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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

SG129LH

Hertford Road

SG120BS

Berkeley Close

SG120RH

Bryce Close

SG129JG

Scotts Road

SG120BJ

Lower Bourne Gardens

SG120DB

Strawberry Fields

SG120EQ

Wengeo Lane

SG124FZ

Marsh Lane

SG129FF

Loxley Court

SG129NF

Presdales Court

SG129PZ

Crane Mead Business Park

SG120GJ

Cowper Close

SG120GP

Gladstone Road

SG129JE

Amwell End

SG129JS

Pine Close

SG129NX

Hoe Lane

SG120EP

Church Field

SG120RZ

Page Hill

SG120BB

Trapstyle Road

SG120BX

Trapstyle Road

SG120XR

Wheatsheaf Drive

SG120AR

Fanshawe Crescent

SG120BD

Croft Road

SG129EJ

Broadmeads

SG129JU

Meadview Road

SG129LW

Reed Place

SG129NZ

Hoe Lane

SG120XQ

Kestrel Court

SG129FY

Ware Priory

SG129PG

Cedar Close

SG112BD

Marsh Lane

SG120DQ

Demontfort Rise

SG120EG

Wengeo Lane

SG120HU

Buryfield Maltings

SG120AS

Fanshawe Crescent

SG120QD

Milton Road

SG129LD

Chadwell

SG129NP

Presdales Drive

SG120AJ

Park Road

SG120ER

The Hyde

SG90ZU

Marsh Lane

SG120AT

Watton Road

SG120PY

Orchard Close

SG120NN

Marsh Lane

SG120BA

Trapstyle Road

SG120XD

The Blanes

SG129HX

Broadmeads

SG129PE

Windmill Field

SG120GE

Roman Court

SG129PJ

College Close

SG129QB

Marsh Lane

SG129NJ

Post Wood Road

SG120BE

Lower Bourne Gardens

SG120FG

The Harwoods

SG129NE

Grange Gardens

SG129PT

Wickhams Wharf

SG120AQ

Gladstone Road

SG120DE

Priory Street

SG120DS

Park Road

SG120GH

Cowper Close

SG120XP

Wheatsheaf Drive

SG129JL

Warner Road

SG129NR

Peters Wood Hill

SG129FE

Dixons Court

SG129JY

Chadwell

SG129PD

Walnut Tree Walk

SG120DA

Priors Gate

SG129FL

John Gilpin Close

SG129QL

Peerglow Centre

SG129UT

Station Road

SG90TP

Marsh Lane

SG120DJ

Priory Street

SG120FQ

Trapstyle Road

SG120XG

Greenhills

SG120QH

Clarks Close

SG120XA

The Blanes

SG129JP

Fairway

SG129QP

Marsh Lane

SG120BZ

Rolleston Close

SG129AX

Hertford Road

SG120BN

Canons Road

SG120GR

Gladstone Road

SG90ZN

Marsh Lane

SG120AN

Park Road

SG120DP

Park Road

SG120ED

Valley Close

SG120XU

The Brambles

SG124JA

Ware Priory

SG129PL

The Carriages

SG129FW

Amwell End

SG129JW

Little Acres

SG129LY

London Road

SG129LP

London Road

SG120GF

Brewery Yard

SG120SF

Poles Lane

SG120XY

The Hawthorns

SG129NN

Presdales Drive

SG120XW

Greyfriars

SG129LZ

Gilpin Road

SG129NQ

Beech Close

Data Sources

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