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Ware St Mary's

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About

Ware St Mary's ward is located within the historic market town of Ware, situated along the River Lea. The ward encompasses a mix of residential streets, local retail areas, and community facilities, forming a central part of the town. Its geography includes proximity to the river and the town's main thoroughfares, supporting everyday life for its residents. The area maintains a functional character focused on local services and housing.

A notable local landmark is the preserved Georgian lock-up, known as the 'cage', on Baldock Street. The ward contains several green spaces, including the grounds of St Mary's Church and areas near the riverbank. It functions primarily as a residential and community-focused district within the wider town structure, with access to schools and shopping. The built environment features a variety of architectural periods, reflecting the town's long development.

Area overview

On average Ware St Mary's has very low deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ware St Mary's is £66,137 per year. The median sale price in Ware St Mary's is £475,000 (around £509 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £305,000 and £615,000. There are 4 schools in Ware St Mary's: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 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

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Ware St Mary's

Median price: £475,000

Price per sq ft: £509

Sales (last 12 months): 97

Typical range (middle 50%): £305K – £615K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £509 per square foot) in Ware St Mary's area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,000 up to £1,120,000.

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 St Mary's over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	15	£705,000	£498	£488,750	£637,500	£800,000	£1,071,000
Semi-Detached	32	£552,500	£517	£426,500	£498,750	£640,625	£680,975
Terraced	29	£415,000	£568	£221,000	£342,500	£480,000	£582,000
Flats	21	£224,000	£387	£136,000	£195,000	£240,000	£305,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ware St Mary's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ware St Mary's.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£580,000	£202,000	£435,000	£312,500
2017	£578,500	£224,995	£445,000	£327,500
2018	£488,775	£231,250	£450,000	£360,000
2019	£520,000	£219,500	£440,000	£376,000
2020	£550,000	£220,000	£456,750	£343,750
2021	£560,000	£226,000	£476,250	£387,500
2022	£650,000	£235,000	£500,000	£406,500
2023	£547,500	£228,000	£525,000	£390,000
2024	£596,400	£235,000	£500,000	£405,000
2025	£667,500	£217,750	£520,000	£388,750
2026	£707,500	£231,500	£585,000	£410,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ware St Mary's.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£386	£385	£454	£450
2017	£479	£407	£444	£504
2018	£442	£399	£490	£459
2019	£415	£394	£396	£448
2020	£422	£403	£470	£515
2021	£499	£397	£517	£503
2022	£519	£420	£507	£540
2023	£583	£411	£524	£555
2024	£573	£420	£487	£501
2025	£510	£412	£529	£526
2026	£481	£401	£517	£576

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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 St Mary's ward.

Local councillors

Martin Francis Butcher

Ware St Mary's - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Steven Watson