It could be vastly improved.". tonne of delicious restaurants and cafes. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Wiltshire (Melksham) 0.87%: 3.18%: South Gloucestershire: 0.93%: 3.26%: Bath and North East . For other inquiries, Contact Us. There are so many charming features dotted across the city, from cobbled streets to ancient pubs and the old gates of the Cathedral Close. But, part of the centre of Swindon was rated one of the most unhealthy places, with New Town being ranked 9. In fact, it is home to some of the nicest people i have ever met. While just one of the county's towns made it into the bottom 100 places to live - there were six that made it into the top! According to this unforgiving account, "nothing nice exists" in Andover but we disagree. The website iLiveHere.co.uk, a satirical website which sees residents lining up to mock their own town, invites users to nominate the worst places to live in the country. You can stay up to date on the top news near you with Wiltshire Live's FREE newsletters enter your email address at the top of the page or sign up to our newsletters. Swindon has nothing if not a fantastic sense of humour - residents have joined forces to pull-off elaborate pranks and are often sharing funny stories on community groups with one another. Swindon - iLiveHere: Best & Worst UK Towns Reviewed Swindon South West Wiltshire Like Stoke-on-Trent,Swindon has the lot, although its chavness is slightly more advanced than that of Stoke,as ear piercings and burberry caps have only just gone out of fashion! While the entry stated the Amazon factory provides cheap labour so you can slave away there on minimum wage until they build a cheap enough robot to replace you, the new multi-million warehouse has provided more than 2,000 jobs. The article described the women as being mostly "grandparents by the age of 27" with children resembling "mini Kellog's cereal boxes". This medieval city and its surrounding landscape boast landmarks and architecture so beautiful, it has played host to countless film crews over the years. Dubbed the "most depressing place in the northern hemisphere", Stay in the loop with what matters in our community by signing up for our Daily Newsletter. It looks scruffy. "Additionally, the Force has promoted greater awareness of these crimes as well as encouraging greater reporting of domestic abuse and hate crime which has resulted in the public being better informed about reporting such matters. An expat from New Zealand thinks that there is an "underlying feeling of people always living in fear.". That was closed down and some workers found alternative well-paid manufacturing jobs at Honda. Residents have had their say - but we don't agree, Stay in the loop with what matters in our community by signing up for our Daily Newsletter. In third place was North Swindon with 24 per cent, not too far off the top two. The best places to live in Wiltshire in 2022 have been revealed, with some surprising results in the rankings. Fellow local Mike Davis, 72, agreed, saying: "The town centre is absolute rubbish as far as I'm concerned. 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. Fast Facts A resident said: "When me and my friends were about 10 we used to hang around in Warminster because we lived there but soon we realised it was a bit rubbish and went into the surrounding cities like Salisbury and Bath. This is how healthy each area of Wiltshire is: Salisbury is unhealthy and has been given a score of 7, with the map showing the heart of the city is the worst affected. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. These three suffer from the usual type of ****** behaviour that we have come to expect, boy racers Vauxhall Corsa/Subaru Impretzas, drunken kids etc.". Comparing Wiltshire Polices statistics against the previous year, the figures show public order offences increased by 18 per cent from the previous year, (2,871 to 3,397) in the 12 months to December 2020. 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Salisbury Dear God, what a boring, depressing dump! Something went wrong, please try again later. Satirical website iLiveHere unveiled its top 50 list following a vote from its readers. The town has great transport links with two junctions for the M4 and rail stations with direct services to Cardiff, Bristol, Reading and London. The full list is compiled of 1,372 areas of Britain - nevertheless Bath has managed to retain its crown as the most desirable place to live in in the whole nation. You can stay up to date on the top news near you with Wiltshire Live's FREE newsletters sign up to our newsletters. Image: ANGLIA PRESS AGENCY LTD) The Lancashire town hold the dubious honour of being crown the least offensive borough on list. They show the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions played an important part in significantly reducing the number of some crimes, such as shoplifting, theft, burglary, robbery and vehicle offences. A town close to the Wiltshire border has been named among some of the worst places to live in England. