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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

LS212RT

Riverside Avenue

LS290EN

Chapel Cottages

BD236JP

Kex Gill Road

HG32JU

Tang Road

HG32LE

Sleights Lane

HG34BY

Pudsey Terrace

HG34DU

Orchard Close

HG31SP

Skipton Road

HG31SY

Back Lane

HG32NN

Wreaks Road

LS170AX

Gallogate Lane

LS170HA

The Pines

LS212JU

Leathley Lane

LS212RU

Riverside Drive

LS290HS

Washburn & Birstwith

HG31QP

Williams Court

HG32JD

Clapham Green

HG32LA

Barse Beck Lane

HG32PN

Darley Road

HG34BN

Orchard Close

HG34LA

New York Industrial Estate

LS170AP

Woodgate Lane

LS170BF

Beeston's Lane

LS170DW

Hall Green Lane

LS212LU

Gale Lane

LS170AG

Harrogate Road

LS212NT

Shepherd Hill

LS212NX

Hall Lane

LS290HH

Denton Road

HG33HA

Stripe Lane

HG33HP

Pye Lane

LS170ED

Grosvenor Gardens

LS170EQ

Station Cottages

LS212JQ

Eastbeck Court

LS290DQ

Carters Lane

HG31TP

Otley Road

HG33EZ

Stripe Lane

HG33HD

Washburn & Birstwith

HG34DZ

Poppyfields

LS170EA

Strait Lane

LS212QN

Cinder Lane

LS290BX

High Mill Lane

LS290HL

Smithy Lane

HG34JG

Washburn & Birstwith

LS170HD

St Johns Drive

LS212HN

Weston Lane

LS212LF

Stainburn Lane

LS212QG

Farnley Lane

HG33ES

Pateley Bridge Road

HG34JS

Darley Road

LS212PL

Washburn & Birstwith

HG31SX

Pinfold Lane

LS212JR

Leathley Lane

LS212QA

Arthington Lane

HG31QZ

Shaw Lane

HG33HE

Brimham Rocks Road

HG31GY

Greengate

HG31SL

Jonah's Lane

HG32JZ

White Wall Lane

HG32LQ

High Lane

LS212HP

Church Lane

LS212JG

Moorside Lane

LS212PA

Busky Dike Lane

LS212RW

Riverside Park

LS290HD

Denton Road

HG32JH

Back Road

HG32JR

Tang Road

HG32LG

Crow Hill Lane

HG32LN

Cote Hill Road

HG32NQ

The Allotments

HG34DL

Old Coach Road

LS170BR

Crag View Cottages

LS170EY

Harrogate Road

LS170FA

Back Lane

LS212NN

North Lane

LS212JJ

Hall Lane

LS212PD

Meagill Lane

LS212QJ

Cinder Lane

LS290ES

Badgers Gate

HG32JP

Swincliffe Lane

LS212JD

Askwith Lane

HG31SS

Busky Dike Lane

HG31WH

Lady Lane

LS170BE

Brook Lane

LS170AT

Wescoe Hill Lane

LS170AY

Main Street

LS212LH

Dark Lane

LS212PB

Washburn & Birstwith

HG31RQ

Moor Park

HG34HY

Hartwith Bank

LS170EW

Merrybank Lane

LS290EL

Hardings Lane

LS290EW

Hardings Lane

HG33AH

Birstwith Grange

LS212HY

Eastbeck Court

LS212JS

Farnley Park

LS212LN

Dark Lane

LS212RN

Riverside Close

LS290ET

Badgers Gate

HG31RA

Shaw Lane

Data Sources

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