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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

HG34BS

High Row

LS170AD

Gindhill Lane

LS170DN

Dennison Terrace

LS170DZ

Harrogate Road

LS212QF

Farnley Lane

LS170DQ

Robinsons Row

LS212LQ

Leathley Lane

LS212NF

Washburn & Birstwith

LS212NY

Hopper Lane

LS212QS

Washburn & Birstwith

LS212QU

Broad Dubb Road

LS212QX

Brat Lane

LS212ST

Chapel Hill Lane

HG31SB

Brame Hall Farm

HG31QU

Shawfield Head

HG31TF

Sandwith View

HG31US

Back Lane

HG32JY

Crag Lane

HG32LY

Grayston Plain Lane

HG31QW

Church Row

HG33AR

Nidd Lane

HG34JQ

Washburn & Birstwith

HG32LH

Sleights Lane

HG32SG

Cold Cotes Road

HG33EX

Darley Road

HG34DR

Hartwith Bank

HG34JR

Whinbush Lane

LS170BP

Crag Lane

LS212ES

Newall Carr Road

LS212EZ

Roebuck Lane

LS212LD

Hall Lane

HG32JS

Back Lane

HG33LN

Collin Spring Court

LS212PR

Washburn & Birstwith

LS212QW

Leathley Lane

LS170BB

Weeton Terrace

LS170DA

Harrogate Road

LS170DU

Harrogate Road

LS170ET

Washburn & Birstwith

LS212QZ

Dob Park

LS290EP

Currer Lane

HG31FB

Briscoe Ridge Lane

HG34HR

Washburn & Birstwith

HG32JW

Barse Beck Lane

HG34BZ

Belle Vue Flats

LS170BY

Reginald Villas

LS170DY

Rigton Crossing

LS290BW

Nesfield Lane

LS290DN

Hunger Hill Road

LS290HR

Hathenshaw Lane

LS290HW

Denton Road

HG31PG

Brackenthwaite Lane

HG32LS

Siddle Lane

HG33AJ

Collin Bank

HG34BL

Washburn & Birstwith

LS170EF

Harrogate Road

LS212PX

Harrogate Road

LS212QQ

Farnley Lane

LS290DR

Viewlands

LS290HN

Washburn & Birstwith

HG31QL

Otley Road

HG31QY

Brackenthwaite Lane

HG32LD

Prospect Terrace

HG32LF

Staupes Road

HG34BQ

Heatherdale Mews

LS170AQ

Harrogate Road

LS170DB

Church Hill

LS170EE

Huby Park

LS170EZ

Wescoe Hill

LS212HX

Eastbeck Court

LS212JL

West Lane

LS212LJ

Braythorne Lane

LS212QB

Castley Lane

LS212QH

Farnley Lane

HG31QR

Otley Road

HG32JN

Swalewood Lane

HG33AN

Nidd Drive

HG34JP

Riverside Lane

LS212HU

Hallam Lane

LS212RR

Throstle Nest Close

HG31QJ

Howhill Road

HG32NL

The Square

HG31FT

Scampston Drive

HG31JE

Harrogate Road

HG31PU

Otley Road

HG31TD

Swinsty View

HG32LU

Long Lane

HG33AG

Birstwith Grange

LS212NB

Weston Moor Road

LS212NE

Snowden Carr Road

LS290HJ

Smithy Lane

HG31SN

Jonah's Lane

HG34BG

The Old Warehouse

LS170AS

Wescoe Hill Lane

LS170AZ

Gallogate Lane

LS290EJ

Hardings Lane

HG31SH

Haverah Park

HG31ST

Washburn & Birstwith

HG32HZ

Hirst Lane

HG32JE

Stock Stile Lane

Data Sources

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