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SG12 7DX

Common Wharf

Ware Priory

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Detailed insights for SG12 7DX

Overview

Postcode SG12 7DX is located in an urban city, within the Ware Priory ward of East Hertfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Ware East area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ware East is £61,801 per year. The nearest station is Ware (Herts), about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Wooden Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
19.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Ware East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,386 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Ware East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.9%

Approximately 19.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Ware East is £61,801 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 176 ft away from SG12 7DX.

Flood risk

No risk

Ware East near SG12 7DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ware (Herts) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SG12 7DX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Ware (Herts)

N/A

Walking directions to Ware (Herts)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SG12 7DX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWooden ParkMediumWalking directions to Wooden Park
0.4 miKing George's FieldMediumWalking directions to King George's Field

Area Profile

Population
407
Population density
6,379.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.46(+73%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.3(+326%)
Public order
13.15(+157%)
Shoplifting
12.68(+85%)
Other theft
9.86(+80%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
283
69.7%
Other Asian
30
7.39%
Other White
25
6.16%
Other
22
5.42%
African
13
3.2%
Total population: 406

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
146
40.9%
Level 3 (A level)
64
17.93%
No qualifications
62
17.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
8.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
7.84%
Total 16+ residents: 357

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
124
50.41%
Other social rented
44
17.89%
Owns with a mortgage
41
16.67%
Owns outright
20
8.13%
Other forms of private rent
12
4.88%
Total households: 246

Property prices in Ware Priory

Median price£330,000
Price per sq ft£465
Sales (last 12 months)128
Typical range (middle 50%)£259K – £475K

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £465 per square foot) in Ware Priory 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 Priory over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£920,000£566
Semi-Detached19£577,500£520
Terraced32£427,500£543
Flats66£259,000£413

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ware Priory

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ware Priory.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£584,250£258,498£425,000£410,506
2017£707,500£270,000£514,995£411,500
2018£710,000£272,500£571,500£412,500
2019£630,000£265,000£435,000£397,500
2020£797,500£285,000£542,500£381,250
2021£658,750£260,000£470,000£422,500
2022£800,000£280,000£531,000£447,500
2023£910,000£268,000£597,500£440,000
2024£757,500£265,000£552,000£421,500
2025£841,250£260,000£582,000£445,000
2026£1,138,750£259,000£475,000£385,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ware Priory.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ware Priory.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£462£419£487£435
2017£483£419£439£433
2018£467£420£443£453
2019£548£397£470£470
2020£452£410£482£451
2021£498£406£528£474
2022£552£425£535£537
2023£554£439£494£526
2024£512£416£546£534
2025£499£410£526£523
2026£780£404£520£584
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ware Priory.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG12 7DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG12 7DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 May 20261, Bowsher Court, Ware, SG12 7EBFlatsLeasehold£270,000
24 Apr 202619, Bowsher Court, Ware, SG12 7EBFlatsLeasehold£259,000
27 Mar 202653, Bowsher Court, Ware, SG12 7EBFlatsLeasehold£257,500
23 Feb 202670, Bowsher Court, Ware, SG12 7EBFlatsLeasehold£141,000
24 Oct 20259, Bowsher Court, Ware, SG12 7EBFlatsLeasehold£267,500

Schools

In the SG12 7DX postcode area, located within Ware East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG12 7DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE (VA) Primary School and NurseryVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 mi16 plusHertford Regional CollegeFurther education

Good

0.2 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG12 7DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG12 7DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSainsbury's LocalStar Street, East Hertfordshire, SG12 9BXWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miCostcutterAmwell End, East Hertfordshire, SG12 9HWWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miTesco5-6 West Street, Ware, SG12 9EEWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miSugar and Scoop76-78 High Street, Ware, SG12 9ATWalking directions to Sugar and Scoop
0.2 miGK's Mini Market79 High Street, Ware, SG12 9ADWalking directions to GK's Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Hertfordshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,560
Band B£1,820
Band C£2,080
Band D£2,340
Band E£2,860
Band F£3,379
Band G£3,899
Band H£4,679

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SG12 7DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Robert Kenneth Williams

Ware Priory - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Graeme Crerar Hill

Ware Priory - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Josh Dean

Hertford and Stortford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictEast HertfordshireE07000242
Parliamentary ConstituencyHertford and StortfordE14001283
WardWare PrioryE05015375
ParishWareE04004756
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ware EastE02004889
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Hertfordshire 012CE01023514
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2016-04-01

Frequently asked questions about SG12 7DX

Is SG12 7DX (Ware East) safe?

The area around SG12 7DX records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near SG12 7DX?

The median sale price around SG12 7DX in Ware East is £330,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SG12 7DX?

There are 12 schools close to SG12 7DX, including Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery (Good), Hertford Regional College (Good) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SG12 7DX?

The closest station to SG12 7DX is Ware (Herts), about 241 m away.

How deprived is the area around SG12 7DX?

SG12 7DX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,386 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SG12 7DX (Ware East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hertford and Stortford covering SG12 7DX is Josh Dean (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: George Robert Kenneth Williams (Green Party) and Graeme Crerar Hill (Green Party).

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.