Most properties are on or near the High Street, which is part of the old London to Cambridge coaching route.

The current flint and stone church, which is over 800 years old, has a full peal of 8 bells which are rung every week.

The village has an infants' school, the Tally Ho pub, a recreation ground with children's play area and football pitch, a Golf Course, a Garage and a number of active social organisations.

[1] Two major estates are adjacent to the north of the village: Cokenach, which has a long-established cricket club,[3] and Newsells which is now a stud farm.

Despite the name, Ashwell Rural District Council was based in the town of Royston.