Washburn & Birstwith ward is located in North Yorkshire, covering a mix of rural villages and farmland. The area includes settlements like Birstwith, Darley, and Swinsty, with the River Nidd flowing through parts of the ward. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills, wooded valleys, and reservoirs such as Fewston and Swinsty, which provide water supply and recreational opportunities.
The ward has a strong agricultural presence, with farming playing a key role in the local economy. Villages like Birstwith and Darley feature traditional stone buildings, pubs, and community spaces. The area is well-connected by roads, including the A59, while maintaining a quiet, countryside atmosphere. Walking and cycling routes, including the Nidderdale Greenway, are popular among residents and visitors.
On average Washburn & Birstwith has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Washburn & Birstwith is £51,721 per year. There are 8 schools in Washburn & Birstwith: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £519,000 in Washburn & Birstwith area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £2,300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £735,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £258,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £351,750 |
| Terraced | 14 | £315,250 |
10 years price trend in Washburn & Birstwith
HG31PL
Brackenthwaite Lane
HG34JL
Pateley Bridge & Nidd Valley
LS170AF
Beeston's Lane
LS170DF
Church Hill
LS212PT
Harrogate Road
LS212HR
Church Lane
LS290HP
Denton Road
HG34DB
Pateley Bridge & Nidd Valley
HG31FG
Penny Pot Lane
LS170DX
Harrogate Road
LS170EL
The Sleights
LS170ER
Crag Lane
LS212HW
Church Lane
LS212HZ
Eastbeck Court
LS212JE
Askwith Lane
LS212LS
Braythorne Lane
LS212NW
Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor
LS212PN
Gill Head Gate
LS212QR
Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor
LS290BT
Brant Bank Lane
LS290DW
Hardings Lane
LS290EH
Hardings Lane
HG31PN
Brackenthwaite Lane
HG32HX
High Street
HG32LX
Penny Pot Lane
HG34JJ
Pateley Bridge & Nidd Valley
LS170BA
Gallogate Lane
LS170BD
Main Street
LS170EN
Merrybank Lane
LS212HD
Newall Carr Road
LS212JY
Leathley Lane
LS212LA
Leathley Lane
LS212NL
Rues Lane
LS212QD
Farnley Lane
LS290BN
West Hall Lane
HG31ZE
Otley Road
HG32LR
Tang Road
HG33AQ
Broom Field
HG34DN
Hartwith Bank
HG34JT
Stripe Lane
HG34JW
Pateley Bridge & Nidd Valley
LS170BN
Crag View
LS170EU
Gravelly Hill Lane
LS170HE
Weeton Lane
LS212HB
Roebuck Lane
LS212HS
Moor Lane
LS212LG
Leathley Lane
LS290BP
Hardings Lane
LS290HG
Denton Road
HG31SJ
Constable Ridge Road
HG32HY
Hirst Lane
HG32LB
Crag Lane
HG33AF
Broom Field
HG33DY
Clint Bank
HG34DA
Pateley Bridge & Nidd Valley
HG34DP
Hartwith Bank
HG34JA
The Crescent
LS170DD
Church Hill
LS170DS
Harrogate Road
LS170DT
Harrogate Road
LS170HG
Spofforth, Burn Bridge & Huby
LS212JT
Leathley Lane
LS212EU
Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor
LS212HT
Moor Lane
LS212LE
Hall Lane
LS290DL
Hunger Hill
LS290EU
Badgers Gate
HG31SW
Skipton Road
HG31QH
Brackenthwaite Lane
HG31TQ
Broad Dubb Road
HG31TR
Moor Park Close
HG32BF
High Lane
HG32NJ
Elton Lane
HG32NP
Wreaks Road
LS170AU
Arthington Lane
LS170DP
Almscliffe Garth
LS170DR
Harrogate Road
LS170EX
Castley Lane
LS212JX
Leathley Lane
LS212NP
High Lane
LS212NR
Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor
LS212NZ
Hopper Lane
LS212RS
Farnley Lane
LS290BL
Common Holme Lane
LS290HQ
Smithy Lane
HG31QE
Lady Lane
HG31SD
Skipton Road
HG31SQ
Penny Pot Lane
HG31SZ
Brame Lane
HG33ER
Brimham Rocks Road
HG34JN
Pateley Bridge & Nidd Valley
HG34WA
Pateley Bridge & Nidd Valley
LS212HF
Clifton Lane
LS212LP
Braythorne Lane
LS212PW
Rues Lane
LS212PY
Castley Lane
LS212RT
Riverside Avenue
LS290EF
Hardings Lane
LS290EN
Hardings Lane
BD236JP
Kex Gill Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.