ANDOVER has once again been listed among the worst places to live in the UK in a recent poll.
Satirical website iLiveHere each year asks the public to review their area as they rank the nation's towns and cities.
Over 105,000 people voted this year with the results announced on Monday, February 6.
The poll sees Andover move up to 7th, last year it was ranked at 30th and in 2021 it was ranked 22nd.
Using a tongue-in-cheek style, writers for iLiveHere describe what they think are the less appealing parts of the town. One commenter wrote: “Andover is the kind of hell hole that only exists in the deepest realms of a dark fiction novel,” adding: “Nothing nice exists in this town, nothing good”.
Andover residents have your say! Do you think Andover deserves this bad reputation? Let us know what is great about Andover in the comments section below.
Before you do, here are a few things that Andover can be proud of:
Anton Lakes Nature Reserve
Designated a Local Nature Reserve in 1996 Anton Lakes is situated just north of Andover town centre.
The reserve is made up of a range of habitats following its use for gravel extraction, it provides a habitat for rare long-stalked yellow sedge, along with a variety of birds including the great-crested grebe which calls the lakes home.
The Lights Theatre
The theatre features a 249-seat auditorium, with a large arena hall, amongst other facilities open to the community.
Throughout the year it offers a full programme of music, theatre, comedy and dance, with a number of famous faces visiting The Lights to perform.
In 2022 the theatre welcomed the likes of comedians Seann Walsh and Suzi Ruffell, along with playing host to a number of great theatre companies and performances from local groups.
The Hawk Conservancy Trust
The Hawk Conservancy Trust is an award-winning visitor attraction set in 22 acres of woodland and wildflower meadow, there are over 130 birds of prey on view, from the tiny Pygmy Owl to the Steller's Sea Eagles.
There are many more things that Andover can be proud of, so let us know what you think should be on our list.
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