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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

HG33JQ

Birthwaite Lane

HG43BW

Hackfall Court

HG43BX

Holmfield

HG33LX

Masham & Fountains

HG33JY

Fountains Abbey Road

HG33PR

Dove Bank

HG44JD

Thorpe Road

HG44JY

Ilton Bank

HG44LU

Pott Bank

HG33JN

Fountains Road

HG44HF

Park Square

HG33JR

Colber Lane

HG33BB

Masham & Fountains

HG43DB

Masham & Fountains

HG43QL

Kirkby Moor Road

HG44LA

Knowle Lane

HG44HP

Chapman Lane

HG44JP

Low Swinton

HG43DN

Bramley Grange

HG43SU

Masham & Fountains

HG43NT

Gate Bridge Road

HG43EA

Fountains Lane

HG35EY

Masham & Fountains

HG44LX

Pott Moor High Road

HG33EH

Pye Lane

HG33HH

High View

HG43DW

Bramley Grange

HG43EE

Green Lane

HG44BY

Masham & Fountains

HG43RF

Dallowgill

HG43AY

Downing House Cottage

HG43QN

Kirkby Moor Road

HG43ES

Masham & Fountains

HG33JP

Colber Lane

HG43BZ

Hutts Lane

HG33EJ

Sycamore Close

HG43QF

Ringbeck Road

HG43AE

Harrogate Road

HG43AB

Harrogate Road

HG44DN

Masham & Fountains

HG33LG

Masham & Fountains

HG43QH

Brown Bank Road

HG43NW

West Lane

HG44ES

Fearby Road

Data Sources

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