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Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor

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 of residents in Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor is £52,700 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

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor Population

6,133

Population density

30.2 per km²

Demographics

British

5,780

94.23%

Other White

168

2.74%

Irish

0.51%

Indian

0.34%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.34%

Total population: 6,134

Housing

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

3.07%

Social rents from council

2.42%

Total households: 2,604

Property prices in Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £555,000 in Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £2,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	29	£597,500	£319,970	£460,540	£910,000	£1,677,000
Semi-Detached	9	£570,000	£357,100	£442,500	£712,500	£938,000
Terraced	7	£415,000	£246,500	£315,250	£489,500	£803,200

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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