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Ware Rural

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Crime
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About

Ware Rural ward covers a large expanse of countryside to the north and west of Ware town. The landscape is primarily composed of agricultural fields, mixed woodland, and scattered farmsteads. The area includes several smaller settlements and hamlets, such as Wareside and Widford, which maintain their own distinct characters. The River Lea and its tributaries, including the River Ash, flow through parts of the ward, shaping the low-lying terrain.

A notable feature is the presence of the Ware Meads, a significant area of historic floodplain meadowland. The ward contains numerous public footpaths and bridleways that cross the farmland and connect the settlements. Much of the local activity is centred around agriculture and the community life of its small villages. The area provides a clear contrast to the more urban character of the adjoining town.

Area overview

On average Ware Rural has average deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ware Rural is £71,779 per year. The median sale price in Ware Rural is £619,000 (around £439 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £450,000 and £881,250. There are 3 schools in Ware Rural: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Ware Rural

Median price: £619,000
Price per sq ft: £439
Sales (last 12 months): 26
Typical range (middle 50%): £450K – £881K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £619,000 (about £439 per square foot) in Ware Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £2,850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ware Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£1,247,500£543
Semi-Detached6£625,000£418
Terraced11£450,000£469
Flats1£265,000£404

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ware Rural

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ware Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£612,500—£451,000£622,500
2017£668,000£200,000£442,500£405,000
2018£630,000£230,000£405,000£360,000
2019£780,000£235,000£550,000£369,000
2020£757,500£167,500£690,000£387,500
2021£825,000£225,000£471,500£355,000
2022£717,500£211,500£507,500£444,000
2023£845,000£240,000£668,750£900,000
2024£885,000—£450,000£446,250
2025£790,000£260,000£575,000£493,000
2026£1,180,000£265,000£545,000£397,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ware Rural.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ware Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£413—£440£456
2017£407£381£395£479
2018£415£396£505£450
2019£459£352£361£457
2020£465£283£388£457
2021£461£343£439£492
2022£527£390£558£473
2023£427£372£486£430
2024£532—£498£514
2025£537£390£473£474
2026£444£404£441£439
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ware Rural.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Hertfordshire district.

Band A£1,637
Band B£1,909
Band C£2,182
Band D£2,455
Band E£3,000
Band F£3,546
Band G£4,091
Band H£4,910

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Ware Rural ward.

Local councillors

David Andrews

Ware Rural - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative