READ MORE:The 'characterless' commuter town 60 minutes from London named one of the 'worst' in the UK. Agnieszka, who has a teenage daughter, does feel Luton is "unsafe" at evenings and on weekends. Complaints about traffic are perhaps more reasonable, and a long-running battle to build a ring road continues. It appears that the safest place in Derbyshire was Duffield, Quarndon and Kirk Langley, in the borough of Amber Valley, where there were just under 32 offences for every 1,000 residents over the course of the year, making it the 6696th most dangerous place in the country. A Derbyshire village was named among the most desirable places to live in England for the second year on the trot. We should stress that we don't necessarily agree with the rankings - we think our county has some truly beautiful and wonderful places to live. The survey rates the areas based on three criteria: natural beauty, architectural beauty and quality of life. To sign up just head to this page and select "Derbyshire Live news" - or enter your email into the black box at the top of this story. Long Eaton did not fare well in the rankings, (Image: Kippa Matthews/English Heritage Trust/PA Wire), Wirksworth was ranked in the top 20 per cent of places. Its the perfect lunchtime read. Where are nice areas in Chesterfield, East Midlands. The 21-year-old, who travelled to study in Luton from the Ivory Coast, doesn't agree that the town is the worst place to live in the country. This small parish town has the three Cs - Character and Convenience and Charm. With a population of 21k in the 2011 census, the town does offer a wide selection of houses for different budgets. Boston 35. 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While Ashbourne and Wirksworth ranked highly on the list, other places such as South Normanton and West Hallam were placed near the bottom. 8) Kent. Its a horrible place to live," another post read. In brighter news, the town is set to get a huge cash injection over the next few years. 1. Over in South Derbyshire, Melbourne came out on top at 552, followed by Etwall at 659. "Financially, it's better to stay in Luton," although he would consider moving to get a job. The survey also shows the average house price in the area. Burton and South Derbyshire have a lot to offer and have even ranked as being among some of the best places to live - but we already know that. Architectural beauty rank: 287 / 1372. Perhaps the changing retail landscape during tough financial times and a cost-of-living crisis, reflects the myriad discount stores that have popped up in hundreds of high streets across the UK in the past five years. "Huddersfield should be avoided by all those who desire to keep their wallets, mobile phones, and most of all, their sense of smell," reads one contributor's comment. Here are the top stories from the StaffordshireLive newsletter, Chances missed to protect baby put in hospital by abusive father, Council shuts Restaurant's open air terrace over covid concerns, Cops hunt Audi driver as cyclist left with life-changing injuries, Respected South Derbyshire farmer found hanged in barn, Want to sign up to receive these stories straight to your inbox? ", Lorna remains hopeful and feels "some things are starting to happen". Visit the Victim Support website or call our free, 24/7 helpline on 08 08 16 89 111.. please read our disclaimer and terms of use. As you would expect this offers a hue variety of locations to live along with many different types of living, from city centres to rural isolation, Derbyshire has something for everyone. Ashbourne is the perfect town for access into the peak district, with hundreds of beauty spots withing in 30 minutes drive, such as Dovedale and Ilam; some of the most picturesque parks of the UK. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Ashbourne has a English charm and character with the market town dating back to the year 1257. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Semi-detached properties sold for an average of 212,333, with terraced properties fetching 157,628.. You can search for where you live using the widget on the Garrington website here. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Others took to the website to add how the town is 'governed by the stench of aggression'. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Grimsby - 18th on the list - has welcomed new architectural projects and seen dozens of new businesses open recently. Harlow 37. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. While Ashbourne and Wirksworth ranked particularly highly on the list, other places such as South Normanton and West Hallam were placed near the bottom. New Normanton in Derby had the third-highest crime rate, (304 crimes per 1,000 people). The inherent whiff of violence, that hangs like a smog around Aylesbury, is more primitive than a shark attack, they wrote. The MyLondon team tells London stories for Londoners. She said: "I just feel like the councillors and the people in government need to take on board that there is a lack of facilities.". "I don't trust the police," said the 50-year-old. The route into the town centre is peppered with positive slogans including 'The future demands your participation' and 'If you can dream it you must do it'. Housing is abundant with a population of 37k, allowing for a variety of budgets and style of housing to suit everyones needs, and obviously schooling for secondary and primary due to the size. Derbyshire Live. Naman added: "Honestly, after a year I would have moved somewhere else.". When looking at these figures, it is worth keeping in mind that there are many different ways of measuring crime. 