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About

Masham & Fountains ward is a large rural area in North Yorkshire, covering numerous villages and expansive farmland. It centres on the historic market town of Masham, known for its two breweries and a spacious market square. The ward extends to include the communities of Fearby, Healey, and Swinton, set within the undulating landscape of lower Wensleydale.

The area's name references the nearby Fountains Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, though the abbey ruins themselves lie just outside the ward's boundary. The River Ure flows through the ward, and the land is characterised by sheep pastures, wooded valleys, and quiet country lanes. This is a working agricultural landscape with a focus on livestock and local produce.

Area overview

On average Masham & Fountains has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Masham & Fountains is £54,423 per year. There are 7 schools in Masham & Fountains: 7 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Masham & Fountains is home to around 7,537 people, with a population density of about 25.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Masham & Fountains Population
7,537
Population density
25.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.75(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.22(-28%)
Other theft
3.98(-40%)
Public order
3.18(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.05(-65%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,232
95.95%
Other White
140
1.86%
Irish
46
0.61%
Other Asian
16
0.21%
Other
14
0.19%
Total population: 7,537

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,603
40.71%
Level 3 (A level)
1,050
16.42%
No qualifications
934
14.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
833
13.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
518
8.1%
Total 16+ residents: 6,394

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,639
49.1%
Owns with a mortgage
776
23.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
504
15.1%
Other forms of private rent
156
4.67%
Social rents from council
153
4.58%
Total households: 3,338

Property prices in Masham & Fountains

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 in Masham & Fountains area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,290,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Masham & Fountains 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 Masham & Fountains over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£625,000
Flats1£158,000
Semi-Detached10£338,750
Terraced19£275,000

10 years median price trend in Masham & Fountains

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Masham & Fountains.

All postcodes in Masham & Fountains

HG43LF

Washington Close

HG43AT

Aldermans Meadow

HG33TU

Little Croft

HG33EB

Whipley Bank

HG33JW

Fountains Road

HG43LU

Knaresborough Road

HG33DR

Clint Bank

HG43SB

Princess Terrace

HG44DT

The Oaks

HG33DX

The Garth

HG44PA

Fearby Road

HG43DP

Church Bank

HG43EU

Masham & Fountains

HG43DD

Masham & Fountains

HG43TA

Appleby Lane

HG43QS

Carlesmoor Lane

HG33JL

Scarah Bank

HG44ND

Swinneybeck Bank

HG43EP

Green Lane

HG33NN

Poplar Terrace

HG33PG

Horse Mill Lane

HG43SH

Back Lane

HG33BW

Red Cottages

HG43BT

Pond View

HG33LD

Careless House Lane

HG43NL

Nap Cote Lane

HG44EU

Westholme Road

HG43RD

Dallowgill

HG44DY

Little Market Place

HG44FA

Fearby Road

HG43QY

Dallowgill

HG33PF

Thwaites Lane

HG43NJ

The Green

HG43RR

Long Swales Lane

HG43RY

Main Street

HG43SY

Gillgate Road

HG44EE

Chapman Lane

HG43EY

Masham & Fountains

HG33BA

Hollybank Lane

HG44LP

Masham & Fountains

HG43BB

Limekiln Bank

HG43RZ

Brick Row

HG44JT

Masham & Fountains

HG44NG

Masham & Fountains

HG43PR

Drift Lane

HG44PE

Masham & Fountains

HG43NX

Masham & Fountains

HG44NE

Fearby Cross

HG43AH

Green Lane

HG33PW

High Garth

HG44LT

Pott Bank

HG44BN

Swinney Beck Garth

HG43BH

Masham & Fountains

HG44ET

Common Head Lane

HG43SW

St Andrews Meadow

HG33BE

Ripley Road

HG44EW

Gun Bank

HG33HU

Millbank

HG33JG

Law Lane

HG33NG

Dove Bank

HG43JL

Eight Acre Lane

HG43PN

Waterworks Cottages

HG44NQ

Cote Lane

HG44LW

Breary Banks

HG44LH

Cote Lane

HG43DY

Chair Walk

HG33BD

Masham & Fountains

HG33JD

Oak Garth

HG33NZ

Beechwood Close

HG33PJ

Masham & Fountains

HG43LH

Thorpefield

HG33NE

Church Lane

HG43PW

Masham & Fountains

HG43PT

Drift Lane

HG44HN

Park Street

HG44BX

Malting Road

HG43EB

Masham & Fountains

HG33HZ

Pye Lane

HG43ST

Laverton Road

HG43DA

Hutts Lane

HG33LB

Sleights Lane

HG43EZ

Sawley Moor Lane

HG43EL

Low Gate Lane

HG33HX

Grange Close

HG44PD

Haregill Bank

HG33PU

Dove Bank

HG44JZ

Masham & Fountains

HG43RU

Kirkby Road

HG33HT

Millbank Terrace

HG44DF

Masham & Fountains

HG43AF

Masham & Fountains

HG44HE

College Lane

HG44DQ

Masham & Fountains

HG44EF

Market Place

HG33AZ

South View

HG33GY

The Wynd

HG43FG

Warren Lane

HG43AQ

Aldermans Meadow

HG33LZ

Masham & Fountains

HG43EF

Moor Lane

Data Sources

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