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About

Ware East is situated on the eastern edge of the town, characterised by residential streets and proximity to the River Lea. The area includes a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, alongside local shops and schools serving the community.

The River Lea and its accompanying navigation canal define much of the area's eastern boundary, with pathways following the waterway. The Ware Lock and a former maltings building, now converted for other uses, are notable features along this stretch of the river.

Area overview

On average Ware East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ware East is £61,801 per year. There are 5 schools in Ware East: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ware East is home to around 11,238 people, with a population density of about 4,544.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ware East Population
11,238
Population density
4,544.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.58(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.44(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.43(-15%)
Other theft
4.63(-17%)
Public order
4.54(-13%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,754
86.76%
Other White
495
4.4%
Other Asian
130
1.16%
Irish
120
1.07%
Indian
106
0.94%
Total population: 11,242

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,125
34.66%
Level 3 (A level)
1,502
16.66%
No qualifications
1,496
16.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,265
14.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
899
9.97%
Total 16+ residents: 9,016

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,594
33.78%
Owns outright
1,530
32.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
708
15%
Other social rented
667
14.13%
Social rents from council
114
2.42%
Total households: 4,719

Property prices in Ware East

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £437,500 in Ware East area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,460,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ware East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ware East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£685,000
Flats53£250,000
Semi-Detached46£513,050
Terraced56£442,500

10 years median price trend in Ware East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ware East.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.