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
LS212SD
Moor Lane
LS290EJ
Hardings Lane
HG31PJ
Brackenthwaite Lane
HG33FG
Clint Bank
HG33HB
Brimham Rocks Road
HG34JD
Hartwith Bank
LS170BZ
Harrogate Road
LS212NA
Dob Park Road
LS212NU
Shepherd Hill
LS212PG
Meagill Lane
HG32JL
Emmet Lane
HG33EP
Brimham Rocks Road
HG34BW
Thomas Gill Road
HG34JF
Pateley Bridge & Nidd Valley
LS170AB
High Moor Road
LS212LW
Braythorne Lane
LS212LX
Gale Lane
LS212ND
Moor Lane
LS212PP
Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor
LS290EG
Hardings Lane
LS290HE
Denton Road
HG31RB
Beckwith Head Road
HG32PL
Darley Road
HG33AL
Clint Bank
LS170AH
Harrogate Road
LS170BT
Holly Park
LS170BU
Holly Park
LS212LZ
Clifton Lane
LS212NJ
Askwith Moor Road
LS212PF
Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor
LS212PJ
Hardisty Hill
HG31SG
Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor
HG31TB
Brame Lane
HG34AT
Pateley Bridge & Nidd Valley
HG31FU
Beckwith Head Road
HG31PH
Brackenthwaite Lane
HG31QD
Beckwith Head Road
HG31TH
Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor
HG32JF
New Road
HG32JG
Back Road
HG32WA
Back Road
HG33EU
Pateley Bridge & Nidd Valley
HG34DE
Old Coach Road
HG34DS
Riggs Spring
HG34HP
Hartwith Bank
HG34HZ
Pateley Bridge & Nidd Valley
LS170DE
Almscliffe Garth
LS170EB
Strait Lane
LS170EP
Merrybank Lane
LS170HB
Almscliffe Drive
LS212HA
Roebuck Lane
LS212JB
Askwith Lane
LS212LL
Dark Lane
LS212PZ
Castley Lane
LS290DP
Hunger Hill
HG31TA
Broad Dubb Road
HG32JT
Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor
HG31QS
Otley Road
HG31QT
Norwood Lane
HG32LT
Constable Ridge Road
HG33AP
Nidd Lane
HG34DD
Pateley Bridge & Nidd Valley
LS170AJ
Harrogate Road
LS170EG
Harrogate Road
LS212EX
Newall Carr Road
LS212JA
Eastbeck Court
LS212LR
Braythorne Lane
LS212PQ
Hardisty Hill
LS212PS
Leafield Lane
LS212QL
Cinder Lane
LS212QY
Brat Lane
HG31PW
Brackenthwaite Lane
HG32HS
Grayston Plain Lane
HG33ET
Tinkler Lane
HG33HF
Brimham Rocks Road
HG34BT
Pateley Bridge & Nidd Valley
HG34HS
Hartwith Avenue
HG34HX
Hartwith Bank
HG34JE
The Whinfields
LS170AL
Kingsway
LS170AN
Strait Lane
LS170AW
Back Lane
LS170DG
Brackenwell Lane
LS170HF
Strait Lane
LS212LT
Gale Lane
LS212NS
Rues Lane
LS212PE
Meagill Lane
LS212QP
Cinder Lane
LS212QT
Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor
LS290BS
West Hall Lane
HG32LJ
Back Road
HG31FW
Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor
HG32LP
Constable Ridge Road
HG31PQ
Brackenthwaite Lane
HG31QX
Briscoe Ridge Lane
HG31SR
Bedlam Lane
HG31TJ
Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor
HG33EY
Stripe Lane
HG33PL
Pateley Bridge & Nidd Valley
HG34DQ
Pateley Bridge & Nidd Valley
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.