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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 44 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
44
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
22.29(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.97(+38%)
Shoplifting
4.89(-29%)
Public order
4.53(-12%)
Other theft
4.17(-24%)
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 £352,500 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
Flats57£237,500
Detached13£665,000
Terraced27£415,000
Semi-Detached25£525,000

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

SG120QH

Clarks Close

SG129LS

Hoe Lane

SG120AD

Watton Road

SG120BS

Berkeley Close

SG129NL

Post Wood Road

SG120QB

Little Horse Lane

SG124GE

Marsh Lane

SG120EP

Church Field

SG120XN

Maplewood

SG120AZ

The Brickfields

SG120DF

Ware St Mary's

SG120BJ

Lower Bourne Gardens

SG129NS

Presdales Drive

SG120BX

Trapstyle Road

SG129LE

Hertford Road

SG129FG

Coopers Court

SG120AR

Fanshawe Crescent

SG129NJ

Post Wood Road

SG120DB

Strawberry Fields

SG120DS

Park Road

SG129FR

London Road

SG129NW

Red House Close

SG120BU

Ward Close

SG120XY

The Hawthorns

SG129JF

London Road

SG120EQ

Wengeo Lane

SG129PA

Hoe Lane

SG120QF

Cheyne Close

SG120AT

Watton Road

SG129NT

Presdales Drive

SG120QD

Milton Road

SG129FE

Dixons Court

SG124JL

Ware Priory

SG120AQ

Gladstone Road

SG120AX

Watton Road

SG129NY

Hoe Lane

SG129PE

Windmill Field

SG120GN

Cowper Close

SG129FQ

Sommers Court

SG129FP

Navigation Drive

SG120DR

Rendelsham Close

SG124FJ

Marsh Lane

SG129NE

Grange Gardens

SG124HZ

Ware Priory

SG120RD

Kingsway

SG129PL

The Carriages

SG129EJ

Broadmeads

SG120AS

Fanshawe Crescent

SG120FU

Marsh Lane

SG129LQ

Maltings Court

SG129NN

Presdales Drive

SG129FY

Ware Priory

SG120GR

Gladstone Road

SG120XP

Wheatsheaf Drive

SG129FF

Loxley Court

SG129AX

Hertford Road

SG120DP

Park Road

SG120GJ

Cowper Close

SG129HX

Broadmeads

SG124ET

Marsh Lane

SG120EH

Wengeo Lane

SG124DN

Marsh Lane

SG129PZ

Crane Mead Business Park

SG129QU

London Road

SG129PH

Walton Road

SG129JH

The Grotto

SG120BQ

Lower Bourne Gardens

SG124GD

Marsh Lane

SG129QS

Ware Priory

SG124GW

Marsh Lane

SG129NU

Hoe Lane

SG120XB

Falcon Court

SG120EG

Wengeo Lane

SG129PJ

College Close

SG129JL

Warner Road

SG120XA

The Blanes

SG120AU

Watton Road

SG124HY

Ware Priory

SG120EU

The Hyde

SG129LF

Hertford Road

SG129ND

Grange Gardens

SG129JY

Chadwell

SG129NH

London Road

SG129JQ

Scotts Road

SG120PY

Orchard Close

SG129FW

Amwell End

SG120BB

Trapstyle Road

SG124JG

Ware Priory

SG129HU

Broadmeads

SG120BT

Canons Road

SG129QP

Marsh Lane

SG129NF

Presdales Court

SG120EW

Westmill Road

SG99WY

Marsh Lane

SG129JU

Meadview Road

SG124JD

Ware Priory

SG129JJ

Scotts Close

SG129HT

Broadmeads

SG129NX

Hoe Lane

SG120BH

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.