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About

Ware West is a residential suburb situated on the western edge of the historic market town of Ware. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war and more recent housing developments, offering a range of property types. It is primarily a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood with local amenities including schools and convenience stores. The layout is functional, with good road connections to the town centre and the A10, facilitating travel for work and shopping.

The area is bordered by the River Lea and its associated waterways, providing a distinct natural boundary. This proximity to water and the adjacent open spaces, including King George's Playing Field, offers residents access to walking routes and green areas. The Grand Union Canal also runs nearby, contributing to the local landscape. It is a practical and settled community, separate from but dependent on the facilities of the larger town.

Area overview

On average Ware West has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ware West is £67,243 per year. There are 7 schools in Ware West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ware West is home to around 8,389 people, with a population density of about 2,142.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ware West Population
8,389
Population density
2,142.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.55(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.02(+30%)
Public order
4.29(-17%)
Shoplifting
4.29(-40%)
Vehicle crime
3.58(-21%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,262
86.58%
Other White
430
5.13%
Irish
94
1.12%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
90
1.07%
Indian
86
1.03%
Total population: 8,388

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,608
37.35%
Level 3 (A level)
1,289
18.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,005
14.39%
No qualifications
852
12.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
725
10.38%
Total 16+ residents: 6,982

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,359
35.73%
Owns outright
1,283
33.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
581
15.27%
Other social rented
355
9.33%
Shared ownership
115
3.02%
Total households: 3,804

Property prices in Ware West

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £370,750 in Ware West area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,750 up to £995,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ware West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£687,500
Flats57£245,000
Semi-Detached25£500,000
Terraced26£423,500

10 years median price trend in Ware West

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

All postcodes in Ware West

SG129NH

London Road

SG124JJ

Ware Priory

SG120DF

Ware St Mary's

SG120FU

Marsh Lane

SG129NT

Presdales Drive

SG99WY

Marsh Lane

SG120BU

Ward Close

SG120XB

Falcon Court

SG120XN

Maplewood

SG124JD

Ware Priory

SG129LR

Hoe Lane

SG120BG

Lower Bourne Gardens

SG129QN

Marsh Lane

SG124GQ

Marsh Lane

SG120BQ

Lower Bourne Gardens

SG120QB

Little Horse Lane

SG120XJ

The Larches

SG124GW

Marsh Lane

SG124HE

Marsh Lane

SG124HZ

Ware Priory

SG129LB

Spring View Road

SG120AY

Watton Road

SG120QF

Cheyne Close

SG120XE

Briardale

SG124GD

Marsh Lane

SG129JH

The Grotto

SG129LF

Hertford Road

SG129QU

London Road

SG124DN

Marsh Lane

SG129FQ

Sommers Court

SG129LS

Hoe Lane

SG124HY

Ware Priory

SG120AZ

The Brickfields

SG129JZ

Hillside

SG129LA

Chadwell Rise

SG129PY

Crane Mead

SG120BP

Berkeley Close

SG129DD

London Road

SG129FG

Coopers Court

SG129HY

Broadmeads

SG129JJ

Scotts Close

SG129WH

Marsh Lane

SG129JT

Myddleton Road

SG129NS

Presdales Drive

SG129UN

Station Road

SG120XL

Dovedale

SG124JG

Ware Priory

SG120BW

Canons Road

SG120GN

Cowper Close

SG120PT

Thunder Court

SG120XX

Amberley Green

SG124DS

Marsh Lane

SG129PF

Walton Road

SG120AW

Park Road

SG120BH

Delfcroft

SG129HT

Broadmeads

SG129PA

Hoe Lane

SG120AU

Watton Road

SG120RB

Wadesmill Road

SG129FR

London Road

SG129JF

London Road

SG120EJ

Westmill Road

SG120EU

The Hyde

SG120XF

Briardale

SG120XS

Wheatsheaf Drive

SG129JN

Warner Road

SG129PU

Millacres

SG120EN

Richmond Close

SG120QA

Milton Road

SG120XT

The Pastures

SG129LQ

Maltings Court

SG124FW

Marsh Lane

SG124HG

Marsh Lane

SG120BT

Canons Road

SG129FH

Sutton Court

SG129FP

Navigation Drive

SG120AD

Watton Road

SG129ND

Grange Gardens

SG129NU

Hoe Lane

SG120GG

Cowper Close

SG124ET

Marsh Lane

SG124FJ

Marsh Lane

SG124JF

Ware Priory

SG124JH

Ware Priory

SG129FD

Ware Priory

SG129JX

Chadwell

SG120DD

Ware St Mary's

SG120GX

Ware St Mary's

SG129PB

Hoe Lane

SG129WR

Marsh Lane

SG120AG

Gladstone Road

SG120BY

Aldwyke Rise

SG120PZ

Milton Road

SG129HU

Broadmeads

SG124DL

Marsh Lane

SG129UW

Marsh Lane

SG120BL

Lower Bourne Gardens

SG120EW

Westmill Road

SG129FJ

Willow View

SG129JR

Railway View

Data Sources

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