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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

LS212NT

Shepherd Hill

LS212QA

Arthington Lane

HG32NP

Bridge End Cottages

LS212PT

Harrogate Road

LS212JE

Askwith Lane

LS290EG

Hardings Lane

LS290EH

Hardings Lane

LS212LG

Leathley Lane

LS212LL

Dark Lane

LS290HW

Denton Road

HG32HZ

Hirst Lane

HG34DN

Hartwith Bank

LS290EQ

Hardings Lane

HG32PN

Darley Road

LS212JL

West Lane

HG33AR

Nidd Lane

HG33AL

Nidd Lane

HG31FU

Scampston Drive

HG34JF

Washburn & Birstwith

LS290HF

Denton Road

LS212JH

Vine Terrace

LS212JD

Askwith Lane

LS212NR

Washburn & Birstwith

HG32JH

Back Road

LS212LX

Gale Lane

LS290HU

Denton Road

LS170EB

Ashfield Place

HG34BJ

Orchard Close

HG34HP

Hartwith Bank

LS212LQ

Leathley Lane

HG31QT

Norwood Lane

HG34JN

Washburn & Birstwith

LS212LN

Dark Lane

LS212HP

Church Lane

HG34JU

Whinbush Lane

HG31WH

Lady Lane

LS212QL

Cinder Lane

HG34JT

Stripe Lane

HG31QU

Shawfield Head

HG33AG

Birstwith Grange

LS170EQ

Station Cottages

HG34BQ

Heatherdale Mews

HG32LP

Constable Ridge Road

HG32NL

The Square

HG34HX

Hartwith Green

LS212PN

Gill Head Gate

LS212RZ

Washburn & Birstwith

LS212QX

Brat Lane

LS290HQ

Church Row

LS212LU

Gale Lane

HG31QS

Otley Road

LS212LH

Dark Lane

LS212HW

Church Lane

LS290EP

Currer Lane

LS170BT

Holly Park

HG31TP

Otley Road

HG34JH

Elmwood Terrace

HG32LX

Skipton Road

HG34BG

The Old Warehouse

HG33HD

Washburn & Birstwith

HG34DZ

Poppyfields

HG32SG

Cold Cotes Road

HG32HY

Hirst Lane

LS212QY

Jack Hill

HG34JJ

Washburn & Birstwith

LS290EF

Hardings Lane

HG31SH

Haverah Park

LS170EE

Huby Park

HG33AW

Washburn & Birstwith

HG31SS

Busky Dike Lane

HG31SU

Cobby Syke Road

HG34DS

Braisty Lane

LS212EX

Westroyd

LS212NA

Dob Park

LS170BA

Gallogate Lane

HG32LR

Tang Road

LS212HF

Clifton Lane

LS290ES

Badgers Gate

LS170AA

High Moor Road

LS290HR

Hathenshaw Lane

LS212QZ

Dob Park

HG32JN

Swalewood Lane

HG31TL

Penny Pot Lane

HG31SP

Skipton Road

LS212HN

Weston Lane

LS212RW

Riverside Park

HG33LN

Collin Spring Court

LS290EW

Hardings Lane

LS290ET

Badgers Gate

HG31QQ

Washburn & Birstwith

HG33ES

Pateley Bridge Road

HG33EU

Washburn & Birstwith

HG32LF

Staupes Road

LS290DP

Hunger Hill

HG33AJ

Collin Bank

HG31QN

Moor Park

LS170ED

Grosvenor Gardens

HG31TB

Bland Hill Cottage

LS212JU

Leathley Lane

LS290BJ

Owler Park Road

Data Sources

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