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About

Ashdon ward encompasses a large rural area in northwest Uttlesford, characterised by open farmland and several dispersed settlements. The primary village of Ashdon sits near the northern boundary, with smaller hamlets like Steventon End and Church End scattered throughout the parish. The landscape is predominantly agricultural, defined by fields and hedgerows, with the upper reaches of the Bourn Brook flowing through the area.

The local economy has long been connected to the land, though the village maintains essential community services. A specific historical feature is the preserved post mill, a timber-framed windmill built in the 18th century, which stands on a ridge overlooking the countryside. This structure points to the ward's agricultural heritage and offers views across the surrounding farmland towards the Cambridgeshire border.

Area overview

On average Ashdon has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ashdon is £77,918 per year. The median sale price in Ashdon is £630,000 (around £406 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £467,500 and £740,000. There are 1 schools in Ashdon: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ashdon is home to around 2,154 people, with a population density of about 54.8 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ashdon Population
2,154
Population density
54.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.28(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.36(+32%)
Other crime
3.25(+66%)
Burglary
2.79(0%)
Other theft
2.79(-49%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,983
92.06%
Other White
79
3.67%
Other Asian
20
0.93%
Irish
18
0.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.6%
Total population: 2,154

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
780
43.77%
Level 3 (A level)
279
15.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
249
13.97%
No qualifications
232
13.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
125
7.01%
Total 16+ residents: 1,782

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
356
41.35%
Owns with a mortgage
270
31.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
87
10.1%
Social rents from council
58
6.74%
Other social rented
46
5.34%
Total households: 861

Property prices in Ashdon

Median price: £630,000
Price per sq ft: £406
Sales (last 12 months): 16
Typical range (middle 50%): £468K – £740K

Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £630,000 (about £406 per square foot) in Ashdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,750 up to £3,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashdon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£703,750£406
Semi-Detached3£430,000£411
Flats1£138,750£218

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ashdon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashdon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£740,000£222,500—
2017£790,000£286,250£230,000
2018£540,000£371,250£246,000
2019£550,000—£365,000
2020£681,500£370,000£365,000
2021£645,000£375,000£320,000
2022£750,000£450,000£337,600
2023£900,000£455,000£310,000
2024£585,000£401,250£257,500
2025£750,000£375,000£465,000
2026£630,000£430,000—
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashdon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashdon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£353£413—
2017£329£429£451
2018£431£358£398
2019£333—£414
2020£326£297£373
2021£371£422£415
2022£365£399£477
2023£408£593£524
2024£394£443£583
2025£490£403£520
2026£392£411—
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashdon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ashdon in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Uttlesford district.

Band A£1,556
Band B£1,815
Band C£2,075
Band D£2,334
Band E£2,852
Band F£3,371
Band G£3,890
Band H£4,668

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Ashdon ward.

Local councillors

John Michael Moran

Ashdon - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Ashdon

Is Ashdon safe?

Ashdon records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ashdon?

The median sale price in Ashdon is £630,000 (about £406 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ashdon?

Ashdon has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Ashdon?

Ashdon scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ashdon sits around rank 25,711 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Ashdon?

The average household income in Ashdon is around £77,918 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ashdon?

Ashdon is represented by 1 elected councillor: John Michael Moran (Conservative and Unionist Party).