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. A few posters have already commented about the people that represent 99% of [], Read More from Wootton Bassett an offence to my name, I have lived here for the past 17 years and have been witness to many unfortunate changes. However, to the west of Swindon, Moredon was given a higher rating of 2, indicating it is very healthy. You can stay up to date on the top news near you with Wiltshire Live's FREE newsletters enter your email address at the top of the page or sign up to our newsletters. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. People in Swindon said that crime runs rampant over the town and they have become used to a heavy police presence. Is Warminster really a nice place to live? Also, a really nasty smell of p*** hangs around in the high street.! We would be amiss if we didn't mention, the fantastic proximity of attractions like Longleat and landmarks like Cley Hill, Stonehenge and the Cranborne Chase Area of Natural Beauty. Not too long ago, a dumped stuffed unicorn found at Asda car-park became a local celebrity. THE BEST and worst places to live in Swindon according to our readers can now be revealed. The full list is published on iLiveHere's website. Editors' Code of Practice. Read our full Best Places to Live Guide to Salisbury to get a 360 on what makes it so special, and check out the final voting results in full below. A number of crimes showed a significant decrease, including: shoplifting (-47 per cent), all other theft offences (-35 per cent), burglary (-34 per cent), theft from the person (-47 per cent), robbery (-19 per cent) and vehicle offences (-16 per cent). Swindon: Britain in microcosm. Warminster is a much more affordable place to live in than more areas in the county, with an average house price of 250,000, according to Rightmove - that's almost 80,000 below the overall Wiltshire average. You can also send us your pictures, information, tip offs and opinions. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. ", READ NEXT: Swindon's giant celebrity unicorn Charlie bidding to be star of Manchester City game. It was listed alongside Swindon, with both towns making the top ten. Swindon recorded 103 reports of criminal damage and arson during December 2022, making its crime rate of 0.54 the worst for criminal damage and arson in Wiltshire that month. The Hampshire town was placed just one spot above Swindon which was voted the eighth worst place in the country. Calne is a very pretty town with tonnes of history. Click to reveal The town centre and lanes boasts a good many shops, as well as a garden centre while multiple gyms are situated around the outskirts. The best & worst bits from open spaces, housing areas to your wellbeing and more. Opinion: Should I sell my home before house prices crash? GL. 3/ Malmesbury. The entry of course focuses on the negatives of the town, but there are plenty of reasons to be cheerful about Swindon. The website ilivehere.co.uk has shared the results if its annual survey which allows users to click "which town will be the cherry on top of the s**t cake.". The volume of recorded crime for Wiltshire was 51.1 crimes per 1,000 residents - significantly below the average for forces which have similar size and population which showed an average of 66.5 crimes per 1000 residents. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The annual league table, compiled by Garrington Property Finders, ranks nearly 1400 cities, towns and villages across England and Wales, Stay in the loop with what matters in our community by signing up for our Daily Newsletter. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. If youre looking for somewhere to make your life seem longer, then this is the place for you. WILTSHIRE continues to be one of the safest places to live in the country, according to new crime figures released by the Office of National Statistics. All the towns with good jobs and money are overpriced for housing, so people are drawn to Swindon as a cheap place to doss down before their long commute to Bristol, Reading or Oxford. A resident said: "There is absolutely nothing to do here except get drunk on the town bridge or dump a shopping trolley in the river which is already full of litter, just like the rest of the town. You can stay up to date on the top news near you with Wiltshire Live's FREE newsletters sign up to our newsletters. Time to find out. One area that is rated particularly unhealthy is Laverstock with a score of 9. Beyond having so much architectural and natural beauty at its fingertips, the town centre itself is thriving with commercial life, as well as pretty parks and open spaces, including the beloved John Coles Park. One . Wiltshire Police recorded a 16.5 per cent reduction in the volume of crime for the 12 months to December 2020 in comparison with a national decrease of 7.8 per cent. She said: "The shops are all closing down. There's no doubt that Wiltshire is one of the most beautiful historic counties in England, with a vast countryside and tonnes of idyllic enchanting little villages and charming market towns to live in. There are perhaps four main demographics that exist in Warminster. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. However, there are pockets of yellow in the southern part of town - indicating it is somewhat healthy. