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About Blubberhouses
Blubberhouses is a small village located in North Yorkshire, England, within the LS21 postcode area. It lies in the upper reaches of the Nidderdale area, known for its rural landscape and proximity to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The village is situated along the River Nidd, with the surrounding countryside offering walking and cycling opportunities. Blubberhouses is part of the civil parish of Pateley Bridge and is characterised by its traditional stone buildings and quiet, village atmosphere. The area is popular with walkers and nature enthusiasts, particularly those exploring the Nidderdale Way. The village has a small community and retains a sense of local history, with several older homes and a few local amenities. It is accessible by road from nearby towns such as Pateley Bridge and Ripon.
School Ratings in Blubberhouses
Families in Blubberhouses have access to 8 local schools. Askwith Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Blubberhouses
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 Blubberhouses
Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Burglary is the leading concern across Blubberhouses, with 11 incidents recorded in May 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Blubberhouses
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Blubberhouses 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.
Local Data for Blubberhouses
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Property Prices 2,593 sales
Schools & Education 8 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the LS21 postcode area.
Household Income in Blubberhouses ONS 2023
The average total household income in Blubberhouses 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 Blubberhouses ONS 2025
There are approximately 991 active businesses based in Blubberhouses, 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 Blubberhouses IMD 2025
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Blubberhouses 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 Blubberhouses 99 crimes · May 2026
Crime in Blubberhouses 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 Blubberhouses
Of the 8,260 households in and around Blubberhouses, 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 Blubberhouses.