"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. What are your opinions about these towns? "Before Big Brother, you could browse music at Woolworths before strolling across the road to a charming independent bookshop. The shopping centre is very close to the station and its architecture is quite different to the average shopping complex. 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. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. There are plenty of green spaces and all the gardens are kept well in the area. But clearly not every resident feels the same, certainly not some of the Watfordians who have had their say on their own home town. "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. The closer you get to London the crazier it gets. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. It also has good commuting links to Cambridge and London both via train and car. A look at the River Bulbourne through Berkhamsted. Signing up to the HertsLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox each day. "To many of the locals, Kings Langley is the damn traffic jam that stops me getting on the M1 or the M25.". After all, we know we live in one of the UK's best counties and we've got plenty of proof. South Oxhey, I am scared to go and get a take away. What's wrong with Croxley Green though? Something went wrong, please try again later. 3. Is Luton the worst place to live in England? 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. "Its a grey, depressing, ugly, negative place that the local authorities have given up on decades ago.". There is a market that not many people go to every Thursday, but its good the the tradition keeps going. "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! Well if it is, its a damned big village. There are some buildings in Hatfield that would require renovation. Thanks to its picturesque setting, village atmosphere, proximity to Walking around some neighbourhoods was really eye-catching. Thus, it is a popular commuter town for many people Then they opened up a halfway house for teenagers and it just got worse. "Morals and values arent something that the people of Letchworth are aware of, its all about 'how can I make easy money so I can go drown it on Alcohol and Weed'.". Despite a lack of negative comments on the website, it seems that these two towns were wrongly placed on the list. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The novelty quickly wore off. There were a total of 707 street level crime incidents in Watford in August 2022. like you would always endure in Stevenage.". 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". 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. 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. Wiltshire is the safest place to live in England and Wales, with the lowest rates of both crime and violent offences. 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 town centre was recently redeveloped to make way for a new town centre with city-type apartments and penthouses on the riverside. None of them ever smile. Please disable your adblocker.We use ads to pay the bills.No tickey-no washy! 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. There were 41 incidents of criminal damage and arson and 23 vehicle crimes in Stevenage North in January. the glebe, with similar problems. The voting for ilivehere.co.uk's annual 'Worst Place To Live In England' list is approaching its It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply click here OR here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. Something went wrong, please try again later. I was pretty surprised that my chavinated town, St. Albans, was not included. What the residents said : "More like Welwyn Garden S*****. With small towns, garden cities and cosy villages, Herts is often referred to as the 'countryside' bursting with natural beauty and tranquillity. Coven (1,172) 26. 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. Bookmark. Fareham, South East 3. Cheshunt. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. What the residents said: "Modern Hatfield came into creation during the slum clearances at the end of the war. 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. 60's house but in a really nice, quiet road St Albans - the best bit is again the character properties close to the station. There is also a large shopping area called Borehamwood Shopping Park featuring big department stores. With an average price of 217,000, its more affordable than the southeast average of 240,000. A lot of people think so. what ever happened to staying in and watching Blue Peter and Byker Grove?". Tring is known as one of Hertfordshire's affluent areas where houses, education facilities and the high street attracts potential home buyers. 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 victim survived the assault, which saw three people arrested and one man facing court accused of wounding. Described as a quintessential Hertfordshire village, Brookmans Park is an idyllic place to live. Letchworth was one town in Hertfordshire that saw a murder charge being brought. 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. Every one of them is dressed head to toe in clothing from Sports Direct. "The new town was a world apart from the oldy-worldy cobbled streets, traditional pubs and old English buildings of just 100m behind me. Dear oh dear! The rest of their review is far too rude to be publishing but the issue of fireworks is not something limited to just Tring. One end of our high street is dominated by a Macdonalds, the front half of which is ******** with chavdom. I moved away for a few years before returning in 2007 and initially was pleased to be returning to the town of my youth. Every one of them is dressed head to toe in clothing from Sports Direct. This picturesque new town is a delight for lovers of grubby concrete and puddles of vomit.". I think many of Hatfield's residents would argue there's a fair bit you can do around the town to keep you busy, and we're very fortunate to have The Galleria really. Watford also has a huge shopping mall with countless top end high street brands and an array of restaurants. 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. But the Gallaria isnt really in Hatfield, its a recent addition bolted on to one edge of the town.". 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. 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. Some, it would seem, aren't quite as fond of our towns and villages. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. There is a high 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. This one Hatfield review says: "Take the average new town. But let's face it, this doesn't describe the Watford we know and love. Bishop's Stortford is another one of Hertfordshire's fantastic towns. 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. The county is broken up in police crime area and can vary in terms of population and geographical size. The campus of the University of Hertfordshire is new and stands out in comparison to other parts of the town. 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Read More from Sleezy old Letchworth. 28. What the residents said: "Hemel Hempstead is not a **** hole itself , its mainly the people that have made it **** hole. 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. A [], Read More from Baldock: better than the surrounding areas but still not the best, Sleezy old Letchworth. 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. There were a total of 459 street level crime incidents in Pin Green and 437 crimes in Bedwell in August 2022. Dear oh dear. 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. While Ilkley is the overall winner, Sunday Times also produced a regional breakdown of the best places to live. "Due to Covid 19 pandemic, I have been doing shopping for my parents who live in South Herts. So while it has plenty to offer today, it's clear that Watford has been a popular area with a fascinating history for decades. 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. 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). 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. You will leave with a combination of emotional and physical scarring. Here's what some people have said - but we don't agree at all. Due to Covid 19 pandemic, I have been doing shopping for my parents who live in South Herts. The town does have some issues with shops, especially a lack of independent ones, but we're still a big fan of the town. (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. What is our opinion: Watford is a vibrant and culturally diverse town with a mix of dining and entertainment experiences. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. WGC is another of Hertfordshire's prettiest towns that is considered to be an 'upmarket' place for those wanting to buy new homes. "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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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