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. READ MORE: Wiltshire's best places to live in 2023 ranked from cheapest to steepest. Is Melksham really a nice place to live? If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. One resident said: "Most people here dont work locally. Once one of the **** gang gets a car they spend the day "Cruisin' rown' town" listening to "Muzik wiv lotsa bass". Is Melksham truly a nice place to live, or are Bradford on Avon, Corsham and Trowbridge a lot better? I think the last time we actually stayed in the town centre for over 3 hours was last summer. Among the "provincial dreck" of areas slated in the 2022 list was Wiltshire's very own Swindon in 31st place - featuring for the first time in its history and dubbed "Britain's most average town. It happens all the time. A new poll has ranked Swindon the sixth best place to live in England. There are decent areas in Swindon. Described as the "kind of hell hole that only exists in the deepest realms of a dark fiction novel," Andover has featured on the list before, becoming a popular target for scrutiny in this scathing survey. You can stay up to date on the top news near you with Wiltshire Live's FREE newsletters enter your email address at the top of the page or sign up to our newsletters. WATCH: Man drives across pavements and hits 70mph in 30mph zone in Wiltshire police chase, Chippenham's controversial A350 dualling raises more concerns, Cotswolds pub The White Hart serving best roast dinner with giant Yorkshire puddings, Internet goes wild for Swindon bookshop's cheeky Prince Harry dig, Meet Wiltshire engineer Jon competing on The Great Pottery Throw Down, GV of Andover, Hampshire town - St. Mary's church and upper High Street. All of our best and brightest content will appear on our website's homepage, but you can also follow our social media pages and join in the debate on other platforms. "Drunkards and druggies are the biggest problem. People seemed more friendly.". The town is minutes from the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as being dotted with its very own nature reserves. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Eldene, Pinehurst, Penhill and the Parks are full of hoodies on stolen e-bikes delivering drugs and occasionally stabbing one another to death. Something went wrong, please try again later. This is 9% higher than 2021's figure of . These damning reviews are a stark exaggeration of its subject's reality, which is clear to anyone who has lived or visited the area. For many, there seems to be a true loyalty to this county town which is set to receive a cash injection from the government's Future High Street Fund of 16 million to regenerate the centre and give Trowbridge a well-deserved spruce. In a poll last week more than 2,900 of you had your say. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The healthiest areas are given a rank of one, while the unhealthiest regions are classed as a 10. 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 lower the score the healthier the area is, meaning it appears blue on the map. WILTSHIRE continues to be one of the safest places to live in the country, according to new crime figures released by the Office of National Statistics. Comments have been closed on this article. 7/ Lacock. Andover is also less than two hours from London by both train and car, with easy access to the A303 and the A343. Every day, no matter where you go, they're there. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Incidents of stalking and harassment showed a 10 per cent increase (2,896 to 3,200), while domestic abuse saw a 10 per cent rise and recorded instances of hate crime saw a 26 per cent increase (836 compared to 665). Archeologists have determined that people have lived in this area since the second century. The average house price in Andover is 313,389, which is lower than the overall county average in Hampshire of 384,071. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. "When people talk about Swindon, it's always a joke. Satirical website iLiveHere.co.uk, best known for its brutal outlook on English towns, ran a poll looking to find the best . The worst places list has become a platform for residents to write savage reviews about the places they live in and see their areas ranked in order of "worst.". All with their own sub [], Read More from Warminster, the hidden sh*thole of roadmen and squaddie mattresses, Salisbury the sort of place people emigrate from to avoid. Properties in Devizes had an overall average price of 318,151 over the last year, with terraces going for an average price of 289,255, semi-detached properties costing on average 327,557 and detached properties selling for 468,377. Another said: "Salisbury the sort of place people emigrate from to avoid.". We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Lower Stratton and South Marston were also ranked the same. "Our drive to robustly identify and log instances of stalking and harassment as well as awareness campaigns around domestic abuse may have been an important factor in our higher number of reported cases. A town near Wiltshire has been ranked