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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 40 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
40
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
15.23(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.72(-25%)
Burglary
5.73(+106%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.34(-16%)
Other theft
4.69(-14%)
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 75 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 in Ashwell, Weston & Barley area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £1,800,000.

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
Semi-Detached20£450,000
Terraced18£406,500
Detached33£890,000
Flats4£196,000

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

SG89FP

Oak Tree Way

SG88LF

Shaftenhoe End

SG90SN

Bennetts Lane

SG89RJ

Dane End

SG75QB

Kingsland Way

SG75RJ

Station Road

SG88LU

Park Lane Cottage

SG89SJ

The Street

SG76RG

Ashanger Lane

SG88EN

London Road

SG88JZ

School Lane

SG88BE

Brickyard Lane

SG89RG

Dane End

SG88AL

Church Lane

SG75HU

Ashwell Road

SG76XT

Royston Road

SG75JH

Northfield Road

SG76RE

Ashanger Lane

SG88HB

Ash Mill

SG75QN

Dixies Close

SG88HY

High Street

SG75QY

West End

SG88BP

Cambridge Road

SG88HN

Cambridge Road

SG88HX

High Street

SG47EE

Hitchin Road

SG89SQ

The Street

SG88DP

Cambridge Road

SG75ND

Gardiners Lane

SG75RN

Station Road

SG75EU

Great North Road

SG88DL

Cambridge Road

SG90RH

Gannock Green

SG75LD

Caldecote Road

SG88EE

High Street

SG88AF

Crow Lane

SG75DT

Ashwell Road

SG88AX

Blacksmiths Lane

SG90QS

Rushden Road

SG75HX

Hinxworth Road

SG75EJ

Orchard View

SG75LY

Mill Street

SG75DX

Wedon Way

SG75HB

Ashwell Road

SG90QU

Payne End

SG89QE

Police Row

SG75QD

Ashwell Street

SG47AR

Fore Street

SG75FJ

Claybush Hill Meadow

SG88LD

Shaftenhoe End

SG90SZ

Mill End

SG88HA

Buckland Road

SG88HR

High Street

SG47AU

Post Office Row

SG90SW

Southern Green

SG75LW

Green Lane

SG75LT

Station Road

SG88BJ

Crow Lane

SG89FN

St James Court

SG90QE

Roe Green

SG90RU

Weston & Sandon

SG76QX

Royston Road

SG47DS

Halls Green

SG75EG

Arbury

SG88DA

Ermine

SG47DZ

Halls Green

SG75PR

The Rickyard

SG75HS

The Close

SG47EL

Damask Close

SG75JY

The Green

SG75PE

Back Street

SG75LJ

Fordham Close

SG90SU

Bennett's Lane

SG76RR

Royston Road

SG90RB

Weston & Sandon

SG75EP

Radwell Cottages

SG88HU

Bank Side

SG75PG

Back Street

SG88FE

Draytons Close

SG75RA

Claybush Road

SG90RW

Mill End

SG75RW

Church Street

SG76SN

The Street

SG75QL

Silver Street

SG47BB

Friars Road

SG89LR

London Road

SG90SQ

Bennett's Lane

SG88AS

Church Lane

SG88DY

Barkway Road

SG75EB

Ashwell Road

SG88EF

High Street

SG88LT

Park Farm Lane

SG89PX

Pedlars Lane

SG89PR

Mill Lane

SG88HT

High Street

SG47DQ

Maiden Street

SG88BG

Brickyard Lane

SG75NX

Swan Street

SG75TJ

John Sale Close

SG75EY

New Inn Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.