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Ware Priory

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About

Ware Priory ward encompasses the central and southern sections of the town of Ware, situated along the River Lea. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Its commercial heart is focused around the High Street, which runs parallel to the river, providing everyday services and local shops. The ward's geography is defined by the waterway and the adjacent canal, shaping its layout and green spaces.

The ward's namesake, Ware Priory, is a historic manor house with gardens that serve as a public park along the riverbank. This area includes a leisure centre and provides access to walking paths beside the New River and the Lee Navigation. The presence of these waterways and the former maltings buildings near Ware Lock offer a distinct character, blending historical industrial heritage with community recreation areas in the town's centre.

Area overview

On average Ware Priory has very low deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 12.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ware Priory is £64,641 per year. There are 6 schools in Ware Priory: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Ware Priory

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 in Ware Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,750 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ware Priory 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 Priory over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£850,000
Flats79£260,000
Semi-Detached14£581,000
Terraced34£447,500

10 years median price trend in Ware Priory

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

Data Sources

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