Unfortunately with the A20 passing right through, and the nearby M20 and a rail line, these villages unfortunately just missed out on being crowned the eighth worst place in Kent as opposed to their position at seven. It was founded in the 11th century. The top ten by reader votes in descending order of "crapness" (with 1 being the worst) were: Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The North Downs and the River Medway on its borders, castles, forts, and cathedrals amongst its towns. There are 10 areas of the county which are at risk of being voted the worst place to live in the UK. With the lowest possible rating of 1 for noise, the nearby M2 is apparently enough to give anyone living in the area a substantial headache. How the resident described it : With pubs and small pointless shops scattered all over the fish smelling, narrow high street; this town is a treat., Why not come to Whitstable to get drunk, smell of fish, and nearly get in 5 fights because you farted? It has good transport links to London and the beautiful Swanley Park is a real draw. And if that wasn't enough, there are 300 acres of Darenth Woods with its ancient coppiced woodland. A glimpse at what is on this month, shows The Magic of The Bee Gees, Arsenal Legends, The Nutcracker, Rocky Horror Show, Bring Your Own Baby Comedy, The Diana Ross Story and the Syd Lawrence Orchestra, are just a small selection of the brilliant line-up. If you live on the west side of Sheppey and are already used to the island life, perhaps consider a nice, quiet retirement spot on the east side of the isle when youre older. This could all change however, as voting for the worst place officially ends on January 31. It ranks as the 8th worst burb for 2018. On the other hand it scored the highest possible rating for green spaces, but if you dont fancy living in a tranquil, historic, abundantly green village by the sea, its probably one of the worst places in Kent. Clearly algorithms dont like drafty old buildings in quite villages in the middle of nowhere. It's like the dark ages Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Only 16 miles away from central London, the town has a row of independent shops. With Eastwell Manor and Godinton House not too far from the town, it really does offer some luxury to those who want it. 7. Crap Towns: The 50 Worst Places to Live in the UK, Crap Towns II: . 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House prices, transport links, proximity to London are just some of the reasons which have seen the town's growth during the past decade. 4. [6], Publication of Crap Towns brought widespread criticism from residents, politicians and other notable figures from the towns listed. Our close proximity to both London and the coast combined with our incredible countryside and bustling town centres has made the Garden of England an undeniably popular county. However it is supposed to be pretty noisy apparently, and you can probably guess how theyre rated for lifestyle. April 22, 2019. It has good access to London as well as the Kent coast, so we can't let it be named the worst place to live 2022. Sign up to our daily newsletter for all the latest Kent stories and breaking news delivered straight to your inbox. 11. But KentLive is not one to take things at face value. And if the results are to be believed, it must be dismal in Dartford. Of course every town has its rich and poor (and everything in between) but the distinction is so obvious in Tunbridge Wells unlike anywhere else Ive lived. The highlight for us is Woodys bench, a delightful place to sit and watch the world go by.". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. make sure to sign up to the KentLive newsletter. We pay our respects to Kent residents who have died in recent weeks. Pretty Aylesbury, Bucks, was handed the dubious honour after a tongue-in-cheek poll online. These leafy little villages near Ashford are deafeningly quiet, rated the highest rating of 10 for noise levels in some places. It's only the tenth worst place to live in Kent apparently. 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Millsboro Crime is on the increase in Millsboro, which is why it deserves a place on this list. Kent fans assemble, your county needs you. But the most impressive part is that Gravesend is home to one of the biggest Gurdwaras in Europe. Maidstone High Street - 234 crime reports. Some communities have decided to take action, with groups set up to prevent children getting involved in county lines gangs, which sells drugs supplied by organised crime in London. These included a number of MPs such as Michael Howard, MP for Hythe in Kent, which appeared at number four in the 2003 edition. Its looked after beautifully and has free car parking. Worst street in the ward: In or near Temple Street Car Park, with 14 reports including five public orders and six violent or sexual offences. There is more than 300 acres of Dartford Heath, which is steeped in history going back to 1660. it is the one place you can be sure to bury your head, away from the successes of the rest of the world., And if you say hello to someone at breakfast, youve assaulted them by dinner.. 3. 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. Its a testament to the residents commitment to crapness that, despite these draws, Medway remains the dog-**** splattered patio of the Garden of England. