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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

SG89PS

Ermine

SG75QP

Ashwell Street

SG76RB

Clothall Road

SG88DF

Bonds Crescent

SG89RE

Sandon Road

SG89SP

Kelshall Street

SG90QB

London Road

SG47BE

The Snipe

SG47EB

Hatch Lane

SG76QZ

Royston Road

SG88AE

Noel Villas

SG88EG

High Street

SG88ER

Townsend Close

SG88JR

Church End

SG89LR

London Road

SG89SA

Coombe Road

SG90QA

Whiteley Lane

SG90QP

Chapel Street

SG75EJ

Orchard View

SG75FL

Townsend Meadow

SG76SQ

Arbury

SG90QY

Rushden Road

SG90RS

Mill End

SG90SW

Southern Green

SG76SR

Kit's Lane

SG88BG

Brickyard Lane

SG89NT

Baldock Road

SG47EE

Hitchin Road

SG75DS

Bygrave Road

SG75PH

West End

SG88BP

Cambridge Road

SG88EE

High Street

SG88JP

Warrens Cottages

SG89SQ

The Street

SG75HR

Arnolds Lane

SG75QB

Kingsland Way

SG75QN

Dixies Close

SG75TR

Great North Road

SG76RL

Parkfield Cottages

SG76SF

Slip End

SG88AD

Coronation Row

SG88EY

London Road

SG88LA

Picknage Road

SG89QP

Haywood Lane

SG89QS

Meadow Way

SG89SD

North End

SG90QH

Weston & Sandon

SG75EB

Ashwell Road

SG75EZ

London Road

SG75QT

Ashwell Street

SG88AQ

Crossways

SG88DB

Periwinkle Close

SG88ET

Gas Lane

SG88JN

Church End

SG90QF

Rushden Road

SG90RW

Mill End

SG90TH

Redhill

SG47BB

Friars Road

SG75DZ

Ashwell Road

SG75PB

Back Street

SG75QS

Angells Meadow

SG88NB

Stocking Lane

SG75JH

Northfield Road

SG88JB

London Road

SG88NA

Bell Lane

SG89SS

Coombe Road

SG90SH

Bennett's Lane

Data Sources

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