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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

LS212NG

Washburn & Birstwith

LS290HD

Denton Road

LS212NE

Snowden Carr Road

LS170DY

Rigton Crossing

HG32LT

Skipton Road

HG32NG

Darley Road

LS212RS

Riverside Crescent

HG34BL

Washburn & Birstwith

LS170DA

Harrogate Road

LS170DN

Dennison Terrace

LS290DR

Viewlands

LS290EN

Chapel Cottages

HG32JQ

Reynard Crag Lane

LS212NS

Rues Lane

LS170EZ

Wescoe Hill

LS290HP

Denton Road

HG32LE

Sleights Lane

HG32RF

First Avenue

HG33AN

Nidd Drive

HG32LQ

High Lane

LS170DJ

Rigton Hill

HG31TE

Broad Dubb Road

LS170AX

Gallogate Lane

HG31FT

Scampston Drive

LS212JF

Hobb Nook Lane

HG32JE

Stock Stile Lane

HG34BU

Harewell Lane

LS170AW

Weeton Lane

HG31PH

Brackenthwaite Lane

LS212HE

Clifton Lane

LS212RB

Farnley Lane

LS212NU

Manor Farm Mews

HG33ET

Pateley Bridge Road

HG33ER

Northgate Cottages

LS212HB

Roebuck Lane

HG32JS

Back Lane

BD236JP

Kex Gill Road

HG34BY

Pudsey Terrace

HG32JT

Washburn & Birstwith

HG31QL

Otley Road

LS290BU

West Hall Lane

LS212PZ

Castley Lane

HG33EW

Brimham Rocks Road

LS212PG

Meagill Lane

HG32JW

Barse Beck Lane

LS170AP

Woodgate Lane

HG32NF

Elton Lane

LS212SD

Moor Lane

HG33FG

Collin Wood Lane

LS212RU

Riverside Drive

LS212PD

Meagill Lane

HG32NN

Wreaks Road

LS212ND

Weston Moor Road

HG31QX

Otley Road

LS212HR

Church Lane

HG31QR

Otley Road

HG31SQ

Haverah Park

HG31RQ

Moor Park

LS170AD

Gindhill Lane

LS290DN

Hunger Hill Road

LS170BE

Brook Lane

LS212NZ

Hopper Lane

LS170AJ

Wayside Terrace

HG34HR

Washburn & Birstwith

HG31TA

Watsons Lane

HG31PN

Brackenthwaite Lane

HG34JE

The Whinfields

LS170ES

Nat Lane

HG34AT

Washburn & Birstwith

HG32JF

New Road

LS212QD

Farnley Lane

LS170EL

Sleights Bungalows

HG31QJ

Howhill Road

HG31SD

Skipton Road

HG32HS

Grayston Plain Lane

LS212HD

Newall Carr Road

LS212JJ

Hall Lane

LS212PR

Washburn & Birstwith

HG34JL

Nidd Terrace

HG32JR

Tang Road

HG34BS

High Row

HG31US

Back Lane

LS212PB

Washburn & Birstwith

LS212JY

Leathley Lane

HG31QZ

Shaw Lane

HG33AP

Nidd Rise

LS170BX

Alder Villas

LS170ER

Crag Lane

LS170BP

Crag Lane

LS212JG

Moorside Lane

LS170DG

Brackenwell Lane

LS170BW

Crag Lane

LS170HD

St Johns Drive

HG34DE

Old Coach Road

LS212QP

Follet Close

HG34HZ

East View

LS170EJ

Crag Lane

LS170DF

Church Hill

HG31FG

Penny Pot Lane

HG32NH

New Row

Data Sources

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