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About Askwith
Askwith is a small village located in the county of North Yorkshire, within the historic region of England. Situated in the Yorkshire Dales, the village lies to the west of the town of Otley and is part of the LS21 postcode area. The settlement is characterised by its rural setting, with traditional stone buildings and a close-knit community. The surrounding landscape features rolling hills and open countryside, typical of the area’s agricultural heritage. The village is accessible by road via the A650, which connects it to nearby towns and cities. Askwith has a long history, with records indicating its existence since at least the medieval period. The local church, St. Mary's, dates back to the 12th century and remains a focal point of the community. The village retains a quiet, peaceful atmosphere, with a strong sense of local identity.
School Ratings in Askwith
Families in Askwith have access to 32 local schools. Askwith Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Askwith
Homes sell for an average of £328K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £256K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Askwith
Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Burglary is the leading concern across Askwith, with 11 incidents recorded in May 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Askwith
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Askwith among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.
Healthcare in Askwith
There are 11 GP surgeries within three miles of Askwith, the nearest being Grange Park Surgery (1.4 miles away).
Local Data for Askwith
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Property Prices 2,593 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the LS21 postcode area.
Household Income in Askwith ONS 2023
The average total household income in Askwith is approximately £56,681 a year before tax, in line with the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £42,855. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £42,855.
Businesses in Askwith ONS 2025
There are approximately 991 active businesses based in Askwith, around 54 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 91% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 11 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Askwith IMD 2025
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Askwith experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.
Crime in Askwith 99 crimes · May 2026
Crime in Askwith is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a small town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
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Home Ownership in Askwith
Of the 8,260 households in and around Askwith, 74% are owned, 13% are socially rented and 13% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Askwith.