Back Street, Ashwell, Baldock
House prices, sold prices and local information for SG7 5PE, SG7 5PF, SG7 5PD.
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At a glance
26 property sales on Back Street, Ashwell, Baldock have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 10 Oct 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £296,056. Average sale prices rose from £259,998 in 2016 to £409,000 in 2025 (+57%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 35% terraced, 31% semi-detached, 19% detached. Recorded sale prices on Back Street range from £140,000 to £845,000. 85% of homes sold here were freehold and 15% leasehold.
House prices on Back Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Back Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SG7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 85% freehold and 15% leasehold across 27 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 9 | £296,056 | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 8 | £473,062 | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Detached | 5 | £697,200 | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Flat | 4 | £167,418 | 2 May 2025 |
Sold prices on Back Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, The Dovecote, Back Street SG7 5PE | 10 Oct 2025 | £540,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, The Dovecote, Back Street SG7 5PE | 2 May 2025 | £184,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Glen, 54, Back Street SG7 5PE | 27 Mar 2025 | £597,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, Back Street SG7 5PD | 3 Feb 2025 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 31, Back Street SG7 5PD | 12 Oct 2022 | £355,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 49, Back Street SG7 5PF | 28 Jan 2022 | £774,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 93, Back Street SG7 5PG | 10 Dec 2021 | £845,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 85A, Back Street SG7 5PG | 9 Mar 2021 | £650,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 67, Back Street SG7 5PG | 26 Feb 2021 | £305,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, The Dovecote, Back Street SG7 5PE | 10 Sep 2020 | £485,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 58, Back Street SG7 5PE | 16 Dec 2019 | £392,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, The Dovecote, Back Street SG7 5PE | 12 Oct 2018 | £191,670 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, The Dovecote, Back Street SG7 5PE | 11 Jul 2018 | £475,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Back Street SG7 5PD | 29 Mar 2018 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 57, Back Street SG7 5PF | 23 Feb 2018 | £236,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 75, Back Street SG7 5PG | 21 Dec 2017 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 37, Back Street SG7 5PD | 19 Dec 2017 | £235,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43, Back Street SG7 5PF | 18 Dec 2017 | £535,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 55, Back Street SG7 5PF | 17 Nov 2017 | £293,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 52, Back Street SG7 5PE | 20 Oct 2017 | £482,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 44, Back Street SG7 5PE | 14 Jul 2017 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 46, Back Street SG7 5PE | 10 Jul 2017 | £825,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, The Dovecote, Back Street SG7 5PE | 17 Feb 2017 | £154,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 81, Back Street SG7 5PG | 21 Dec 2016 | £339,995 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Back Street SG7 5PD | 20 May 2016 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, The Dovecote, Back Street SG7 5PE | 29 Mar 2016 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 55, Back Street SG7 5PF | 8 Jan 2016 | £225,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 37, Back Street | £235,000 (Dec 2017) → £315,000 (Feb 2025) | +34% over 7 yrs |
| 6, The Dovecote, Back Street | £475,000 (Jul 2018) → £485,000 (Sep 2020) | +2% over 2 yrs |
| 2, The Dovecote, Back Street | £154,000 (Feb 2017) → £191,670 (Oct 2018) | +24% over 2 yrs |
| 27, Back Street | £300,000 (May 2016) → £315,000 (Mar 2018) | +5% over 2 yrs |
| 55, Back Street | £225,000 (Jan 2016) → £293,000 (Nov 2017) | +30% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Back Street
Crime
8 crimes were reported within about a mile of Back Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Back Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwell Primary School 229 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Ashwell & Morden station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
- Baldock station 3.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min walk
- Arlesey station 4.8 mi · 1 hr 35 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Gardiners Lane (opp, High Street) 2 min walk
- Gardiners Lane (adj, High Street) 2 min walk
- West End (E-bound, West End) 5 min walk
- West End (W-bound, West End) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Ashwell Surgery
Gardiners Lane, Ashwell, Baldock · 0.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Marks and Spencer MSA M&S Baldock A1 Moto · 2.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Ashwell Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
Dentists
- High Street (dental Surgery) · 0.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 74.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 730 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,667 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 84% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 84% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 80% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 88% | 92% |
Share of homes across North Hertfordshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Back Street
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Who lives around Back Street
Ethnic group
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 87.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2% | 3.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1% | 5.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.7% | 43.8% |
| No religion | 43.5% | 44.5% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | – |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 1.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 88.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.4% | 11.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 47.9% | 41.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14% | 15.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.4% | 13.3% |
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 13.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.8% | 9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Other qualifications | 1.1% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56% | 50.6% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 34% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.6% | 42.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 38.3% | 30.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 13% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 8.1% | 15.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of North Hertfordshire.
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