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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 30 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
4/10
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
18.31(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.89(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.52(-70%)
Public order
2.52(-72%)
Other theft
2.26(-66%)
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 59 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 in Masham & Fountains area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,130,000.

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
Detached32£600,000
Semi-Detached9£265,000
Terraced18£272,500

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

HG43QJ

Brown Bank Road

HG43RF

Dallowgill

HG44PE

Masham & Fountains

HG33AA

Clint Road

HG33EN

Admirals Way

HG43AN

Fountains Lane

HG43HA

Sawley Moor Lane

HG43JG

Carr Lane

HG43NG

Galphay Lane

HG43NJ

The Green

HG44DX

Silver Street

HG44DZ

Market Place

HG44LL

Gollinglith Foot

HG33PQ

High Street

HG43BN

Kirkby Road

HG43LL

South View

HG43NF

Masham & Fountains

HG43RJ

Back Lane

HG33AB

Station Lane

HG33DX

The Garth

HG43RW

Pinfold Court

HG44HF

Park Square

HG33AD

Chantry Court

HG33JG

Law Lane

HG33JU

West Grove

HG43FD

Aldermans Meadow

HG43LU

Knaresborough Road

HG43NT

Gate Bridge Road

HG44EU

Westholme Road

HG44EZ

Millgate

HG44LS

Masham & Fountains

HG33AX

Town Hall Cottages

HG33JR

Colber Lane

HG33NQ

Ripon Road

HG33NU

High Street

HG33NW

Beechwood Terrace

HG43JF

Railer Bank

HG43LG

Little Crossing

HG43NU

Lumley Lane

HG44DJ

Thiefgate Lane

HG33HQ

Sycamore Close

HG33JD

Oak Garth

HG43EH

St Michaels Mead

HG43LQ

Railway Cottages

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.