among the 'worst places to live in England,' in a controversial survey. The annual league table, compiled by Garrington Property Finders, ranks nearly 1400 cities, towns and villages across England and Wales according to four criteria natural beauty, architectural beauty, quality of life and environmental credentials. Southampton is home to the closest airport to areas like Salisbury, just 30 minutes away - providing a great link to aviation travel for holiday-makers and commuters. Best Places To Live - regional winners for 2019 Petworth, West Sussex Topsham, Devon Isle of Dogs, London Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Edale, Derbyshire York, North Yorkshire Kirkby Lonsdale,. Specialists at CDRC investigated wellbeing by monitoring pollution levels in each Wiltshire neighbourhood, as well as the amount of parks and recreational spaces. Creators of the list, iLiveHere, did not have kind words to say about Andover, Stay in the loop with what matters in our community by signing up for our Daily Newsletter. Amesbury is one of the healthiest towns in Wiltshire after being placed in the best performing decile category, according to the map. There is mention to the Michelin-listed Dorshi for food and cocktails as well as the Red Brick Cafe, Watch House and the Hive on the beach (Burton Bradstock). Our opinion?Trowbridge gets a bad name but has a tonne of good qualities. One of the least healthy places in the town is towards the north-west - rated 9. Salisbury has always been renowned locally for being dodgy and generally **** but, in the last few years, things have really gotten worse. We don't agree with these damning views of our local towns and believe that all these areas deserve more than just a rubbish review, which is why we've added our own opinion below the anonymous critics. EXPERTS at the Consumer Data Research Centre (CDRC) have analysed areas across Wiltshire to reveal the unhealthiest places in the county. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, 1st Floor, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, Wales, NP20 1DW Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's The centre of town is coloured dark blue and towards the east, the area turns a light green - meaning it is still healthy. The people we serve in Swindon and Wiltshire can be assured that we continue to relentlessly tackle criminality in our area and address the priorities set out by the Police and Crime Commissioner to ensure that our communities are safe places in which to live and work.. Ten more teenagers arrested over Calne violent disorder incident, Melksham veteran who lost both his legs fights to represent Britain at Winter Olympics, Man jailed over fake GoFundMe page in memory of fatal crash victims, Longleat's Festival of Light brings The Wondrous Worlds of Roald Dahl to life, Good Food Awards: Wiltshire restaurants and takeaways recognised in prestigious awards. One of its nicer reviews reads: "The name Swindon literally means Pig Hill (from the Anglo-Saxon (Swine Dun). 6/ Tisbury. On the list, which features 50 . Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. GL (Image: Grahame Larter) A town close to the Wiltshire border has been named among some of the worst places to live in England. The clear winner of the poll was South Swindon . If you are a resident of calne, your either one of the commuters or you are built into the fabric. or at least thats what they think! 10) Blackburn. Average house price:322,057 across 2021 with a detached at 427,385, terraced 258,998 and flats 189,452 Bridport is refereed to as 'London by the sea' - would you agree? However, a controversial survey run by ILiveHere has revealed towns slated by their own residents in a satirical monologue of their harshest opinions to argue why they believe it is the worst place to live. The average person there has an iq that stays in single figures and there really is nothing that you can do about it. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Warminster is a small town with independent shops and a good selection of schools. 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. "Years ago, you very rarely saw homeless people or alcoholics around the town. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. "Possession of drugs showed an increase of 14 per cent (1,229 compared to 1,078) on last years recorded crimes and, to some extent, this reflects the successes of operational activity to counter County Lines drug offences being carried out across the Force area during this period. An interactive map has now been created to display the findings. "It is truly the only place where people move house down the ******* street! Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. If youre looking for somewhere to make your life seem longer, then this is the place for you. They are far from the top 10 however, with Andover ranked 22nd and Southampton ranked 44th. The list is compiled by ILiveHere.co.uk, a satirical website, which asked its readers to mock their town and nominate it as the worst place to live. "Its a tribute to the officers, staff and volunteers working for Wiltshire Police who have adapted to this unprecedented challenge to continue to carry out their duties to such a high standard. The annual survey by I Live Here has revealed the 50 least popular areas of the country, according to their readers and roasts the towns dry. