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Ashwell, Weston & Barley

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About

The Ashwell, Weston & Barley area comprises three distinct villages set within the rural landscape of North Hertfordshire. The settlements are separated by agricultural land, with the Icknield Way Path traversing the chalk downland. Ashwell is the largest, centred around its spring-fed ponds and historic church tower. Weston is a smaller linear village, while Barley sits on a hillside, its name derived from the Old English for 'clearing'.

The area is defined by its chalk stream, the River Rhee, which rises from springs in Ashwell. This watercourse supports local agriculture and historically powered mills. The villages share a network of public footpaths crossing arable fields. The local geology is visible in the traditional buildings, constructed from clunch, a soft chalk limestone quarried in the region.

Area overview

On average Ashwell, Weston & Barley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ashwell, Weston & Barley is £71,155 per year. There are 7 schools in Ashwell, Weston & Barley: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ashwell, Weston & Barley is home to around 7,684 people, with a population density of about 46.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ashwell, Weston & Barley Population
7,684
Population density
46.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.27(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.37(-19%)
Other theft
6.9(+24%)
Burglary
6.12(+120%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.95(-23%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,055
91.79%
Other White
256
3.33%
Irish
65
0.85%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
45
0.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
39
0.51%
Total population: 7,686

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,836
44.79%
Level 3 (A level)
994
15.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
874
13.8%
No qualifications
735
11.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
528
8.34%
Total 16+ residents: 6,332

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,296
41.01%
Owns with a mortgage
951
30.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
368
11.65%
Other social rented
297
9.4%
Social rents from council
117
3.7%
Total households: 3,160

Property prices in Ashwell, Weston & Barley

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Ashwell, Weston & Barley area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £2,175,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ashwell, Weston & Barley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashwell, Weston & Barley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£825,000
Flats5£202,000
Semi-Detached15£455,000
Terraced22£415,000

10 years median price trend in Ashwell, Weston & Barley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashwell, Weston & Barley.

All postcodes in Ashwell, Weston & Barley

SG88FE

Draytons Close

SG88HS

Picknage Road

SG75JX

Ashwell Road

SG75NP

High Street

SG88AS

Church Lane

SG88FD

Butterfield

SG90QQ

Weston & Sandon

SG90QS

Rushden Road

SG75DP

Ashwell Road

SG75EY

New Inn Road

SG75HS

The Close

SG75QA

Kingsland Way

SG76SL

Arbury

SG88BU

Royston Road

SG89FN

St James Court

SG47AP

Fore Street

SG47BZ

Damask Green

SG75NT

High Street

SG75NW

High Street

SG75PE

Back Street

SG76RJ

Clothall Road

SG88LU

Park Lane Cottage

SG47BT

Back Lane

SG47ED

Warrens Green

SG75DX

Wedon Way

SG75LB

Caldecote Road

SG76NW

Royston Road

SG76QX

Royston Road

SG90QD

Cumberlow Green

SG75HT

Ashwell Road

SG90RG

Green End

SG90SG

Church End

SG90SN

Bennetts Lane

SG75HJ

High Street

SG75LA

Caldecote Road

SG76RN

Toggs Cottage

SG88DU

The Joint

SG88ED

High Street

SG47DR

Halls Green

SG75EA

Ashwell Road

SG75LT

Station Road

SG75NA

Gardiners Lane

SG47BG

Maiden Street

SG47DN

Marlborough Close

SG75HL

Francis Road

SG88AA

Mill Corner

SG90SP

Southern Green

SG47AD

Butts Green

SG47BD

The Snipe

SG76RD

Clothall Road

SG75EE

Ashwell Road

SG75HY

Hinxworth Road

SG75NE

Elbrook Lane

SG75NH

Bacons Yard

SG89QE

Police Row

SG90QG

Roe Green

SG90SS

Bennett's Lane

SG75JY

The Green

SG75LN

Lucas Lane

SG88AJ

Driftway

SG88BD

London Road

SG88HP

Picknage Road

SG89QL

Hay Green

SG90SX

Southern Green

SG75BA

Field Maple Close

SG75HG

New Inn Road

SG75LS

Station Road

SG75RJ

Station Road

SG88AR

Church Lane

SG88BY

Chapel Close

SG88NG

Bury End

SG90QN

Rushden Road

SG90TB

Mill End

SG47DT

Dane End Lane

SG75PD

Back Street

SG75QG

Hodwell

SG88HY

High Street

SG88LJ

Smiths End Lane

SG75HB

Ashwell Road

SG75JE

Common Lane

SG88EA

High Street

SG47EL

Damask Close

SG75DY

Ashwell Road

SG75HW

Chapel Street

SG76SW

The Street

SG88JZ

School Lane

SG27PX

Newell Lane

SG88HJ

Bakers Lane

SG88LH

Smiths End Lane

SG88XA

High Street

SG89FP

Oak Tree Way

SG75BF

Radwell Lane

SG75FQ

Arbury

SG75NU

Church Paths

SG75PZ

Kingsland Way

SG88AN

Church Close

SG89QG

The Grange

SG90QE

Roe Green

SG90RN

Mill End

SG76XT

Royston Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.