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Washburn & Birstwith

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About

Washburn & Birstwith ward covers a significant rural area in the valley of the River Washburn, west of Harrogate. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, wooded slopes, and the chain of four reservoirs—Lindley Wood, Swinsty, Fewston, and Thruscross—which supply water to the city of Leeds. The scattered settlements include the villages of Birstwith, Burnt Yates, and Felliscliffe. Agriculture and commuting to nearby towns form the economic base.

The area is defined by the watercourses and moorland fringes of the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A notable feature is the historic Fewston church, which stands isolated near the reservoir after the original village was submerged. The Washburn Valley walking trail links the reservoirs, popular for local recreation. The ward maintains a quiet, community-focused character distinct from the busier tourist centres of the Yorkshire Dales.

Area overview

On average Washburn & Birstwith has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Washburn & Birstwith is £59,750 per year. There are 8 schools in Washburn & Birstwith: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Washburn & Birstwith is home to around 6,549 people, with a population density of about 30.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Washburn & Birstwith Population
6,549
Population density
30.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.81(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.01(-37%)
Burglary
4.43(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.66(-57%)
Other theft
3.21(-52%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,215
94.93%
Other White
133
2.03%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.55%
Irish
32
0.49%
Indian
24
0.37%
Total population: 6,547

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,624
47.93%
Level 3 (A level)
770
14.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
750
13.7%
No qualifications
605
11.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
372
6.79%
Total 16+ residents: 5,475

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,345
48.8%
Owns with a mortgage
834
30.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
346
12.55%
Other forms of private rent
84
3.05%
Social rents from council
81
2.94%
Total households: 2,756

Property prices in Washburn & Birstwith

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Washburn & Birstwith area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,565 up to £1,375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Washburn & Birstwith 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 Washburn & Birstwith over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£597,500
Flats2£200,000
Semi-Detached16£527,500
Terraced10£460,000

10 years median price trend in Washburn & Birstwith

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Washburn & Birstwith.

All postcodes in Washburn & Birstwith

LS170BB

Weeton Terrace

HG31SJ

Constable Ridge Road

HG32JZ

White Wall Lane

HG34DD

Washburn & Birstwith

LS170DU

Harrogate Road

LS212LA

Leathley Lane

LS212JQ

Eastbeck Court

LS290BN

West Hall Lane

LS212NF

Washburn & Birstwith

LS212LF

Stainburn Lane

LS212QQ

Farnley Lane

HG31QD

Lady Lane

LS170HF

Strait Lane

HG31QP

Williams Court

HG32PL

Darley Road

LS170EA

Strait Lane

LS290BT

Brant Bank Lane

LS170BY

Reginald Villas

HG34BP

Victoria Terrace

HG34DR

Hartwith Bank

LS212JS

Farnley Park

HG31RP

Washburn & Birstwith

LS212LE

Stainburn Lane

HG31RB

Beckwith Head Road

HG34DU

Orchard Close

LS170AF

Beeston's Lane

HG32LS

Siddle Lane

LS290HG

School Row

LS212PP

Washburn & Birstwith

LS290DQ

Carters Lane

HG34BX

Belle Vue Terrace

LS212QH

Farnley Lane

HG31ZE

Otley Road

LS212QN

Cinder Lane

LS212QE

Farnley Lane

LS212HS

Moor Lane

LS212LD

Hall Lane

LS170BD

Beltoft Cottages

LS212HL

Weston Lane

LS170BF

Beeston's Lane

HG31PW

Brackenthwaite Lane

LS212PY

Castley Lane

HG31FW

Duncombe Grove

LS170HE

Weeton Lane

LS170AE

High Moor Road

LS212PA

Busky Dike Lane

LS212EU

Copmanroyd

LS212NN

North Lane

LS170BU

Holly Hill Cottages

LS212EZ

Roebuck Lane

LS212QT

Washburn & Birstwith

HG32LJ

Back Road

LS212PF

Washburn & Birstwith

HG34WA

Washburn & Birstwith

LS212ST

Chapel Hill Lane

LS170AY

Main Street

LS212PL

Washburn & Birstwith

LS170AU

Gallogate Lane

LS212RR

Throstle Nest Close

LS212JA

Back Lane

HG32LY

Grayston Plain Lane

LS170AG

Harrogate Road

LS212QU

Broad Dubb Road

LS170ET

Washburn & Birstwith

LS170HG

Washburn & Birstwith

LS170DR

Harrogate Road

LS212NL

Rues Lane

HG31SY

Back Lane

HG31QH

Howhill Quarry Road

HG31FB

Briscoe Ridge Lane

LS170HA

The Pines

HG34JS

Darley Road

LS212JZ

Leathley Lane

LS212NJ

High Snowden

HG31SR

Cobby Syke Road

HG32JG

Swarcliffe

LS170EF

Harrogate Road

HG31FX

Parcevall Close

HG34JA

The Crescent

HG34JB

Whinbush Lane

HG31SL

Jonah's Lane

HG32LG

Crow Hill Lane

HG31SN

Jonah's Lane

LS212ES

Newall Carr Road

HG34DA

Rose Cottages

LS170DH

Brogdens Fold

HG32NJ

Wreaks Road

HG33AF

Broomfield

HG31PU

Otley Road

HG32JP

Swincliffe Lane

LS170DB

Church Hill

HG31TD

Swinsty View

LS212LS

Braythorne Lane

HG31RA

Shaw Lane

LS170AZ

Gallogate Lane

HG31SB

Brame Hall Farm

LS170DX

Harrogate Road

LS212ET

Newall Carr Road

LS290BL

Common Holme Lane

LS170DE

Crag Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.