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. I eventually escaped in 2010 and don't go back unless I absolutely have to. Unfortunately, Providence sits at the top of a less illustrious list: it is the number 1 most dangerous city in Rhode Island for 2022. Dartford has been rated the worst place to live in Kent and the second worst place to live in the South East, ranking only better than Slough. As its county town, Maidstone combines this rural charm with modernity: new industries, new developments and everything you could want from a large modern town. Worst street in the ward: Near Tesco Metro in New Road, Gravesend. [7], Many notable figures were quick to defend their respective towns. Unfortunately for these places theres a definite lack of places to do most of these things, and very far removed from many transport, education, or shopping options. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 2. if its good enough for Mick Jagger, its probably good enough for you! from Gillingham Run down to the point of being derelict, from Maidstone Home of the angry white man, from Maidstone The biggest moving mistake of my life, from Maidstone The town that progress forgot, from Chatham: the dog sh*t splattered patio of the Garden of England, from Tunbridge Wells: seems posh but has a seedy underbelly, from Dartford: once a thriving market town, now in decline, Gillingham Run down to the point of being derelict, Maidstone The biggest moving mistake of my life, Maidstone The town that progress forgot, Chatham: the dog sh*t splattered patio of the Garden of England, Tunbridge Wells: seems posh but has a seedy underbelly, Dartford: once a thriving market town, now in decline. Average family home cost: Less than 350k, Sign up to get the latest stories from Kent direct into your inbox here, Folkestone has been named the best place to live in Kent. Despite boasting one of the most iconic ruined sites in Kent, an old Roman fort wasnt enough to save Reculver from appearing on our list. (Big surprise). If the buzz of the town is too much, Shorne Woods just stones throw away offers residents a chance to unwind. There is also a one bedroom top floor flat in Chapel Drive for 270,000. But, the thing is, these are things that youll come across in pretty much [], Read More from Maidstone Home of the angry white man, I have lived in Maidstone for exactly 14 months. 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. The east part of the island is indeed isolated, hence why its been awarded the highest rating for quietness. [5] In June 2012, the editors announced that they were gathering nominations for a third edition of Crap Towns (published 2013). Some Kent towns stand out straight away. The city is currently the only Kent entry that made it into the top 20. At first inspection I thought at least Dartford cant get any worse! How wrong [], Medway actually has a fair bit going for it. Worst street in the ward: In or near Oxford Terrace, with 16 police call-outs including nine counts of shoplifting and three violent or sexual offences. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Pretty much every town from west Kent to east Kent has at least one scathing review. We have no close family so a move this way wasnt something we assumed would be [], Read More from Maidstone The biggest moving mistake of my life, Youve got to feel sorry for the town planners who renovated Maidstone city centre in 2018. Aylesbury, Huddersfield and Luton were named as the top three worst places to live according to iLiveHere (Picture: Metro Graphics) Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire, has been voted the worst. Kent areas with worst pollution amid controversial ULEZ expansion, Current plans would see the Ultra Low Emissions Zone expanded this summer, Arrest after man has neck cut in 'serious assault', Police are now appealing for witnesses and those with information to come forward. I work in the retail park, and the amount of litter that the sh*ttingbourne sh*te [], Read More from Sittingbourne, oh the joy, Ramsgate a town that has so much to make it a great place to live. Even though Swanley was the only Kent town to feature on the worst 50 in the county, a number of other areas have been on the receiving end of some angry locals. After a Kent town was named one of the worst places to live in the entire country we took to the streets to find out if it deserves its reputation. There were 29 incidents reported to police in April, including eight violent or sexual offences, two robberies and two burglaries. Our reporter visits Luton, Chatham, after area . Bridgeville Bridgeville is the third safest place in Delaware in terms of both violent and property crimes, with 168 and 1,398 crimes, respectively. Known for its Oysters, the seaside town is currently placed as the second worst place to live in Kent. See where your town places on the list below ranked worst to best. It is very close to the High Street and train station. The spectacular area has ponds, heather, gorse, orchids and a rare Kentish plant, petty whin. Look how spooky it looks, why would you want to live in such a scary place?? Crime Rate In Kent Acres, Jobs, Education, Real Estate In Kent Acres. With two big universities, Canterbury is known for its diversity, rich history and cultural importance. It was not the most attractive building, but it was a shared ownership opportunity and it was a short walk to two primary schools. The range in crime statistics across 308 wards in the county's 13 districts is huge, with hundreds of reports in some areas each month, but just one or two in others. