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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

SG75EN

Great North Road

SG75JQ

Northfield Road

SG90SY

Southern Green

SG88EP

Burrs Lane

SG75NH

Bacons Yard

SG76SW

The Street

SG88FB

Millcroft Court

SG88AN

Church Close

SG88AJ

Driftway

SG88EA

High Street

SG47DY

Woodlands Meade

SG88LA

Picknage Road

SG75JD

Gardiners Lane

SG75NE

Elbrook Lane

SG89RL

Reed End

SG75LG

Ashwell Street

SG47EN

Milksey Lane

SG88JA

High Street

SG75FL

Townsend Meadow

SG47BX

Weston & Sandon

SG88AB

Jacksons Lane

SG88EX

London Road

SG90RG

Green End

SG88JG

The Mount

SG88DS

Greenbury Close

SG75QT

Ashwell Street

SG90QJ

Roe Green

SG89RA

Dane End

SG90SR

Southern Green

SG75PU

Moules Yard

SG89LS

London Road

SG88ED

High Street

SG88AH

High Street

SG75BA

Field Maple Close

SG47DW

Weston & Sandon

SG75BF

Radwell Lane

SG75HT

Ashwell Road

SG75FD

Shire End Close

SG88BX

Royston Road

SG88BB

London Road

SG47DE

Damask Green Road

SG88LE

Shaftenhoe End

SG89SH

The Street

SG90TB

Mill End

SG89SD

North End

SG47DR

Halls Green

SG75JG

Green Lane

SG76RH

Hickmans Hill

SG89PJ

Fox Lane

SG47DU

Weston & Sandon

SG89SP

Kelshall Street

SG47TH

Post Office Row

SG76SL

Arbury

SG90QX

Rushden Road

SG47AQ

Forge End

SG89QG

The Grange

SG90SP

Southern Green

SG75FF

Chalk Bank Close

SG88JP

Warrens Cottages

SG76RJ

Clothall Road

SG90TH

Redhill

SG76SG

London Road

SG90TF

Offley Green

SG75PJ

West End

SG75HR

Arnolds Lane

SG89QA

Church Lane

SG75HL

Francis Road

SG90SJ

Hillview

SG89RH

Dane End

SG47DP

Halls Green

SG90QT

Dark Lane

SG75EF

Arbury

SG75PY

Gardiners Lane

SG88LR

Park Farm Lane

SG88JH

The Mount

SG88JE

London Road

SG75PD

Back Street

SG75HD

New Inn Road

SG47DB

Hitchin Road

SG75QF

Ashwell Street

SG88BU

Royston Road

SG75QW

Bear Lane

SG76RP

Clothall Road

SG75HZ

Loves Lane

SG75EH

Christys Yard

SG47AP

Fore Street

SG88LL

Smiths End Lane

SG88AP

Church Lane

SG90DS

Drift Way

SG75LA

Caldecote Road

SG88XA

High Street

SG75LE

Arbury

SG47EB

Hatch Lane

SG75QS

Angells Meadow

SG88NA

Bell Lane

SG90QA

Whiteley Lane

SG88ES

Gas Lane

SG90RS

Mill End

SG90SG

Church End

SG76RW

Clothall Road

Data Sources

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