Ware West
East Hertfordshire 013 · 5 sub-areas · 8,619 residents
East Hertfordshire 013 sits within East Hertfordshire in the East of England, home to around 8,600 people. A typical two-bedroom property lets for about £1,356 a month — above the national median for a 2-bed, but considerably less than comparable commuter zones closer to London. The rail commute into the capital takes just under 55 minutes by public transport, making this a practical base for London workers.
Ware West is a commuter neighbourhood within East Hertfordshire — train into London runs in around 53 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Ware West?
2 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 17 restaurants and 5 pubs in five minutes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,504 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Ware West in East Hertfordshire
Living in Ware West
East Hertfordshire 013 has the feel of a settled, owner-occupied commuter area rather than a transient rental market. Nearly seven in ten households own their home, and the area scores in the top 20% nationally on the deprivation index — meaning it's among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Greenspace is genuinely accessible: the nearest open space is roughly 310 metres away on average, and just over half of residents are within easy walking distance of green space.
The cost of living here sits in the middle tier for the East of England. Median rents rose around 5.4% in the past year, putting pressure on the roughly 16% of households in private rented accommodation. At a median rent of £1,504 a month, renters are spending around 53% of take-home pay on housing — well above the comfortable threshold, so budgeting carefully matters. The deposit timeline works out to about 4.6 years of saving, which is demanding but not exceptional for this part of the country.
The population skews mature and stable. The under-18 and 65-plus age groups each account for roughly 18–19% of residents, and the working-age spread across the 18–64 bracket is fairly even. About 38% of residents hold a degree-level qualification, above the national average, which fits the commuter-professional profile. The area is predominantly UK-born (around 91%) with a relatively low ethnic diversity index of 13.6.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is about 1 km away — a 12 to 13-minute walk — giving good access to London in under an hour by train. Car ownership is high: nearly 45% of residents drive to work. Working from home is also a significant feature here, with close to 38% of residents doing so — a noticeably high share that reflects the professional demographic. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is East Hertfordshire 013 a nice place to live?
- For settled professionals and families, it's a strong option. The area ranks in the top 20% nationally for low deprivation, crime is well below the UK average, greenspace is close by, and broadband is full gigabit across the board. The trade-off is that rents are high relative to take-home pay, and the school inspection record is mixed compared to national norms.
- What is the rent in East Hertfordshire 013?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £1,065 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,356, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,639. Rents rose about 5.4% in the past year. These are estimates scaled from council-level ONS data using local sale prices.
- Is East Hertfordshire 013 safe?
- Yes, by national standards. The area records around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, noticeably below the UK average of around 80. Its low deprivation score and high owner-occupation both support a low-crime environment.
- What's the commute from East Hertfordshire 013 to London?
- By public transport it's around 55 minutes to London. The nearest mainline rail station is about 1 km away — roughly a 12 to 13-minute walk. Nearly 45% of residents drive to work, and close to 38% work from home, so the commute picture varies considerably depending on your employer.
- Who lives in East Hertfordshire 013?
- Mostly owner-occupiers — nearly 70% own their home. The population is professional and degree-qualified, with a strong working-from-home contingent. The age spread is fairly even, with a slight lean toward older residents. Around 91% were born in the UK, and single-person households make up roughly a third of all homes.
- What schools are near East Hertfordshire 013?
- There are 53 schools within 2 km of typical residents, so choice isn't the issue. Around 46% are rated Good or Outstanding — lower than the national share of roughly 89% — so it's worth checking individual Ofsted reports before settling on a street. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.2 km away.
- Is East Hertfordshire 013 good for families?
- It has several family-friendly credentials: low crime, accessible greenspace, high owner-occupation, and strong broadband. The school Ofsted record is below the national average, though, so catchment research matters. At £1,639 a month for a three-bedroom, rent is manageable compared to inner London but still demanding relative to local salaries.