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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

HG32JJ

Emmet Lane

HG32JX

Crag Lane

LS290HL

Smithy Lane

HG32LU

Long Lane

LS212QB

Castley Lane

LS212JN

Low Park Road

HG31SW

Skipton Road

HG33AQ

Broom Field

HG34BZ

Belle Vue Flats

LS212QF

Farnley Lane

LS290HE

Denton Road

LS170EY

Harrogate Road

HG34HS

Hartwith Avenue

LS212EY

Roebuck Terrace

LS212NH

Askwith Moor Road

HG33HA

Stripe Lane

LS170BR

Crag View Cottages

LS212QW

Leathley Lane

LS170EU

Gravelly Hill Lane

HG31QG

Hill Top Lane

LS212LW

Church Lane

LS212NY

Hopper Lane

LS212HX

Eastbeck Court

LS212HT

Moor Lane

LS290HH

Denton Road

HG34LA

New York Industrial Estate

LS212RA

Lower Norwood Road

HG31PG

Brackenthwaite Lane

LS170AB

High Moor Road

LS290EL

Hardings Lane

HG33EZ

Stripe Lane

LS212NB

Weston Moor Road

LS212LZ

Newall Carr Road

LS212HU

Hallam Lane

HG32LA

Barse Beck Lane

LS212QS

Washburn & Birstwith

HG33DY

West House Gardens

LS212QR

Washburn & Birstwith

HG32HU

Swincliffe Lane

LS290HJ

Smithy Lane

HG31TR

Moor Park Close

HG33HE

Brimham Rocks Road

HG31QE

Lady Lane

LS170DL

Hilltop Cottages

HG34DH

Old Coach Road

HG34DL

Old Coach Road

HG31GY

Greengate

HG31TQ

Broad Dubb Road

LS212LJ

Braythorne Lane

HG31SZ

Brame Lane

LS212NW

Washburn & Birstwith

LS212HZ

Eastbeck Court

HG32LW

Cold Cotes Road

HG34DQ

Knox Manor

HG32LD

Prospect Terrace

LS212RN

Riverside Close

LS170AL

Kingsway

LS170BS

Crag Vale

HG34HT

Hartwith Avenue

LS212NX

Hall Lane

LS212PW

Rues Lane

LS170AS

Wescoe Hill Lane

LS212HY

Eastbeck Court

HG34DB

Zetland Terrace

HG33HF

Brimham Rocks Road

HG34JR

Whinbush Lane

LS290HS

Washburn & Birstwith

HG33PL

Washburn & Birstwith

LS212JX

Leathley Lane

HG32LB

Crag Lane

LS170DW

Hall Green Lane

LS170FA

Back Lane

HG32LN

Cote Hill Road

LS212JB

Askwith Lane

LS290EJ

Hardings Lane

HG32JL

High Lane

HG31JE

Harrogate Road

LS212LT

Gale Lane

HG33HP

Pye Lane

HG34HY

Hartwith Bank

HG33HB

Brimham Rocks Road

LS212QG

Farnley Lane

LS170BZ

Harrogate Road

LS170EP

Merry Bank Cottages

LS212QJ

Cinder Lane

HG32NQ

The Allotments

HG31PQ

Brackenthwaite Lane

LS170DP

Almscliffe Garth

LS290EU

Badgers Gate

LS212PQ

Hardisty Hill

LS212LR

Braythorne Lane

HG31PJ

Brackenthwaite Lane

LS170DQ

Robinsons Row

HG34DP

Hartwith Bank

LS170BN

Crag View

HG32BF

High Lane

LS212JR

Leathley Lane

LS212RT

Riverside Avenue

LS290DW

Hardings Lane

LS290BW

Nesfield Lane

Data Sources

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