Beazley Close Ware, East Hertfordshire
7 addresses across 1 postcode (SG12), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 12401251.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in East Hertfordshire costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ware (Herts), about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 69 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dolphin House Surgery, about 870 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 31% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 130 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 51 m². Most common: Bungalow, end-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (1); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (2); 1983-1990 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4).
Council tax
What each band costs in East Hertfordshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,455 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,637 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,455 | £3,000 | £3,546 | £4,091 | £4,910 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (43% of about 690 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Sun and Harrow Public House, Fanhams Road, Ware, SG12 7DQ, permissioned (180 m)
- 2b Star Street, Ware, SG12 7AA, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 69 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG12 7LS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ware (Herts) 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| St Margarets (Herts) 351,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Hertford East 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Selwyn Court Ware | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Hertford | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking space on Crib Street, SG12 | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 19.3 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dolphin House Surgery | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Ware Centre Of Dental Excellence | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Hertford County Hospital | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Police station | Hertford Police Station | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Esso Widbury Hill Cashzone | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,950 m² | 200 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.6 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 90 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.1 ha | 270 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,040 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 3.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 3-12, Bluecoat Yard, a listed building (Grade II*), 810 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 142 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 13 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 3-12, Bluecoat Yard | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Place House | Listed building, Grade I | 820 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| 2, Bluecoat Yard | Listed building, Grade II* | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| 1, Bluecoat Yard | Listed building, Grade II* | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Fanhams Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 950 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Ware Friary | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Gardens to Former Amwell House Including Scott's Grotto and Gazebo | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Section of Ermine Street, N of Hertford Branch Railway | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tumbling Bay | Lake or reservoir | 870 m (0.5 miles) south |
| The Cut | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Jackson's Grove | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Brokengall Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Hag's Dell | Valley | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) south-west |
| Waterford Marsh | Wetland | 5 km (3.1 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 7 | 7 |
None of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for East Hertfordshire: see them on the East Hertfordshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priors Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingshill Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hertford Regional College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Catherine's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Chauncy School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Presdales School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crooked Billet SG12 7NL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2022 |
| Slimming World SG12 7LL | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Naan Wrap Company SG12 7DS | Mobile caterer | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| OurStores SG12 7DT | Retailers - other | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 May 2025 |
| Our Store SG12 7DT | Retailers - other | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Charcoal Grill SG12 7LD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery - Ware SG12 7NB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| High Oak Public House SG12 7PD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 1 Dec 2016 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 71 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lady Margaret Gardens (32); On or near Cundalls Road (30); On or near Fanhams Road (22); On or near Beazley Close (15); On or near Farm Close (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 31% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 31% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 62% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SG12 7LS: 7 addresses
Nearby streets
Cundalls Road · Farm Close · Lady Margaret Gardens · Fanhams Road · Parnel Road · Larksfield · Quaker Road · Coltsfoot Road · King George Road · Evergreen Road · Sells Road · Brocket Meadows
All the streets in SG12 and across East Hertfordshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.