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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

SG75NR

High Street

SG75JX

Ashwell Road

SG75QP

Ashwell Street

SG76QZ

Royston Road

SG76PA

Royston Road

SG47AJ

Mill Lane

SG89NW

Therfield Road

SG76SF

Slip End

SG75DL

Philosophers Gate

SG75RL

Station Road

SG88JS

Church End

SG88ND

Bell Lane

SG75RH

Claybush Road

SG88ER

Townsend Close

SG88DB

Periwinkle Close

SG88LS

Park Farm Lane

SG75PA

Broadchalke Close

SG75HN

Chapel Street

SG88DQ

Pledgers Place

SG75JB

Common Lane

SG75LL

Springhead

SG89QB

Church Lane

SG88DU

The Joint

SG47BH

Rowan Close

SG88NQ

Bury End

SG75NQ

High Street

SG90QY

Rushden Road

SG90TQ

Redhill

SG75ET

Garden Cottage

SG75HJ

High Street

SG75EZ

London Road

SG90RF

Weston & Sandon

SG47AE

Munts Meadow

SG47AX

Hitchin Road

SG90QH

Weston & Sandon

SG89RE

Sandon Road

SG90ST

Bennett's Lane

SG47EA

Dane End Lane

SG88LJ

Smiths End Lane

SG88DN

Cambridge Road

SG88HZ

High Street

SG75EL

Damson Walk

SG90QF

Rushden Road

SG88JB

London Road

SG88AY

Blacksmiths Lane

SG88AA

Mill Corner

SG88LH

Smiths End Lane

SG75JU

Ashwell Road

SG89SG

The Street

SG88BY

Chapel Close

SG75NY

Swan Street

SG88JR

Church End

SG88ET

Gas Lane

SG89TT

Tuthill Court

SG75NU

Church Paths

SG89RP

London Road

SG89PT

Bell Terrace

SG75PN

Newnham Way

SG88EL

Burrs Lane

SG88HW

King Edgar Yard

SG47BT

Back Lane

SG89GD

Baldock Road

SG76SP

Kits Lane

SG75QX

Ashwell Street

SG88JX

Pudding Lane

SG47BA

Friars Road

SG75LS

Station Road

Data Sources

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