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Ware St Mary's

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. 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

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £421,500 in Ware St Mary's area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,000 up to £895,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 St Mary's over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	11	£580,000	£432,500	£528,750	£687,500	£800,100
Flats	24	£219,000	£140,550	£195,000	£231,250	£304,000
Semi-Detached	23	£502,000	£401,000	£450,000	£547,500	£672,000
Terraced	16	£398,750	£296,250	£364,250	£430,500	£500,000

10 years median price trend in Ware St Mary's

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail