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
HG31SP
Skipton Road
HG31SY
Back Lane
HG32JU
Tang Road
HG32LE
Crag Lane
HG32NN
Wreaks Road
HG34BY
Pateley Bridge & Nidd Valley
HG34DU
Orchard Close
LS170AG
Harrogate Road
LS170AX
Gallogate Lane
LS170HA
The Pines
LS212JU
Leathley Lane
LS212NX
Hall Lane
LS212NT
Shepherd Hill
LS212RU
Riverside Drive
LS290HH
Denton Road
LS290HS
Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor
HG31QP
Otley Road
HG32JD
Elton Lane
HG32LA
Barse Beck Lane
HG32PN
Darley Road
HG33HA
Brimham Rocks Road
HG33HP
Pye Lane
HG34BN
Orchard Close
HG34LA
Harewell Lane
LS170BF
Beeston's Lane
LS170AP
Weeton Lane
LS170DW
Hall Green Lane
LS170ED
Grosvenor Gardens
LS170EQ
Harrogate Road
LS212JQ
Eastbeck Court
LS212LU
Gale Lane
LS290DQ
Carter's Lane
HG31TP
Otley Road
HG33EZ
Stripe Lane
HG33HD
Pateley Bridge & Nidd Valley
HG34DZ
Pateley Bridge & Nidd Valley
HG34JG
Pateley Bridge & Nidd Valley
LS170EA
Strait Lane
LS170HD
St John's Drive
LS212HN
Church Lane
LS212LF
Stainburn Lane
LS212QG
Farnley Lane
LS212QN
Cinder Lane
LS290BX
High Mill Lane
LS290HL
Smithy Lane
HG31SX
Pinfold Lane
HG33ES
Pateley Bridge & Nidd Valley
HG34JS
Darley Road
HG34XZ
Pateley Bridge & Nidd Valley
LS212JR
Leathley Lane
LS212PL
Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor
LS212QA
Arthington Lane
HG31GY
Beckwith Head Road
HG31QZ
Brackenthwaite Lane
HG31SL
Jonah's Lane
HG32LQ
High Lane
HG32JZ
Crag Lane
HG33HE
Brimham Rocks Road
LS212HP
Church Lane
LS212JG
Askwith Moor Road
LS212JJ
Hall Lane
LS212PA
Busky Dike Lane
LS212PD
Meagill Lane
LS212QJ
Cinder Lane
LS212RW
Farnley Lane
LS290ES
Badgers Gate
LS290HD
Denton Road
HG32JP
Swincliffe Lane
HG32LN
Cote Hill Road
HG32JH
Back Road
HG32JR
Back Lane
HG32LG
Crow Hill Lane
HG32NQ
Lackon Bank
HG34DL
Old Coach Road
LS170BR
Crag Lane
LS170EY
Harrogate Road
LS170FA
Back Lane
LS212JD
Askwith Lane
LS212NN
Askwith Moor Road
HG31RQ
Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor
HG31SS
Busky Dike Lane
HG31WH
Lady Lane
HG34HY
Hartwith Bank
LS170AT
Gallogate Lane
LS170AY
Back Lane
LS170BE
Brook Lane
LS170EW
Gravelly Hill Lane
LS212LH
Dark Lane
LS212PB
Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor
LS290EL
Hardings Lane
LS290EW
Hardings Lane
HG31RA
Shaw Lane
HG33AH
Birstwith Grange
HG34BS
Riggs Spring
LS170AD
Gindhill Lane
LS170DN
High Moor Road
LS170DZ
Harrogate Road
LS212HY
Eastbeck Court
LS212JS
Farnley Park
LS212LN
Dark Lane
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.