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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

SG88DA

Ermine

SG88EF

High Street

SG88HH

Royston Road

SG89PJ

Fox Lane

SG89PT

Bell Terrace

SG90RB

Weston & Sandon

SG90TA

Mill End

SG75NR

High Street

SG88LP

Cambridge Road

SG88NQ

Bury End

SG89GD

Baldock Road

SG89RB

Rooks Nest Lane

SG90RA

Rushden Road

SG75QR

Ashwell Street

SG75QW

Bear Lane

SG76RQ

Ashanger Lane

SG88AY

Blacksmiths Lane

SG89QR

Haywood Lane

SG88BZ

Windmill Close

SG88JF

Horseshoe Close

SG88LE

Shaftenhoe End

SG89RJ

Dane End

SG90QX

Rushden Road

SG47AG

Maiden Street

SG47TH

Post Office Row

SG75NB

Arbury

SG75NY

Swan Street

SG89LS

London Road

SG89PN

Police Row

SG89SJ

The Street

SG75ER

Pebbles

SG75FD

Shire End Close

SG75FJ

Claybush Hill Meadow

SG75LU

Mill Street

SG75QU

Ashwell Street

SG75QZ

Partridge Hill

SG75RL

Station Road

SG76SJ

The Street

SG88BJ

Crow Lane

SG88DH

The Penns

SG88JW

Church End

SG89NP

Baldock Road

SG90DS

Drift Way

SG47DB

Hitchin Road

SG75JD

Gardiners Lane

SG88DZ

Birch Meadow

SG88JH

The Mount

SG88LZ

Park Farm Lane

SG89LP

London Road

SG89PZ

Pedlars Lane

SG89RL

Reed End

SG90ST

Bennett's Lane

SG75LE

Arbury

SG75LY

Mill Street

SG75QD

Ashwell Street

SG75QQ

Hodwell

SG88FB

Millcroft Court

SG88JU

Pudding Lane

SG90TE

Offley Green

SG75ET

Garden Cottage

SG75LF

Merchant Taylors Close

SG75LW

Green Lane

SG75QF

Ashwell Street

SG75RW

Church Street

SG88BT

Royston Road

SG89RH

Dane End

SG90RQ

Green End

SG47DZ

Halls Green

SG75LR

Station Road

SG75PA

Broadchalke Close

SG88EN

London Road

SG89QH

Hoops Lane

SG89SE

Ermine

SG90SJ

Hillview

SG47DW

Weston & Sandon

SG75EW

Great North Road

SG75FP

Arbury

SG75HP

Arnolds Lane

SG75QX

Ashwell Street

SG75RA

Claybush Road

SG88HX

High Street

SG89SN

Ermine

SG90QT

Dark Lane

SG47DU

Weston & Sandon

SG75HX

Hinxworth Road

SG75JB

Common Lane

SG75LJ

Fordham Close

SG75TH

Colbron Close

SG76RP

Clothall Road

SG88JG

The Mount

SG89NN

Baldock Road

SG47DH

The Green

SG75DW

North Road

SG75HN

Chapel Street

SG75PG

Back Street

SG47DD

Frays Cottages

SG75JF

Common Lane

SG75NS

High Street

SG76SP

Kits Lane

SG88EW

The Kilns

Data Sources

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