Area360 logo

Find postcode

Washburn & Birstwith

Interactive map displaying Washburn & Birstwith

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

HG31TJ

Haverah Park

HG32LJ

Back Road

HG32LP

Constable Ridge Road

HG33EY

Stripe Lane

HG33PL

Washburn & Birstwith

LS212JP

Leathley Lane

LS290HT

Denton Road

HG32RF

First Avenue

HG34BP

Victoria Terrace

LS170BX

Alder Villas

LS212JZ

Leathley Lane

LS290HU

Denton Road

HG33EW

Brimham Rocks Road

LS170BS

Crag Vale

LS170BW

Crag Lane

LS212RZ

Washburn & Birstwith

HG31QG

Hill Top Lane

HG31QN

Moor Park

HG31TE

Broad Dubb Road

HG34BU

Harewell Lane

HG34HT

Hartwith Avenue

HG34JB

Whinbush Lane

LS170AE

High Moor Road

LS212RB

Farnley Lane

HG32JX

Crag Lane

HG33AS

Darley Road

HG33AW

Washburn & Birstwith

LS170AA

High Moor Road

LS170EJ

Crag Lane

LS212EY

Roebuck Terrace

LS212NG

Washburn & Birstwith

LS212JH

Vine Terrace

HG31TL

Penny Pot Lane

HG32JJ

Emmet Lane

HG32NH

New Row

HG34BX

Belle Vue Terrace

HG34JU

Whinbush Lane

HG31QQ

Washburn & Birstwith

HG31RP

Washburn & Birstwith

HG32HU

Swincliffe Lane

HG33LJ

Washburn & Birstwith

LS170DL

Hilltop Cottages

LS212NH

Askwith Moor Road

LS212NQ

Low Snowden

HG31FX

Parcevall Close

HG32LW

Cold Cotes Road

HG31SU

Cobby Syke Road

HG32NF

Elton Lane

HG32NG

Darley Road

HG34BJ

Orchard Close

HG34JH

Elmwood Terrace

LS170ES

Nat Lane

LS212HL

Weston Lane

LS212JN

Low Park Road

LS290HF

Denton Road

LS212QE

Farnley Lane

LS290BJ

Owler Park Road

LS290EQ

Hardings Lane

Data Sources

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