About Ashwell

Ashwell is a small village located in the county of Rutland, in the east of England. It lies within the LE15 postcode area and is situated near the border with Lincolnshire. The village is known for its rural setting and traditional English countryside character. Ashwell has a long history, with evidence of settlement dating back to medieval times. The local community is tight-knit, and the village features a range of local amenities including a church, a village hall, and a small shop. The surrounding landscape is largely agricultural, with fields and hedgerows typical of the region. The village is accessible by road and is within easy reach of nearby towns such as Oakham and Stamford. Ashwell retains a peaceful atmosphere and offers a quiet, rural lifestyle.

School Ratings in Ashwell

Families in Ashwell have access to 17 local schools. Catmose College and Harington School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 12 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Ashwell

Homes sell for an average of £383K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £499K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Ashwell

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Shoplifting is the leading concern across Ashwell, with 12 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Ashwell

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Ashwell among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Ashwell

Ashwell benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,286 sales

Average Price £383K
£500 — £5.66M
Detached £499K 2,152
Semi £284K 1,061
Terraced £264K 1,247
Flat £184K 510

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

10 Primary
1 Secondary
6 Other
Langham CofE (Controlled) Primary School Primary Good 1.9 miles Whissendine Church of England Primary School Primary 2.2 miles St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Primary 2.3 miles Oakham CofE Primary School Primary 2.7 miles Brooke Priory School 2.7 miles English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary 2.8 miles Visions at Oakham 2.8 miles Catmose College Secondary Outstanding 2.8 miles Harington School 16 plus Outstanding 2.8 miles Oakham School 2.9 miles Cottesmore Academy Primary Good 3.1 miles Catmose Primary Primary Good 3.2 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Ashwell IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Ashwell experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
9/10
Health
9/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
5/10
7,535 Children (0-15) 16%
27,397 Working Age 58%
15,479 Older (60+) 33%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 18.5% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 8.5% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Ashwell 62 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Ashwell are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

19 Violence & Sexual Offences
12 Shoplifting
10 Anti-Social Behaviour
6 Criminal Damage & Arson
6 Other Theft
3 Public Order
2 Drugs
2 Vehicle Crime
1 Weapons
1 Other Crime
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Langham 1.8 miles Teigh 1.9 miles Barrow 2.2 miles Market Overton 2.2 miles Burley 2.2 miles Cottesmore 2.5 miles Whissendine 2.6 miles Oakham 2.6 miles Edmondthorpe 2.6 miles Barleythorpe 2.8 miles Wymondham 3.2 miles Barnsdale 3.5 miles

Local Government

District Rutland
County Leicestershire
Ward Oakham North East
Constituency Rutland and Melton
Parish Oakham
Region East Midlands

Notable & Famous People from Ashwell 1 people

Beryl Clutterbuck Markham
Writer
British writer, aviator, adventurer, racehorse trainer (1902–1986)

Streets in LE15 30 shown View all streets

A47 1 A606 2 Adderley Street 2 Aintree Avenue 1 Alder Close 1 Alexander Crescent 2 Allexton Hall Drive 1 Alpine Close 1 Alsthorpe Road 1 Alwyne Close 1 Ancaster Way 1 Angle Lane 2 Aris Close 1 Ascot Close 1 Ash Close 1 Ashfield 2 Ashwell Road 8 Audit Hall Road 2 Austhorp Grove 1 Avon Close 1 Ayston Road 3 B664 1 B668 1 B672 4 Back Lane 4 Back Road 1 Badgers Close 1 Balmoral Road 1 Banff Close 1 Barfield Steet 1

Postcodes in LE15 50 shown View all postcodes

LE15 0FH LE15 0GU LE15 0GY LE15 0SA LE15 0SB LE15 0SD LE15 0SE LE15 0SF LE15 0SG LE15 0SH LE15 0SJ LE15 0SL LE15 0SN LE15 0SP LE15 0SQ LE15 0SR LE15 0SS LE15 0ST LE15 0SW LE15 0ZZ LE15 6AA LE15 6AD LE15 6AE LE15 6AF LE15 6AG LE15 6AH LE15 6AJ LE15 6AL LE15 6AN LE15 6AQ LE15 6AR LE15 6AS LE15 6AU LE15 6AX LE15 6AY LE15 6AZ LE15 6BA LE15 6BB LE15 6BD LE15 6BE LE15 6BF LE15 6BG LE15 6BH LE15 6BJ LE15 6BL LE15 6BN LE15 6BP LE15 6BQ LE15 6BS LE15 6BT