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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

SG47AE

Munts Meadow

SG47WT

Post Office Row

SG88DQ

Pledgers Place

SG88HR

High Street

SG90RT

Sandon Lane

SG90SY

Southern Green

SG47AA

Maiden Street

SG47DP

Halls Green

SG75PR

The Rickyard

SG75RH

Claybush Road

SG88DY

Barkway Road

SG75LL

Springhead

SG76RW

Clothall Road

SG88AF

Crow Lane

SG88AX

Blacksmiths Lane

SG88EJ

Church Lane

SG88EZ

London Road

SG88LS

Park Farm Lane

SG75LP

Station Road

SG75NQ

High Street

SG75PJ

West End

SG76RH

Hickmans Hill

SG47DX

Halls Green

SG75DL

Philosophers Gate

SG75FG

Lucas Lane

SG75FR

Arbury

SG89RG

Dane End

SG75PF

Back Street

SG75PU

Moules Yard

SG76QY

Royston Road

SG76RG

Ashanger Lane

SG88AU

Blacksmiths Lane

SG88HU

Bank Side

SG88JE

London Road

SG89QX

Rooks Nest Lane

SG90RR

Weston & Sandon

SG47AQ

Forge End

SG75QY

West End

SG88AP

Church Lane

SG88BA

Willow Close

SG88EQ

Burrs Lane

SG89PP

Fordham Terrace

SG89QJ

Hay Green

SG89RP

London Road

SG90RU

Weston & Sandon

SG90SL

Treacle Lane

SG47AJ

Mill Lane

SG47AL

Green End

SG47DQ

Maiden Street

SG75JG

Green Lane

SG75LD

Caldecote Road

SG76RE

Ashanger Lane

SG76RF

Clothall Road

SG76SE

Therfield Road

SG88AH

High Street

SG88HT

High Street

SG88HW

King Edgar Yard

SG90TD

Julians Park

SG47DA

Damask Green Road

SG75HU

Ashwell Road

SG75ND

Gardiners Lane

SG75NZ

Gardiners Lane

SG88DP

Cambridge Road

SG88HA

Buckland Road

SG90RP

Mill End

SG90TQ

Redhill

SG47BA

Friars Road

SG75EX

Great North Road

SG76RR

Royston Road

SG88BB

London Road

SG88LB

Shaftenhoe End Road

SG89PH

Police Row

SG47AY

Hitchin Road

SG75HF

High Street

SG75HQ

High Street

SG75HZ

Loves Lane

SG75PQ

High Street

SG75QE

Woodforde Close

SG75QH

Silver Street

SG88DN

Cambridge Road

SG89PX

Pedlars Lane

SG89QN

Hay Green

SG90RH

Gannock Green

SG47BX

Weston & Sandon

SG75QJ

Silver Street

SG75TJ

John Sale Close

SG89TT

Tuthill Court

SG90QJ

Roe Green

SG47BY

Weston & Sandon

SG75EN

Great North Road

SG88FA

Nuthampstead Road

SG90RL

Green End

SG90SZ

Mill End

SG90TF

Offley Green

SG47AH

Church Lane

SG47AU

Post Office Row

SG47BH

Rowan Close

SG75LX

Mill Street

SG75NX

Swan Street

SG75PY

Gardiners Lane

Data Sources

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