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Wathvale & Bishop Monkton

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About

Wathvale & Bishop Monkton ward is located in North Yorkshire, covering rural areas and small villages. The ward includes settlements like Wath and Bishop Monkton, known for their historic charm and agricultural surroundings. The landscape features open fields, hedgerows, and quiet country lanes, typical of the Yorkshire countryside.

The area is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional stone cottages and modern homes. Local amenities include village halls, pubs, and churches, serving the close-knit communities. The ward benefits from its proximity to larger towns like Ripon, providing access to broader services while maintaining a rural character. Farming remains an important part of the local economy, shaping the ward's identity.

Area overview

On average Wathvale & Bishop Monkton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23 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 of residents in Wathvale & Bishop Monkton is £49,649 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).

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

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

Demographics

British

8,039

94.07%

Other White

179

2.09%

Other Asian

0.75%

African

0.64%

Other

0.46%

Total population: 8,546

Housing

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 106 recent sales, the median property price is £368,750 in Wathvale & Bishop Monkton area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	63	£440,000	£246,500	£368,750	£521,748	£756,650
Flats	2	£213,000	£154,500	£180,500	£245,500	£271,500
Semi-Detached	23	£280,000	£120,000	£256,250	£317,500	£480,500
Terraced	18	£237,500	£158,500	£208,500	£273,750	£371,525

10 years price trend in Wathvale & Bishop Monkton

All postcodes in Wathvale & Bishop Monkton

YO73GD

Dishforth, Baldersby & Markington

YO73GS

Dishforth, Baldersby & Markington

YO73PL

Sleights Lane

YO73QN

Jamesville Way

HG33RH

Mains Lane

HG43HP

Green Lane

HG45AA

Boroughbridge Road

HG45DN

Tanfield Lane

HG45EP

Norton Close

YO519BQ

Glebe Close

YO519DX

Church Lane

YO612RH

Boroughbridge & Marton-cum-Grafton

YO73FA

Shambles Lane

YO74PL

The Tanyard

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail