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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 23 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
23
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
8.86(-80%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.09(-41%)
Burglary
3.21(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.6(-69%)
Other theft
2.44(-63%)
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 48 recent sales, the median property price is £519,500 in Washburn & Birstwith area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,565 up to £2,300,000.

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
Detached26£598,750
Flats2£194,500
Semi-Detached11£453,313
Terraced9£415,000

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

HG34BW

Thomas Gill Road

HG31SG

Washburn & Birstwith

LS212RA

Lower Norwood Road

LS290HP

Denton Road

HG31PL

Brackenthwaite Lane

HG34JL

Nidd Terrace

LS170AF

Beeston's Lane

LS170DF

Church Hill

LS212HR

Church Lane

LS212PT

Harrogate Road

HG34DB

Zetland Terrace

LS170EL

Sleights Bungalows

LS212QR

Washburn & Birstwith

LS290DW

Hardings Lane

HG31FG

Penny Pot Lane

LS170DX

Harrogate Road

LS170ER

Crag Lane

LS212HW

Church Lane

LS212HZ

Eastbeck Court

LS212JE

Askwith Lane

LS212LS

Braythorne Lane

LS212NW

Washburn & Birstwith

LS212PN

Gill Head Gate

LS290BT

Brant Bank Lane

LS290EH

Hardings Lane

HG31PN

Brackenthwaite Lane

HG32HX

Swincliffe Top

HG32LX

Skipton Road

LS170BA

Gallogate Lane

LS212LA

Leathley Lane

LS170BD

Beltoft Cottages

LS170EN

Merrybank Lane

LS212HD

Newall Carr Road

LS212JY

Leathley Lane

LS212NL

Rues Lane

LS212QD

Farnley Lane

LS290BN

West Hall Lane

HG32LR

Tang Road

HG34JW

Nidd Court

HG34JJ

Washburn & Birstwith

HG31ZE

Otley Road

HG33AQ

Broom Field

HG34DN

Hartwith Bank

HG34JT

Stripe Lane

LS170BN

Crag View

LS170HE

Weeton Lane

LS212HB

Roebuck Lane

LS170EU

Gravelly Hill Lane

LS212HS

Moor Lane

LS212LG

Leathley Lane

LS290BP

Hardings Lane

LS290HG

School Row

HG32HY

Hirst Lane

HG33AF

Broomfield

HG33DY

West House Gardens

HG34DA

Rose Cottages

HG34DP

Hartwith Bank

HG34JA

The Crescent

LS170DD

The Crescent

LS170DT

Harrogate Road

LS212JT

Leathley Lane

LS290DL

Hunger Hill Road

HG31SJ

Constable Ridge Road

HG32LB

Crag Lane

LS170HG

Washburn & Birstwith

LS170DS

Harrogate Road

LS212EU

Copmanroyd

LS212HT

Moor Lane

LS212LE

Stainburn Lane

LS290EU

Badgers Gate

HG31QH

Howhill Quarry Road

HG31SW

Skipton Road

HG32NJ

Wreaks Road

HG32NP

Bridge End Cottages

LS170DR

Harrogate Road

LS170DP

Almscliffe Garth

LS170EX

Gravelly Hill Lane

LS212JX

Leathley Lane

LS212RS

Riverside Crescent

LS290BL

Common Holme Lane

LS290HQ

Church Row

HG31TQ

Broad Dubb Road

HG31TR

Moor Park Close

HG32BF

High Lane

LS170AU

Gallogate Lane

LS212NP

High Lane

LS212NR

Washburn & Birstwith

LS212NZ

Hopper Lane

HG31QE

Lady Lane

HG31SZ

Brame Lane

LS212LP

Braythorne Lane

LS212PW

Rues Lane

LS212PY

Castley Lane

LS290EF

Hardings Lane

HG31SD

Skipton Road

HG31SQ

Haverah Park

HG33ER

Northgate Cottages

HG34JN

Washburn & Birstwith

HG34WA

Washburn & Birstwith

LS212HF

Clifton Lane

Data Sources

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