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SG12

WARE

Hertfordshire, East Of England, England

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SG12 is the postcode district for WARE, located in Hertfordshire, East Of England.

Avg price £471,109
1yr change ▲ 1.7%
Crime 57% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£471,109

▲ 1.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

64% above national avg

Crime Rate

34.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

57% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

19 schools

Broadband Speed

296 Mbps

Property Prices in SG12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SG12 is £471,109, which is 18% below the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.

Properties in SG12 cost 64.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SG12 have risen 1.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £808,360 177
Semi-detached £539,184 325
Terraced £445,871 333
Flat £252,274 468
All types £471,109 1349

5-Year Price History

£468K £470K £472K £474K £476K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SG12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 34.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SG12 has a crime rate well 57% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
12.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
7.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
4.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SG12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SG12 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Hunsdon Junior Mixed and Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Widford School Primary Not inspected mi
Priors Wood Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Kingshill Infant School Primary Good mi
Little Munden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

156,875

Population

62

Median Age

35%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
35.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SG12 are 296.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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296.0 Mbps

Avg Download

53.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

73%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SG12 is collected by East Hertfordshire. The Band D rate is £2,117/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

SG

SG12 — WARE

Area Summary

SG12 (WARE) offers above-average property prices (£471,109, 64% above national average), low crime (57% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (296 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SG12 WARE

What is the average house price in SG12 WARE?
The average house price in SG12 (WARE) is £471,109, based on 1349 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 64% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.7% over the past year.
Is SG12 WARE a safe area to live?
Crime in SG12 is significantly below the national average (34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (12.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SG12 WARE?
The population of SG12 (WARE) is approximately 156,875 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 35% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SG12?
The average broadband download speed in SG12 is 296 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 73%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SG12 WARE?
There are 19 schools in or near SG12. 32% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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