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Wathvale & Bishop Monkton

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About

Wathvale & Bishop Monkton ward lies in the Harrogate district, characterised by agricultural land and the River Ure which forms part of its eastern boundary. The area includes the village of Bishop Monkton and the smaller settlement of Wath, with a landscape of mixed farmland and several small watercourses. The ward's economy has traditionally been connected to farming and local commerce.

A notable network of historic green lanes, part of the Monkton Moor complex, traverses the area. These routes are designated as public rights of way, linking the villages to the surrounding fields and meadows. The local community is served by a primary school, village hall, and several pubs, maintaining a focus on rural life within the wider administrative area of North Yorkshire.

Area overview

On average Wathvale & Bishop Monkton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wathvale & Bishop Monkton is £56,093 per year. There are 10 schools in Wathvale & Bishop Monkton: 7 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wathvale & Bishop Monkton is home to around 8,548 people, with a population density of about 53.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wathvale & Bishop Monkton Population
8,548
Population density
53.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.61(-62%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.53(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.57(-70%)
Other theft
2.34(-65%)
Drugs
1.87(-48%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,039
94.07%
Other White
179
2.09%
Other Asian
64
0.75%
African
55
0.64%
Other
39
0.46%
Total population: 8,546

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,721
38.63%
Level 3 (A level)
1,230
17.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,009
14.32%
No qualifications
870
12.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
621
8.82%
Total 16+ residents: 7,044

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,453
40.43%
Owns with a mortgage
1,001
27.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
487
13.55%
Other forms of private rent
283
7.87%
Social rents from council
221
6.15%
Total households: 3,594

Property prices in Wathvale & Bishop Monkton

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £386,250 in Wathvale & Bishop Monkton area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wathvale & Bishop Monkton 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 Wathvale & Bishop Monkton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached63£446,500
Flats2£306,500
Semi-Detached25£286,500
Terraced18£262,500

10 years median price trend in Wathvale & Bishop Monkton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wathvale & Bishop Monkton.

All postcodes in Wathvale & Bishop Monkton

YO519DJ

St Johns Walk

HG33QG

Knaresborough Road

YO73BZ

Catton Lane

YO519JR

Station Court

YO74PH

Baldersby Garth

HG45NB

Barker Business Park

YO519GB

Riverside Gardens

YO73JZ

Ash View

YO612RN

Church Lane

YO519FQ

Swale Close

YO612RP

Council Houses

YO519BL

Milby

YO73QD

Wathvale & Bishop Monkton

HG45HJ

Back Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.