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The town just across our border has closely followed Swindon in the 'worst places to live in England' list. Where does your area rank? Wiltshire's best places to live in 2023 ranked from cheapest to steepest. Living in the villages around Swindon can be expensive. . Chief Constable Kier Pritchard said that last year Wiltshire Police recorded the lowest volume of crime per head of population in the country and compared with similarly sized forces which suggests that Wiltshire continues to be one of the safest places in the country. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. However what these people dont realise is that . As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The town is quaint and home to good schools, like the Ofsted rated outstanding Royal Wootton Bassett Academy. It makes me feel really sad.". They show the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions played an important part in significantly reducing the number of some crimes, such as shoplifting, theft, burglary, robbery and vehicle offences. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. READ NEXT New Year Honours 2021: The Wiltshire heroes recognised in this year's list. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Our opinion?Salisbury is a beautiful, quiet place, with a good variety of places to meet up with friends and spend the afternoon chatting over a beverage. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Residents of Swindon say they aren't surprised it ranked in the top 10 of the worst places to live in the UK, Darren Brown slammed the town as 'disgusting', Fellow local Mike Davis called it 'rubbish', Yvonne Taylor added that she wouldn't feel safe in the town centre, Mary Harding agreed along with her husband Mark, Locals say all the shops have closed down and the town has 'plummeted', They say that drunks and drug-users are the biggest issues and that a heavy police presence is normal, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Its groundhog day, Royston [], Read More from Salisbury: I spy with my 3rd eye, You would think a quiet town in Wiltshire with nothing in it, nor surrounding it, would generally be a well kept, peaceful town for the elderly to await their inevitable death. ", Another resident said: "Trowbridge is a small town of narrow-minded conservatives who think that they are liberals. Dad-of-two Mike continued: "I don't go into town very often because I find there's nothing to go in for - it's not worth going in any more. Areas are also ranked one to 10. ", It quipped at the end: Oh well, it has six McDonalds.. Devizes is the West Country's best kept secret. So much worse, in fact, that most people I know here avoid the town centre [], Read More from Salisbury: hole of Wiltshire, I have lived in Salisbury my whole life unfortunately. The town is home to some quirky restaurants like the converted Old Fire Station, as well as The Boston Shaker suited for the resident hipsters. To the east of Warminster, experts found the area was the most healthy and is dark blue. It is also ideally located on thge edge of the North Wessex Downs, and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where there are loads of great walks to explore. Please report any comments that break our rules. However Andover, fared slightly worse, beating Swindon to seventh place. Something went wrong, please try again later. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Im originally from oop north and it still sends the ******* into a frenzy when they here your accent considering its a massive army town. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can The website recently caused a stir when it crowned Andover the 'Gulag of Hampshire'. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. WiltshireLive has listed the top 10 "worst places to live" below. ", "Bassett is an incubator for small-time thugs not brave enough to visit places like Swindon or Chippenham who have genuinely violent thugs, but who, like most playground bullies, feast on a younger more nave audience, who foolishly come to live in a place with the word Royal in front of it, mistaking it for Middleton frequenting places like [one we cannot name], they can **** up kids and helplessly vulnerable adults to their hearts content.". WiltshireLive has gathered some of the most ruthless comments from the vexing pool of reviews, about seven places across the county. 208.97.144.149 Meanwhile, another resident, 79-year-old Yvonne Taylor added that she "wouldn't feel safe" if she went into the town centre. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. "The county lines drugs supply business model could have been invented for Swindon. However, the west of the town is ranked as unhealthy and has been given a 7, meaning the area iscovered in light orange. Top of our 'Best places to escape to the country 2021' list is the small market town of Devizes in Wiltshire. i'm not racist clean,