I could not of been more wrong. In January there were a series of incidents in Stevenage, as well as nearby Hitchin, of a man exposing himself to passersby after driving up to them and asking for directions. The town is a friendly place and the redevelopment is expected to make it even more welcoming. 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. There is also a tube station which can take you to Baker Street or Aldgate. 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. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I checked your top 10 first, and then had a quick browse through recent archives. 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). Other crimes committed with significant numbers include vehicle crime (69), Criminal damage and arson (87) and shoplifting (49). Large numbers of Londons east end **** were shipped out to the sticks in a horribly misguided anti-social experiment. Due to Covid 19 pandemic, I have been doing shopping for my parents who live in South Herts. Bishop's Stortford - 'it's an east London ghetto' Bishop's Stortford is another WGC is another of Hertfordshire's prettiest towns that is considered to be an 'upmarket' place for those wanting to buy new homes. Well if it is, its a damned big village. What are your opinions about these towns? 'Shops cinema, fast food all under one roof'. 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'. "Its pointless having parties, because every **** in Hertfordshire knows each other, and they all come down to gatecrash, and if u dont let them in, your a dead man. "I remember moving to a country village and was just so nice to have kids their greet you with pleasantries instead of foul language/threats when you wouldnt give them money or a cigarette etc. 28. 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. 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. 32. South Oxhey, I am scared to go and get a take away. What is our opinion: Watford is a vibrant and culturally diverse town with a mix of dining and entertainment experiences. 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. Moving southwest and the living conditions become far safer, with Cornwall, Devon, Surrey and Hertfordshire all among the least dangerous places to live, reports "The longer I spend in the supermarket, I become more convinced that I am the only living person within several miles. The reviewer goes on to say that there are many 'undesirables' who live in the village which certainly isn't the case. "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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. One of Yarn Clans redeeming features though is the capacity to forget.". 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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. 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. There are some beautiful places to live, starting from charming villages with rolling fields to towns packed with cool restaurants. Also, Welwyn is indeed boring in the good parts and HIGH crime in the Bookmark. People in Hatfield are friendly and welcoming. Well the most public places are, naturally, the high street and parks. 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". 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.". 20. Or at least that's the case for most of us. You may not have known, but Watford was also the biggest printing centre in the world and many advances in printing were made here. 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. "To go into the centre of Kings Langley on both days is unacceptable because one is having lunch with Fiona and Jules.". Coven (1,172) 26. We'll have you know that Watford is very much alive and buzzing with life, thank you. "If a teenager girl under 14 ain't got a pram and 2 kids then she ain't cool. A [], Read More from Baldock: better than the surrounding areas but still not the best, Sleezy old Letchworth. It has been handed a Green Flag award, rated in the People's Choice vote. I lived in Stevenage for just over 30 years. 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. While ranking them by the number of crimes committed in January there is also data on what crimes were being committed in the area. It's hard to deny that the town centre in Hemel is very concrete-like but we still love it. Aylesbury in Bucks has been named the worst place to live in England by its own residents, who hit out at traffic and crime Credit: Getty 7 Huddersfield in West 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. For sure the town centre is reasonably attractive, but its nothing compared to similar-size towns in other parts [], Read More from Hitchin one of lifes delusions, I grew up in Hoddesdon and as a child and teenager it was alright. Something went wrong, please try again later. It's often the norm for British people to criticise the areas they live in. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The main centre is buzzing with people and has great energy and excitement. 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. It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply click here OR here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. 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I'm sorry but this again is just utter nonsense. 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. You will leave with a combination of emotional and physical scarring. "Stevenage is a town where you generally just keep your head down as when you walk about, eye contact is not encouraged.". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. My parents decided the best place for me was J.F.K in Hemel Hempstead a.k.a emel emstead. Its a town with a lot of history due to it being a roman settlement many years ago. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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 There seems to be this stereotype in Hertford that everyone is rich and of an 'upper class' which of course isn't true. The town is charming during the day and has great nightlife. 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. Featherstone (1,062) []. 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. A lot of people think so. 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. the glebe, with similar problems. While Ilkley is the overall winner, Sunday Times also produced a regional breakdown of the best places to live. 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. None of them ever smile. It also has good commuting links to Cambridge and London both via train and car. 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. 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. Wombourne (1,166) 25. 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. Cheshunt is a town in Hertfordshire, England, and it is around 14 miles north of London. 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. St Albans on the edge of London comes in number 1 on the list. Every one of them is dressed head to toe in clothing from Sports Direct. What is our opinion: "There are many towns worth exploring around our beautiful county, big and small, which are full of diversity and their own communities. WebSt Albans is one of the cheapest places to live in Hertfordshire. Cheshunt is a town in Hertfordshire, England, and it is around 14 miles north of London. "In WGC they throw stones at you or those tiny McDonald's milk cartons. Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden is a film studio dedicated to the Harry Potter wizarding world. "Its a grey, depressing, ugly, negative place that the local authorities have given up on decades ago.". 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 Hertfordshire is becoming more and more popular with city-dwellers looking for a slice of the quiet life in their droves. What the residents said: "Hemel Hempstead is not a **** hole itself , its mainly the people that have made it **** hole. READ MORE: The primary, junior and middle schools rated 'good' by Ofsted. Some of the developments are impressive. People around town are friendly and welcoming and, on the bustling streets, there were many people walking to and from other local places in Welwyn. "The second impression you get is that the grey pallor of the concrete matches the skin tone of the locals. Here are the top 50 places in the UK with the best quality of life, according to Halifax: 1. 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. 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. Numbers are horrifying, but what the people say. "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 *****.". Areas covered by this policing area include the Jackmans Estate, the Grange Estate and Norton. The largest category was Violent Crime, followed by Anti Social Behaviour. What is our opinion: The town itself seems to have a good town vibrancy. "If you want teenage pregnancy, screeching ********* and keved up cars go to Berko or a neighbouring town such as Chesham, Hemel or Tring.". This is untrue and we'd guess the person who wrote this was joking. "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.". 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.". There are some buildings in Hatfield that would require renovation. 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. All opinion articles are for entertainment purposes only and are satire. There are plenty of green spaces and all the gardens are kept well in the area. Cheshunt East covers from the M25 north to Halehide Lane and eastwards of the A10 Great Cambridge Road to the Lea Valley canal. 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. Every one of them is dressed head to toe in clothing from Sports Direct. Let us know in the comment section. The shopping centre is very close to the station and its architecture is quite different to the average shopping complex. "The longer I spend in the supermarket, I become more convinced that I am the only living person within several miles. Per 1,000 they have just 58.1 crimes a year - Despite a lack of negative comments on the website, it seems that these two towns were wrongly placed on the list. East Hertfordshire, East of England 2. Netflix and Ricky Gervais even loves it there since they keep coming back to film his hit show, After Life. like you would always endure in Stevenage.". 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. Hertfordshire is the home to many wonderful towns and villages and it even has its own city, which doesn't disappoint. 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 ********.". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. 34. Crime is on the up,,the ***** of yesteryear are all but grown up (physically) and have spawned at []. 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. Cassiobury Park is the largest park and public, open green space in Watford, Hertfordshire. But one word of advice for anyone thinking of visiting or moving to Potters Bar - the people there really do not like getting confused for being part of Essex. "Looking for a relaxing break somewhere other than the shopping centre?
