Town Pop. 1,537

Living in Ashwell: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ashwell scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Of the 3 places sharing the SG7 postcode district, Ashwell scores lowest.

The SG7 district averages 50/100, putting Ashwell 7 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Ashwell sits 16 points above the SG7 district figure of 69/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (82). For the surrounding area, see SG7 postcode district.

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Ashwell scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
100.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 49 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Baldock Services 36 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 20 crimes
  3. 3 Ashwell Road 10 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 11
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Ashwell Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsLister Hospital8 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing14.5 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus14.8 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust5.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,869 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
72
Full fibre (FTTP)69.8%
available across North Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 72 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed2.6%Retired28.6%Student4.2%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.7%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary13.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.2%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership72.8%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax North Hertfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,633
B £1,905
C £2,177
D £2,449
E £2,993
F £3,537
G £4,082
H £4,898
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Ashwell & Morden 1.9 mi
Baldock 3.6 mi
Arlesey 5 mi
J10 A1(M) 2.8 mi
J10 A1(M) 3.1 mi
J9 A1(M) 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £324,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£385k £557k £734k £907k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Steeple Morden 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Guilden Morden 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Litlington 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Dunton 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stotfold 52 4.0 mi away ⇄
Baldock 54 4.0 mi away ⇄
Therfield 34 4.4 mi away ⇄
Wrestlingworth 37 5.0 mi away ⇄
Langford (Central Bedfordshire) 45 5.1 mi away ⇄
Arlesey 46 5.1 mi away ⇄
Biggleswade 53 5.2 mi away ⇄
Bassingbourn 33 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashwell a nice place to live?

Ashwell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ashwell is 43/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Ashwell?

Ashwell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 155 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ashwell?

Among the top-rated schools in Ashwell is Ashwell Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ashwell in total.

What are house prices like in Ashwell?

The current median house price in Ashwell is £324,000, around 14% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 47%.

Ashwell in context

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Postcode districts in Ashwell

SG7 50 ⇄

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