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? 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. 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. Well the most public places are, naturally, the high street and parks. "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. Transport links to London are very convenient. 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. "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. An analysis of crime statistics from last year has shown where the most dangerous places to live are in Hertfordshire. One person has written an incredibly detailed review of Potters Bar and described it as a "hole of despair". 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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. 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. Featherstone (1,062) What the residents said: "Stevenage is a town where you keep your head down when walking. 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. "Then why not take a holiday in scenic Hemel Hempstead? And Watford, described as "scraping the proverbial barrel of Herts", is no different. Cheshunt is a town in Hertfordshire, England, and it is around 14 miles north of London. What the residents said: "Every day is the day of the living dead in Watford. The main centre is buzzing with people and has great energy and excitement. The county is broken up in police crime area and can vary in terms of population and geographical size. "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. However, when it comes to outsiders doing the same, we are quick to defend our patches straight away. 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. This isn't the way some locals have described the area, however. "To go into the centre of Kings Langley on both days is unacceptable because one is having lunch with Fiona and Jules.". 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 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. Wiltshire is the safest place to live in England and Wales, with the lowest rates of both crime and violent offences. 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. Watford's high street is currently dominated by well-known chains. Berko has several private schools and a few normal schools the Collegiate, Egerton Rothsay, Ashlyns, Thomas Coram, Bogwater etc. 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. Every one of them is dressed head to toe in clothing from Sports Direct. The buildings were covered head to toe in scaffolding and seemed run down and full of people. Dear oh dear. 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. Hatfield is a hole. Out of all of Hertfordshire's larger towns and cities, Waltham Cross is the most dangerous. The thing is, it could be a perfectly nice town with just a bit of care and thought. The shopping centre is very close to the station and its architecture is quite different to the average shopping complex. 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. 'What about The Galleria?' They are proud of being part of Hertfordshire. Dear oh dear! What it's actually like: Watford is a vibrant and culturally diverse town with a mix of dining and entertainment experiences. Read More from Tring: So what has changed? What the residents said: "This lovely Hertfordshire town has turned into a East London ghetto! 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. South Oxhey, I am scared to go and get a take away. Its main shopping centre, Intu Watford, is popular with shoppers coming from outside of the town. 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). 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. There is also a multiplex called Anchor Street Entertainment which includes a cinema, health club, bowling alley and various restaurants. Stevenage South covers Chells and Chells Manor, Poplars and Broadwater. They go on to say there is actually a criteria to living in Kings Langley, however. Please disable your adblocker.We use ads to pay the bills.No tickey-no washy! Many of those who became a celebrity honed their craft at Borehamwoods famous Elstree Studios. 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. This list gathered some of the most critical comments about seven towns across Hertfordshire. What's your favourite place in Hertfordshire? The town was also busy with people enjoying the sunshine. The '11 worst places to live in Hertfordshire' according to sava One of Yarn Clans redeeming features though is the capacity to forget.". The campus of the University of Hertfordshire is new and stands out in comparison to other parts of the town. from Sleezy old Letchworth. Man I hate this place.". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "There are grubby takeaways, betting shops and the occasional pawnbroker. You can book an exclusive Harry Potter tour and see Harry's childhood home, 4 Privet Drive. Top 50 worst places to live in England ranked in controversial poll see if your town makes the list. Letchworth was one town in Hertfordshire that saw a murder charge being brought. The largest park is Cassiobury Park, which has won an award and is ranked in the top ten parks in the whole country. "If you want teenage pregnancy, screeching ********* and keved up cars go to Berko or a neighbouring town such as Chesham, Hemel or Tring.". Read More from Sleezy old Letchworth. 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". Violence and sexual offences (76) and antisocial behaviour (80) take the top two most committed crimes in Letchworth and Baldock in January. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. WGC is another of Hertfordshire's prettiest towns that is considered to be an 'upmarket' place for those wanting to buy new homes. Walking around some neighbourhoods was really eye-catching. "A characteristic which alone automatically pigeon holes this place as the faceless suburbia and prime industrial scale manufacturing site that it is.". None of them ever smile. 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. Wombourne (1,166) 25. 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). Let us know in the comment section. The voting for ilivehere.co.uk's annual 'Worst Place To Live In England' list is approaching its Close to woodland and countryside, some reasonable pubs, safe town. It's often the norm for British people to criticise the areas they live in. 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 This has meant trips to a large supermarket in Watford. (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. Thanks to its picturesque setting, village atmosphere, proximity to None of them ever smile. After a lively discussion with other young adults, St Albans tends to be their favourite. Torquay have lost three games on the trot now and are deeply embroiled in a relegation battle and looks like it could go down to the wire. The Yarn Bombers do a fantastic job in bringing cheer to the town and those who do have their concerns about developments have the right to think what they want. Something went wrong, please try again later. 20. The incident led The Keys to install an airport-style security gate to scan all customers entering the premises. 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. 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. Per 1,000 they have just 58.1 crimes a year - 24.1 of which are violent. 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. You will leave with a combination of emotional and physical scarring. 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's more, they definitely do not go off here all year round. But the Gallaria isnt really in Hatfield, its a recent addition bolted on to one edge of the town.". 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. 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. The town centre was recently redeveloped to make way for a new town centre with city-type apartments and penthouses on the riverside. "If a teenager girl under 14 ain't got a pram and 2 kids then she ain't cool. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. 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. Many notable people have lived in the area including England footballer Dele Alli, Simon Cowell, who was raised in Elstree, and Gino D'Acampo. Someone else said: "Every day is the day of the living dead in Watford. Breaking News. The review reads: "Well what can i say apart from this lovely Hertfordshire town has turned into a east london ghetto!! It was the fourth most committed crime with 31 offences in the two towns in January. There is also a large shopping area called Borehamwood Shopping Park featuring big department stores. Watford. The Cathedral, multi-million pound houses and more are just some of the examples which slap this review down. It read: "I found this site whilst surfing the web. It also has good commuting links to Cambridge and London both via train and car. 3. "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. None of them ever smile. 31. Fareham, South East 3. Cassiobury Park is the largest park and public, open green space in Watford, Hertfordshire. With an average price of 217,000, its more affordable than the southeast average of 240,000. Those living in Wales, North Yorkshire and Gloucestershire are least likely to be a victim of crime. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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 last two places mentioned on the ILiveHere list are St Albans and Highfield, Dacorum. 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. The most dangerous policing areas were: This may come as a surprise that East Herts Rural policing area has the highest number of crimes. "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. 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. 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