Poles Lane, Thundridge, Ware
House prices, sold prices and local information for SG12 0SQ, SG12 0SG.
At a glance
8 property sales on Poles Lane, Thundridge, Ware have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £1,315,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £1,071,125. Average sale prices rose from £985,000 in 2016 to £1,188,500 in 2025 (+21%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold.
House prices on Poles Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Poles Lane 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 | 4 | £1,071,125 | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Detached | 3 | £1,283,333 | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Terraced | 1 | £922,500 | 19 Jun 2020 |
Sold prices on Poles Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton, Poles Lane SG12 0SQ | 28 Nov 2025 | £1,315,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Downfield Cottages, Poles Lane SG12 0SG | 9 Oct 2025 | £1,062,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Sprangewell East, Poles Lane SG12 0SQ | 11 May 2022 | £1,652,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Thundridge House, Poles Lane SG12 0SQ | 11 Feb 2021 | £3,200,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Browsley House, Poles Lane SG12 0SG | 19 Jun 2020 | £922,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| The Electric House, Poles Lane SG12 0SG | 4 Oct 2019 | £1,335,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Hazel Cottage, Poles Lane SG12 0SQ | 25 Jul 2017 | £800,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Downfield Cottages, Poles Lane SG12 0SG | 7 Oct 2016 | £770,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Hanbury Lodge, Poles Lane SG12 0SQ | 3 Jun 2016 | £1,200,000 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Poles Lane
Crime
10 crimes were reported within about a mile of Poles Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Poles Lane is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Beane catchment Flood alert area
- River Rib at Wadesmill to Hertford Flood warning area
- River Rib at Buntingford to Barwick 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 Poles Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thundridge Church of England Primary School 91 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Kingshill Infant School 206 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School 231 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Puller Memorial, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School 45 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| The Chauncy School 1,515 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Catherine's Church of England Primary School 415 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Priors Wood Primary School 231 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery 332 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 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 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
- Hertford East station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
- Hertford North station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Maltons (nr, Wadesmill Road) 4 min walk
- Maltons (opp, Wadesmill Road) 4 min walk
- Village Hall (adj, Wadesmill Road) 8 min walk
- Village Hall (opp, Wadesmill Road) 8 min walk
GP surgeries
- New River Health
St Mary's Courtyard, Church Street, Ware · 1.4 mi - Dolphin House Surgery
6-7 East Street, Ware · 1.6 mi - Lea Wharf Medical
17 Bircherley Green, Hertford · 3.0 mi - Hanscombe House Surgery
Hanscome House Surgery, 52A St. Andrew Street, Hertford · 3.2 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 6 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 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 75.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 630 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,572 |
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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