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Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor

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About

Menwith, Beckwithshaw and Denton Moor form an area of open high ground to the west of Harrogate. The landscape is characterised by expansive moorland, scattered farmsteads and pockets of woodland. The land is primarily used for sheep grazing and grouse shooting, with drystone walls dividing the heather-covered slopes.

The area is dominated by the large, secure perimeter of RAF Menwith Hill, its numerous white radomes a distinctive sight on the skyline. Public access is provided by a network of quiet country lanes and footpaths, including a section of the Nidderdale Way, which crosses the moorland offering wide views towards the distant Yorkshire Dales.

Area overview

On average Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor is £58,520 per year. There are 10 schools in Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor: 7 primary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor is home to around 6,133 people, with a population density of about 30.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor Population
6,133
Population density
30.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.84(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.66(-46%)
Burglary
3.75(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.59(-58%)
Other theft
2.77(-58%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,780
94.23%
Other White
168
2.74%
Irish
31
0.51%
Indian
21
0.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.34%
Total population: 6,134

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,393
46.05%
Level 3 (A level)
767
14.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
697
13.41%
No qualifications
610
11.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
386
7.43%
Total 16+ residents: 5,196

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,300
49.92%
Owns with a mortgage
763
29.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
331
12.71%
Other forms of private rent
80
3.07%
Social rents from council
63
2.42%
Total households: 2,604

Property prices in Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £519,500 in Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor 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 Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached14£428,750
Terraced7£510,000
Detached29£560,000

10 years median price trend in Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor.

All postcodes in Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor

LS212PW

Rues Lane

HG31SQ

Haverah Park

HG32JN

Swalewood Lane

LS212LU

Gale Lane

LS212NE

Snowden Carr Road

LS290EJ

Hardings Lane

HG31SR

Cobby Syke Road

HG33HQ

Sycamore Close

LS170DY

Rigton Crossing

LS212HL

Weston Lane

LS212NY

Hopper Lane

LS212PP

Washburn & Birstwith

HG31QU

Shawfield Head

HG32NE

Deer Glade Court

HG32RQ

Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale

HG31SS

Busky Dike Lane

LS170EU

Gravelly Hill Lane

HG31TR

Moor Park Close

HG32QR

Day Lane

HG33HN

Law Lane

Data Sources

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