New Road, Ware
House prices, sold prices and local information for SG12 7BS, SG12 7DE, SG12 7BU.
At a glance
37 property sales on New Road, Ware have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £336,750. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £454,124. Average sale prices fell from £437,125 in 2016 to £336,750 in 2026 (-23%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 29% below the Ware average of £475,629 over the same period. 7 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 7 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on New Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SG12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 27 | £454,124 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 9 | £536,667 | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Detached | 1 | £485,000 | 28 Jun 2021 |
Sold prices on New Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17, New Road SG12 7BS | 29 Jun 2026 | £297,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, New Road SG12 7BS | 19 Jan 2026 | £376,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Northern Maltings, 16, New Road SG12 7DE | 22 Aug 2025 | £555,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Northern Maltings, 16, New Road SG12 7DE | 21 Jul 2025 | £505,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, New Road SG12 7BS | 25 Oct 2024 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, New Road SG12 7BS | 25 Sep 2024 | £400,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| The Flat, 1, New Road SG12 7BS | 23 Aug 2024 | £100,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, New Road SG12 7BS | 27 Oct 2023 | £385,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Northern Maltings, 16, New Road SG12 7DE | 28 Nov 2022 | £585,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 85, New Road SG12 7BY | 6 Oct 2022 | £2,510,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 20, New Road SG12 7BS | 14 Apr 2022 | £430,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Northern Maltings, 16, New Road SG12 7DE | 15 Mar 2022 | £590,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 55, New Road SG12 7BU | 19 Oct 2021 | £422,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Northern Maltings, 16, New Road SG12 7DE | 28 Jul 2021 | £545,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, New Road SG12 7BS | 28 Jun 2021 | £485,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, New Road SG12 7BS | 23 Mar 2021 | £362,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24B, New Road SG12 7BU | 18 Mar 2021 | £735,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, New Road SG12 7BS | 18 Mar 2021 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24A, New Road SG12 7BU | 29 Oct 2020 | £715,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, New Road SG12 7BS | 9 Sep 2020 | £362,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 39, New Road SG12 7BU | 19 Jun 2020 | £420,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Chapel Mews 48C, New Road SG12 7BY | 26 May 2020 | £665,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24C, New Road SG12 7BU | 9 Dec 2019 | £470,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24D, New Road SG12 7BU | 7 Oct 2019 | £390,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Northern Maltings, 16, New Road SG12 7DE | 16 Aug 2019 | £525,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11A, New Road SG12 7BS | 13 Mar 2019 | £530,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Northern Maltings, 16, New Road SG12 7DE | 26 Nov 2018 | £469,850 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Northern Maltings, 16, New Road SG12 7DE | 9 Oct 2018 | £530,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 57, New Road SG12 7BU | 24 Aug 2018 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Northern Maltings, 16, New Road SG12 7DE | 21 May 2018 | £435,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 67, New Road SG12 7BU | 26 Mar 2018 | £550,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, New Road SG12 7BS | 22 Aug 2017 | £410,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, New Road SG12 7BS | 21 Jul 2017 | £287,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 105B, New Road SG12 7BY | 12 Jun 2017 | £825,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 52, New Road SG12 7BY | 3 Feb 2017 | £499,995 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Northern Maltings, 16, New Road SG12 7DE | 8 Dec 2016 | £515,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Chapel Mews 48C, New Road SG12 7BY | 29 Nov 2016 | £505,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, New Road SG12 7BS | 12 Sep 2016 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 55, New Road SG12 7BU | 11 Mar 2016 | £378,500 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7, New Road | £287,000 (Jul 2017) → £320,000 (Mar 2021) → £376,000 (Jan 2026) | +31% over 8 yrs |
| 1, Northern Maltings, 16, New Road | £469,850 (Nov 2018) → £555,000 (Aug 2025) | +18% over 7 yrs |
| 15, New Road | £362,500 (Sep 2020) → £400,000 (Sep 2024) | +10% over 4 yrs |
| 5, New Road | £350,000 (Sep 2016) → £362,500 (Mar 2021) → £385,000 (Oct 2023) | +10% over 7 yrs |
| 55, New Road | £378,500 (Mar 2016) → £422,500 (Oct 2021) | +12% over 6 yrs |
| 3, Chapel Mews 48C, New Road | £505,000 (Nov 2016) → £665,000 (May 2020) | +32% over 3 yrs |
| 5, Northern Maltings, 16, New Road | £515,000 (Dec 2016) → £525,000 (Aug 2019) | +2% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near New Road
Crime
168 crimes were reported within about a mile of New 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 | 54 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Public order | 8 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
New Road is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Beane catchment Flood alert area
- River Rib at Wadesmill to Hertford Flood warning area
- River Lee at Hertford Flood alert area
- River Lee at Hertford and Ware Flood warning 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 New Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery 332 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 202 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Presdales School 1,167 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Catherine's Church of England Primary School 415 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | 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 |
| Kingshill Infant School 206 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Chauncy School 1,515 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Pinewood School 206 pupils | Academy special converter | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 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 0.2 mi · 4 min walk
- Hertford East station 2.0 mi · 41 min walk
- St Margarets (Herts) station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Bell PH (nr, New Road) 1 min walk
- Old Town Hall (opp, High Street) 1 min walk
- Old Town Hall (adj, High Street) 2 min walk
- Bowling Road (adj, Star Street) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Dolphin House Surgery
6-7 East Street, Ware · 0.0 mi - New River Health
St Mary's Courtyard, Church Street, Ware · 0.2 mi - Lea Wharf Medical
17 Bircherley Green, Hertford · 2.3 mi - Hailey View Surgery
39 Christian Close, Hoddesdon · 2.4 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 7 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 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 4 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 55.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 32.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,078 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,128 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 99% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 99% | 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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