2) Northamptonshire. It's free and means you'll never miss out on the most important Staffordshire news of the day. A town once famed for its hatmaking and car production plant is hitting the headlines for a somewhat negative reason, after a recent poll named it the 'worst place to live in England'. The council will now meet on Thursday to try and pass the budget again. icycle theft, burglary, criminal damage, arson, drug offences, theft, possession of weapons, public order offences, robbery, shoplifting, theft from the person, vehicle crime, violence and sexual offences. She said: "I wouldn't let my daughter go out for a few hours at night-time.". 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. Nottingham. The votes were cast on ILiveHere, which saw 110,172 locals vote for their own communities. It can be said every place has good, and not so salubrious areas. Upon exiting the mall you immediately see discount shops inspired by Poundland such as One Below. She left London for the town two-and-a-half years ago and thinks Luton has "good and bad areas" like every other place. Never miss a story and read the latest headlines with our free email updates. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The railway station which is in close proximity to Luton Airport has the potential to leave people 'initially pleasantly surprised'. ", The 21-year-old is "really happy" he met friends at the University, and said "otherwise I wouldn't be here". They added: As I lay dazed on the chewing gum splattered street, he towered over me and asked, ratherly aggressively, if I wanted some?'". Based on this, we thought it would be a good idea for us to share some of our favourite locations to live in Derbyshire. And Southsea West in Portsmouth is the shoplifting capital of England and Wales, with a rate of 90 offences for every 1,000 residents. Where are the Best Places to Buy a House? And local councillor Dan Caseytold the Clacton Gazette he was "disgusted" by the news. This is the 19th highest rate in all of England and Wales. Derbyshire county is located in the heart of the UK, and was once the beating heart of the industrial age of England. There are bags of great things to d, including being close to some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK. We see first-hand the devastating impact crime has on victims - from making them question their sense of safety to severely damaging their mental health. The best and worst rated Wetherspoons pubs in North Derbyshire, including Chesterfield, Buxton, Bolsover, Glossop, Ripley, Swadlincote and Alfreton - With a population of 3500 this town has the potential for good rentals as well and opportunities for buying; however you will need deep pockets for this attractive village. Get the latest property market news straight to your inbox. In reality, Aylesbury had 54.52 crimes per 1,000 people in the year ending June 2021 - well below the average across the Thames Valley policing area. Quality of life rank: 356 / 1372. However, people who live in some of our region's towns have hit out Sadly no areas in Derbyshire are crime free. Pilsley. 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The council will now meet on Thursday to try and pass the budget again. Our journalists cover all the news you need - from City Hall to your local streets, so you'll never miss a moment. Terraced properties sold for an average of 203,292, with semi-detached properties fetching 345,389.. This new research from Shelter makes Luton the worst area for people without permanent accommodation in the East of England. Agnieszka Cwieluch, likes the Warden Hills and Stockwood Park, where she enjoys walking her dog in the daytime. Luton town centre is filled with numerous shops inspired by Poundland, and not enough big name brands that could make the town centre a destination place to visit, Lorna, who is a small business owner, is hopeful for the future of Luton, saying she can see 'some things are starting to happen', Newsagency owner Metin Bas feels 'police inaction' may be detrimental to crime levels in Luton town centre, Naman Agarwal, an international student feels living in Luton 'is not fun', where people walk around 'with frowns on their faces'. Something went wrong, please try again later. Employment is cited as a key issue for this, and coupled with the dwindling number of bars, nightclubs and social spaces, this has reportedly led to people hanging out on the streets more. Two international students in the town centre have differing opinions on Luton. Average family home cost: Up to 350k. View our online Press Pack. 8 Harrogate Harrogate is Peterborough swerved the unfortunate accolade which Luton - a town which some described as "not easy on the eye" - was crowned as the worst place to reside, in the annual poll, which gives power to the people to make their voices heard. Because many victims dont report to the police, the true crime rates could be much higher. The eight options to choose from were: Stockbridge, Cowes, Minstead, Bembridge, Wickham, Lymington, Alresford and Winchester. Bath came top of the national list, followed by Tenby in Pembrokeshire and Bradford on Avon in Wiltshire, which ranked highly in all three categories. Apparently people live on diets of wife beater, skunk, and smack. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "Theres nothing but pound shops and a few coffee shops. Derby City Council's budget was voted down on Monday night. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. For comparison, Slough recorded 104.16offences per 1,000. 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