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. This is not a definitive list, but was based on an algorithm which looks at many factors including transport links, safety, and 'lifestyle'. In the library, it is currently showing an extended exhibition called Looking and Seeing by the Dartford and District Photographic Society, which is made up of a very friendly crowd who will make newbies "most welcome". For our maritime lovers, Chatham is definitely a place to visit. The worst areas to live in if you seek a quiet retirement haven are Gillingham and Maidstone. Plan meals, try new foods and explore cuisines with tested recipes from the country's top chefs. Besides, if its good enough for Mick Jagger, its probably good enough for you! Your IP: Recently, Swanley was named the worst place to live in Kent in scathing a review which likened it to 'The Manchester United of chav town' Of course, anyone who has any knowledge will know Swanley actually has plenty to shout about. According to research by property technology company OneDome, Canterbury is ranked in top position followed by . Ashford - Victoria - 152 crime reports. As usual, they score particularly highly in terms of green spaces and safety though, even though tragically someone was believed to have been murdered in Knockholt last week. Read more:The Kent areas in danger of being named the worst place to live in the UK 2023. It also has a dirty town centre frequented by drunks at all times of day, lots of mobility scooters driven by lardy lumps sometimes driving one handed, holding a *** or a can [], Read More from Why not to live in Ramsgate, The once thriving market town of Dartford has been a cesspit for almost two decades now. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. How the resident described it: Ashford or Trashford?, Im hoping that the town will at least lose its moniker of ********* Town In Kent before any of my offspring enter this world but hey, hell would probably freeze over first., "The town centre has always been littered with empty shops and the ones that are filled are either 99p shops, mobile phone shops, charity shops or discount shoe shops. The places which scored high were those with a strong sense of community, polite and friendly residents, and a sense of belonging. 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. But if thats what youre after, you probably shouldnt consider living in Smarden. 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Canterbury - Westgate - 248 crime reports. What its really like: This resident clearly woke up on the wrong side of the bed that morning. Thanet - Margate Central - 176 crime reports. Wonderful views of both London and Kent. At the entrance to Central Park, is Dartford Museum which shares the Dartford Library building, there is the Temple Hill Community Centre managed by the borough council, which can be hired for everything from wedding receptions to film nights and community lunches. Sign up to get the latest stories from Kent direct into your inbox here, The Kent people recognised in the King's New Year Honours list, Dartford family's 'end to nightmare' being back at home after tenants refuse to leave, Interactive map shows COVID hotspots in Kent as 2023 begins, The Kent areas in danger of being named the worst place to live in the UK 2023. Gravesend - 519 A closed Poundworld isn't the warmest of welcomes onto Gravesend's High Street Its Central Park may not be as big as the one in New York City, but it is certainly worth a visit. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The high-street offers a wide range of items for shoppers and has plenty of life in it. The city also has one of the oldest and most imposing cathedrals in the UK, making it worth a visit. It is 41 minutes on the train into London Bridge. With many looking to relocate away from the major cities, Kent's estate agents have noticed an unprecedented surge in demand for homes. Plus plenty of festivals throughout the year are held in Rochester Castle grounds. What its really like: Maidstone has something for everyone. What it is really like: Dartford may not have the sea views like some parts of Kent, but it is a perfectly reasonable place to live and has great links to London. Crap Towns: The 50 Worst Places to Live in the UK,[1] Crap Towns II: The Nation Decides,[2] and Crap Towns Returns: Back by Unpopular Demand,[3] are a series of books edited by Sam Jordison and Dan Kieran, in association with UK quarterly The Idler;[4] in which towns in the United Kingdom were nominated by visitors to The Idler website for their "crapness", with the results being published in The Idler and in the books. According to a recent study, in fact, two areas in Kent rank as some of the best places to live in the country - placing fifth and eleventh. The Orchard Theatre is packed with live music, family entertainment, musicals and more. Kent towns, in general, scored very highly compared to most areas in the country of which 1,372 were ranked. Kent towns have all received some savage put downs. No place to bring up decent children, as it is so dangerous., Its not unheard of to have somebody elses rubbish fly tipped onto your drive, such is the community spirit.. According to Rightmove, the results of this year's Happy at Home Survey show Rotherham was the worst place to live in the country and the best and happiest place to live was St Ives in Cornwall.
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