Strawberry Fields Ware, East Hertfordshire
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (SG12), about 160 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 12416460.
9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £1,050,000 across 1 sale. 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 1). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in East Hertfordshire costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Ware (Herts), about 1.6 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 1.2 km away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 50 to 52 m above sea level. 5 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is New River Health, about 1.1 km away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 760 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 27 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £1,050,000 | £1,050,000 | £1,050,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £925,000 | £925,000 | £925,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £640,000 | £640,000 | £640,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | £233,250 | £227,500 | £239,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2022 | 1 SG12 0DB | Detached | £1,050,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2017 | 3 SG12 0DB | Detached | £925,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2010 | 3 SG12 0DB | Detached | £640,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2000 | 1 SG12 0DB | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 25 May 2000 | 1 SG12 0DB | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 17 Jun 1999 | 2 SG12 0DB | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 18 Dec 1997 | 5 SG12 0DB | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 22 Nov 1996 | 5 SG12 0DB | Detached | £239,000 | |
| 26 Jul 1996 | 3 SG12 0DB | Detached | £227,500 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 225 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (1); House, detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
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 D (41% of about 740 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.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 50 m and 52 m above sea level (51 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG12 0AZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SG12 0DB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ware (Herts) 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km |
| Hertford East 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km | |
| Hertford North 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m, 12 within 800 m; nearest The Chauncy School Ware | 350 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Hertford | 2.6 km |
| Car parks | Parking space on Crib Street, SG12 | 1.3 km |
| EV charging points | Apcoa Charging Station | 2.6 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 21.1 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest New River Health | 1.1 km |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Jade (Eastware) Pharmacy | 1.1 km |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest The Ware Centre Of Dental Excellence | 1.2 km |
| Hospital | Hertford County Hospital | 3.3 km |
| Police station | Hertford Police Station | 3.1 km |
| Cash machines | Esso Widbury Hill Cashzone | 2.0 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2.6 ha | 1.2 km |
| Play area | Unnamed 700 m² | 870 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 410 m |
| Allotments | Cromwell Road Allotments 4.3 ha | 1.3 km |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Section of Ermine Street, N of Hertford Branch Railway, a scheduled monument, 890 m south-east. 20 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Section of Ermine Street, N of Hertford Branch Railway | Scheduled monument | 890 m south-east |
| Ware Friary | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km east |
| Gardens to Former Amwell House Including Scott's Grotto and Gazebo | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.4 km south-east |
| Bowl barrow near Gallows Plain | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km south |
| Poles Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Cut | Lake or reservoir | 500 m south-east |
| Eight Acre Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km west |
| Oakwood | Wood | 1.3 km north-west |
| Hag's Dell | Valley | 2.9 km south-west |
| Waterford Marsh | Wetland | 3.0 km west |
| Brokengall Hill | Hill | 3.1 km east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 7 |
5 of the street's 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chauncy School | Secondary | 11–18 | 300 m | No published inspection |
| St Catherine's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m | No published inspection |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km | 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 |
| Kingshill Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hertford Regional College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| Wheatcroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Presdales School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chauncy School SG12 0DP | School/college/university | 260 m | 4 Good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Ambleside SG12 0EQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2009 |
| St Catherines Jmi School SG12 0AW | School/college/university | 490 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cowper Close (12); On or near Strawberry Fields (7); On or near Trapstyle Road (5); On or near The Brickfields (2); On or near Rendlesham Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 73% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Nearby streets
Trapstyle Road · Park Road · Valley Close · Rendlesham Close · Cowper Close · The Brickfields · Westmill Road
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.