Linwood Road, Ware
House prices, sold prices and local information for SG12 7JQ, SG12 7JG.
At a glance
15 property sales on Linwood Road, Ware have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 18 Dec 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £529,833. Average sale prices rose from £462,333 in 2016 to £596,667 in 2024 (+29%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Linwood Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Linwood Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SG12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 15 | £529,833 | 18 Dec 2024 |
Sold prices on Linwood Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Linwood Road SG12 7JQ | 18 Dec 2024 | £710,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Linwood Road SG12 7JQ | 30 Apr 2024 | £490,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Linwood Road SG12 7JG | 8 Mar 2024 | £590,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Linwood Road SG12 7JQ | 1 Jul 2022 | £578,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Linwood Road SG12 7JQ | 30 Jun 2022 | £695,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Linwood Road SG12 7JQ | 16 Sep 2021 | £495,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Linwood Road SG12 7JG | 23 Nov 2020 | £510,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Linwood Road SG12 7JQ | 8 Jun 2020 | £525,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Linwood Road SG12 7JQ | 3 May 2018 | £515,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Linwood Road SG12 7JQ | 12 Dec 2017 | £530,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Linwood Road SG12 7JQ | 8 Sep 2017 | £447,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Linwood Road SG12 7JQ | 3 Mar 2017 | £475,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Linwood Road SG12 7JG | 17 Nov 2016 | £472,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Linwood Road SG12 7JG | 11 Nov 2016 | £450,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Linwood Road SG12 7JG | 22 Apr 2016 | £465,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Linwood Road | £530,000 (Dec 2017) → £710,000 (Dec 2024) | +34% over 7 yrs |
| 20, Linwood Road | £472,000 (Nov 2016) → £590,000 (Mar 2024) | +25% over 7 yrs |
| 17, Linwood Road | £475,000 (Mar 2017) → £515,000 (May 2018) | +8% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Linwood Road
Crime
147 crimes were reported within about a mile of Linwood Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 49 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Linwood Road is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Rib at Wadesmill to Hertford Flood warning area
- River Lee at Hertford Flood alert area
- Rivers Rib and Quin Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Linwood Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priors Wood Primary School 231 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Kingshill Infant School 206 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School 231 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery 332 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 202 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Catherine's Church of England Primary School 415 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Chauncy School 1,515 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Presdales School 1,167 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Ware station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- St Margarets (Herts) station 2.3 mi · 45 min walk
- Hertford East station 2.7 mi · 54 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Parnel Road (opp, Tower Road) 2 min walk
- Parnel Road (nr, Tower Road) 2 min walk
- Selwyn Court (adj, Tower Road) 3 min walk
- Selwyn Court (opp, Tower Street) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Dolphin House Surgery
6-7 East Street, Ware · 0.7 mi - New River Health
St Mary's Courtyard, Church Street, Ware · 0.8 mi - Hailey View Surgery
39 Christian Close, Hoddesdon · 2.9 mi - Lea Wharf Medical
17 Bircherley Green, Hertford · 2.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 4 of 10 · Crime: decile 4 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 63.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 6.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 29.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 784 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,163 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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