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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

HG32JQ

Reynard Crag Lane

HG34DH

Old Coach Road

LS212HE

Clifton Lane

LS212SD

Moor Lane

HG31PJ

Brackenthwaite Lane

HG34JD

Hartwith Bank

HG33FG

Collin Wood Lane

HG33HB

Brimham Rocks Road

LS170BZ

Harrogate Road

LS212NA

Dob Park

LS212NU

Manor Farm Mews

LS212PG

Meagill Lane

LS212ND

Weston Moor Road

LS290HE

Denton Road

HG32JL

High Lane

HG33EP

Brimham Rocks Road

HG34JF

Washburn & Birstwith

HG31RB

Beckwith Head Road

HG33AL

Nidd Lane

LS170AH

Huby Banks

LS170BT

Holly Park

LS212NJ

High Snowden

LS212PF

Washburn & Birstwith

LS212PJ

Hardisty Hill

LS170AB

High Moor Road

LS212LW

Church Lane

LS212LX

Gale Lane

LS212PP

Washburn & Birstwith

LS290EG

Hardings Lane

HG32PL

Darley Road

LS170BU

Holly Hill Cottages

LS212LZ

Newall Carr Road

HG31PH

Brackenthwaite Lane

HG31QD

Lady Lane

HG32JF

New Road

HG32WA

Home Farm Square

HG34AT

Washburn & Birstwith

HG34DE

Old Coach Road

LS212LL

Dark Lane

HG31FU

Scampston Drive

HG31TB

Bland Hill Cottage

HG31TH

Washburn & Birstwith

HG32JG

Swarcliffe

HG33EU

Washburn & Birstwith

HG34DS

Braisty Lane

HG34HP

Hartwith Bank

HG34HZ

East View

LS170DE

Crag Lane

LS170EB

Ashfield Place

LS170EP

Merry Bank Cottages

LS170HB

Almscliffe Drive

LS212HA

Sunnybank

LS212JB

Askwith Lane

LS212PZ

Castley Lane

LS290DP

Hunger Hill

LS212EX

Westroyd

LS212PQ

Hardisty Hill

LS212PS

Harrogate Road

LS212QL

Cinder Lane

LS212QY

Jack Hill

HG31QT

Norwood Lane

HG32JT

Washburn & Birstwith

HG33AP

Nidd Rise

HG34DD

Washburn & Birstwith

LS170AJ

Wayside Terrace

LS170EG

Harrogate Road

LS212JA

Back Lane

LS212LR

Braythorne Lane

HG31QS

Otley Road

HG31TA

Watsons Lane

HG32LT

Skipton Road

HG34HS

Hartwith Avenue

HG31PW

Brackenthwaite Lane

HG32HS

Grayston Plain Lane

HG33ET

Pateley Bridge Road

HG33HF

Brimham Rocks Road

HG34BT

Washburn & Birstwith

HG34HX

Hartwith Green

HG34JE

The Whinfields

LS170AW

Weeton Lane

LS170HF

Strait Lane

LS212LT

Gale Lane

LS212NS

Rues Lane

LS212QP

Follet Close

LS290BS

Briggate

HG31FW

Duncombe Grove

HG31SR

Bedlam Lane

HG34DQ

Knox Manor

LS170DH

Brogdens Fold

LS170DJ

Rigton Hill

LS212ET

Newall Carr Road

LS212JF

Hobb Nook Lane

LS290BU

West Hall Lane

LS170AL

Kingsway

LS170AN

Weeton Lane

LS170DG

Brackenwell Lane

LS212PE

Meagill Lane

LS212QT

Washburn & Birstwith

HG31PQ

Brackenthwaite Lane

HG31QX

Otley Road

Data Sources

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