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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

LS170DZ

Harrogate Road

LS170EX

Gravelly Hill Lane

LS290BX

High Mill Lane

HG34BN

Orchard Close

HG31QW

Church Row

LS212NQ

Low Snowden

HG34JW

Nidd Court

HG32JU

Tang Road

HG32WA

Home Farm Square

LS170HB

Almscliffe Drive

HG34BT

Washburn & Birstwith

HG33AH

Birstwith Grange

HG31SG

Washburn & Birstwith

LS212PX

Harrogate Road

HG31TJ

Haverah Park

HG34BW

Thomas Gill Road

HG33AS

Darley Road

HG34JQ

Washburn & Birstwith

LS290BP

Hardings Lane

HG33LJ

Washburn & Birstwith

LS212PS

Harrogate Road

LS170AQ

Harrogate Road

LS170AH

Huby Banks

HG32HX

Swincliffe Top

HG32LH

Sleights Lane

LS212HA

Sunnybank

LS170AN

Weeton Lane

LS212LP

Braythorne Lane

HG34JP

Riverside Lane

LS170DS

Harrogate Road

HG31TH

Washburn & Birstwith

LS170DT

Harrogate Road

LS212JP

Leathley Lane

HG33EX

Darley Road

LS212PJ

Hardisty Hill

HG33EY

Stripe Lane

HG32JY

Crag Lane

LS170AT

Wescoe Hill Lane

HG34JD

Hartwith Bank

HG31TF

Sandwith View

LS212NP

High Lane

HG31SX

Pinfold Lane

LS170EN

Merrybank Lane

HG33EP

Brimham Rocks Road

HG31ST

Washburn & Birstwith

LS212JT

Leathley Lane

HG31PL

Brackenthwaite Lane

HG31QY

Brackenthwaite Lane

LS170EW

Merrybank Lane

LS290HT

Denton Road

LS290BS

Briggate

HG32JD

Clapham Green

LS170DD

The Crescent

HG34JG

Washburn & Birstwith

LS290DL

Hunger Hill Road

LS290HN

Washburn & Birstwith

LS170EG

Harrogate Road

LS212PE

Meagill Lane

Data Sources

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