Town Pop. 19,676

Living in Ware: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ware scores 58/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 61/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. Safety falls furthest short: 65/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 8 places in the SG11 postcode district. No category drops below 44/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. It scores 14 points above the SG11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SG11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
65
84.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 618 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 357 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Other theft 112 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 93 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 88 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 392 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 116 crimes
  2. 2 Roman Court 62 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 39 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 10.2 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
68
Green Space 63
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
61
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area · 23 within 4km
3Outstanding7Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Middleton SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Presdales SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • The Chauncy SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kingshill Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Larkspur AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Priors Wood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2026
    Good
  • St Catherine's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wheatcroft Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
50
A&E departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital5 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital6.2 mi
Potters Bar Clinic9.8 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
2 GP surgeries in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,776 patients per GP
3dentists4pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
66
Full fibre (FTTP)67.9%
available across East Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 419 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate63.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.9%Unemployed2.4%Retired22.4%Student3.3%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.2%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.7%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership68.6%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax East Hertfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,637
B £1,909
C £2,182
D £2,455
E £3,001
F £3,546
G £4,092
H £4,910
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
44
Ware 0.4 mi
Hertford East 2 mi
St Margarets 2.2 mi
J6 A1(M) 7.7 mi
J6 A1(M) 7.8 mi
J4 A1(M) 8.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Ample 16
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 25
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 51
Takeaways Adequate 9
Fitness Ample 17

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £425,000 163
Detached £785,000 13
Semi-detached £540,628 44
Terraced £442,500 48
Flat / Maisonette £245,000 58
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£221k £416k £618k £813k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Great Amwell 51 1.5 mi away ⇄
Thundridge and Wadesmill 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hertford Heath 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hertford 59 2.3 mi away ⇄
Stanstead Abbotts 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
High Cross 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hunsdon 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Widford 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hoddesdon 56 4.1 mi away ⇄
Roydon (Epping Forest) 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Watton at Stone 50 4.4 mi away ⇄
Birch Green 48 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ware a nice place to live?

Ware is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ware is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Ware?

Ware has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 65/100. There were 1,660 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ware?

Among the top-rated schools in Ware are Middleton School, Presdales School and The Chauncy School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Ware in total.

What are house prices like in Ware?

The current median house price in Ware is £425,000, around 49% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £785,000, semi-detached £540,628, terraced £442,500, flat £245,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 25%. There were 163 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Ware in context

See where Ware ranks among the best places to live in Hertfordshire

Postcode districts in Ware

SG11 44 ⇄
SG12 53 ⇄
SG9 38 ⇄

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