareham, South East 3. But clearly not every resident feels the same, certainly not some of the Watfordians who have had their say on their own home town. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Cleveland Police in Northern England seized nearly 200 knives and sharp objects in one year. 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. Alex Winter; Published: 11:09, 5 Jan 2022; Updated: 14:11, 7 Jan 2022; 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. Not wishing to chance a violent death at the hands of the locals, I leave quickly. Another scathing review of popular city St Albans has left us confused. 28. Watford's high street is currently dominated by well-known chains. Its main shopping centre, Intu Watford, is popular with shoppers coming from outside of the town. 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 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. There were 41 incidents of criminal damage and arson and 23 vehicle crimes in Stevenage North in January. St Albans, Hertfordshire. Or at least that's the case for most of us. 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. 34. Staffordshire places to live ranked best to worst. 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. The '11 worst places to live in Hertfordshire' according to sava 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 Please disable your adblocker.We use ads to pay the bills.No tickey-no washy! "Occasionally you hear one of them emit a strange noise, in an unknown language as they shuffle along.". Breaking News. The satirical website ILiveHere publishes the opinions of anonymous critics offering up their exaggerated descriptions of particular villages, towns and cities across the country. Well if it is, its a damned big village. A look at the River Bulbourne through Berkhamsted. "I rented a flat in Stevenage and within 12 months there was a barrage of teenage single mothers who had no respect for noise levels, leaving their **** in the hallways and knocking on my door to ask if they could borrow money. What the residents said: "Hemel Hempstead is not a **** hole itself , its mainly the people that have made it **** hole. What's wrong with Croxley Green though? The town does have some issues with shops, especially a lack of independent ones, but we're still a big fan of the town. Cleveland is being labelled the 'crime capital of England' in light of the new figures. Sign up here and let us know in the comments below. 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. Share your opinion in the comment section or on social media if you have visited one of these places. You can book an exclusive Harry Potter tour and see Harry's childhood home, 4 Privet Drive. 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. This one Hatfield review says: "Take the average new town. 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 money Story Saved We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. I could not of been more wrong. "Imagine the kind of noise that you might make if trying to talk with an oversized boiled egg in your mouth Well done, you have now achieved something close to the conversational skills of a Watford ****.". Stevenage South covers Chells and Chells Manor, Poplars and Broadwater. There are plenty of green spaces and all the gardens are kept well in the area. I moved away for a few years before returning in 2007 and initially was pleased to be returning to the town of my youth. 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. "If you like being offended by something or someone on behalf of someone or something you dont know anything about, and then why not join. 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. 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. What the residents said: "Every day is the day of the living dead in Watford. 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. The town is a friendly place and the redevelopment is expected to make it even more welcoming. Per 1,000 they have just 58.1 crimes a year - 24.1 of which are violent. St Albans Harpenden Bishops Stortford Watford Berkhamsted Hitchin Ready to Start Living in Hertfordshire? However, the difference between the old and new town in Hertfordshire's Hemel Hempstead is truly something worth seeing. They go on to say there is actually a criteria to living in Kings Langley, however. 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. East Herts also recorded ten bicycle thefts alone in January. 60's house but in a really nice, quiet road St Albans - the best bit is again the character properties close to the station. Borehamwood is well known for being the home of Channel 4's infamous show, Big Brother. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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'. One of Yarn Clans redeeming features though is the capacity to forget.". "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. from Sleezy old Letchworth. 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. 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. There were also 15 incidents of possession of weapons, which includes knifes and guns. Read More from Tring: So what has changed? Coven (1,172) 26. 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. So, here are the 6 best places to live in Hertfordshire. Watford also has a huge shopping mall with countless top end high street brands and an array of restaurants. Wiltshire is the safest place to live in England and Wales, with the lowest rates of both crime and violent offences. WGC is another of Hertfordshire's prettiest towns that is considered to be an 'upmarket' place for those wanting to buy new homes. Here are the top 50 places in the UK with the best quality of life, according to Halifax: 1. Watford lower high street with all shops shut during the first lockdown. With an average price of 217,000, its more affordable than the southeast average of 240,000. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Watford. 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. There were a total of 459 street level crime incidents in Pin Green and 437 crimes in Bedwell in August 2022. After a lively discussion with other young adults, St Albans tends to be their favourite. The fastest train to London St Pancras takes 20 minutes, the 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. 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. But in case you haven't, here's what they're actually like: What the residents said: "Sleazy old Letchworth. After all, we know we live in one of the UK's best counties and we've got plenty of proof. 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. The Cathedral, multi-million pound houses and more are just some of the examples which slap this review down. 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. Every one of them is dressed head to toe in clothing from Sports Direct. Its like Vicki Pollard in real life". Poole. It's often the norm for British people to criticise the areas they live in. Property firm CBRE, agrees, having once placed Potters Bar seventh in its list of top 10 places to live for people commuting into London. "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. 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. "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. 20. 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.". And Watford, described as "scraping the proverbial barrel of Herts", is no different. 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. Many notable people have lived in the area including England footballer Dele Alli, Simon Cowell, who was raised in Elstree, and Gino D'Acampo. Something went wrong, please try again later. Signing up to the HertsLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox each day. 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). Hertfordshire is the home to many wonderful towns and villages and it even has its own city, which doesn't disappoint. The novelty quickly wore off. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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 seems to be this stereotype in Hertford that everyone is rich and of an 'upper class' which of course isn't true. There is also a tube station which can take you to Baker Street or Aldgate. Tring is a historic market town in west Hertfordshire. 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. Slating the town's residents and stereotyping is very uncalled for - the town is home to a number of very good residents and the community is arguably one of the best things about the area. But the Gallaria isnt really in Hatfield, its a recent addition bolted on to one edge of the town.". Out of all of Hertfordshire's larger towns and cities, Waltham Cross is the 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. While some appear to have been written to simply stir up a reaction, we can't help but take the comments to heart, 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 reviewer wrote: "I grew up near Watford, but as soon as I was old enough, I left to never return. 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. Well it may be wrong but they've written in a very elegant way - it's almost deceiving. Cheshunt. 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. 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. 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. 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It was the fourth most committed crime with 31 offences in the two towns in January. 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. Netflix and Ricky Gervais even loves it there since they keep coming back to film his hit show, After Life. 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