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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 low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 4 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

Median price£419,000
Price per sq ft£483
Sales (last 12 months)120
Typical range (middle 50%)£275K – £536K

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £419,000 (about £483 per square foot) in Ware West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,500 up to £1,335,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£737,500£537
Semi-Detached34£528,250£510
Terraced24£419,000£554
Flats46£255,000£411

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ware West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ware West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£600,000£237,000£415,000£334,000
2017£615,000£279,998£474,000£355,000
2018£655,000£270,000£478,750£375,000
2019£595,000£270,000£440,000£373,000
2020£777,500£280,000£458,750£343,750
2021£635,000£265,000£483,750£390,000
2022£690,000£275,000£502,000£410,000
2023£875,000£260,000£535,000£390,000
2024£682,500£257,500£500,000£419,500
2025£705,000£260,000£523,000£421,500
2026£785,000£260,000£537,500£410,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ware West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ware West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£432£390£477£441
2017£494£414£441£462
2018£439£405£494£459
2019£449£383£399£449
2020£415£397£491£495
2021£500£389£514£493
2022£509£416£525£525
2023£579£402£519£555
2024£521£405£523£499
2025£514£405£503£530
2026£538£412£519£581
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ware West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ware West in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.