Wesley Way High Bentham, North Yorkshire
10 addresses across 1 postcode (LA2), about 30 m long. USRN 9604620.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 5).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in North Yorkshire costs £2,544 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bentham, about 500 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 101 to 103 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bentham Medical Practice, about 160 m away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 2003-2006 (2); 1996-2002 (2); 2007 onwards (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in North Yorkshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,544 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,696 | £1,979 | £2,262 | £2,544 | £3,110 | £3,675 | £4,241 | £5,089 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (36% of about 980 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- LandoffDukeStreet, not permissioned (340 m)
- BankHeadwestofRobinLanesouthofLakeberDrive, permissioned (360 m)
- PrimaryschooleastofRobinLane,westofLowcroft: up to 70 homes, pending decision (420 m (0.3 miles))
- AuctionMartandlandsouthofMountPleasant, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- WestofStationRoad,southofrailwaystation: up to 5 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- LandtoeastofLairgillRowonButtsLane, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- GolfClubcarparkandclubhouse,RobinLane, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- CampleHatcheries,LowBenthamRoad, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 101 m and 103 m above sea level (102 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA2 7NG | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bentham 41,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Wennington 6,630 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Clapham (North Yorkshire) 9,690 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bigber Farm High Bentham | 160 m |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 62.6 km (39 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bentham Medical Practice | 160 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 250 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ashfield House Dental Practice | 140 m |
| Hospital | Castleberg Hospital | 15.5 km (9.6 miles) |
| Police station | North Yorkshire Police - Settle Police Station | 16.5 km (10 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food High Bentham Cashzone | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 40 m |
| Playing field | Philip Harvey Playing Field 5,700 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 730 m² | 350 m |
Landmarks
18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Crookbank Wood | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Quarry Wood | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Cowslip Hill | Hill | 900 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Low Bottom | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Winder Wheel | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (1 mile) west |
| Red Mire | Wetland | 4 km (2.5 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Yorkshire: see them on the North Yorkshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentham Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Fortune Chinese Takeaway LA2 7HN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2024 |
| G & Mo's LA2 7HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Bentham Club Ltd LA2 7HN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2020 |
| Black Pig Bentham LA2 7HL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Wells Pharmacy LA2 7HL | Retailers - other | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bentham Chippy LA2 7HL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Pizza@21 LA2 7HQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 14 May 2026 |
| The Coach House LA2 7HE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 4 Good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Bentham Balti LA2 7HE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2024 |
| The Black Bull Hotel LA2 7HF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Country Meats Bentham LA2 7LF | Retailers - other | 300 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Co-op LA2 7HE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 m | 5 Very good | 29 Mar 2017 |
| Oakroyd Bakery LA2 7LH | Retailers - other | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Bentham Auction Mart Cafe LA2 7HF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| The Bowland Trough Bistro LA2 7FS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wesley Way (8); On or near Main Street (3); On or near Goodenber Crescent (2); On or near Banks Way (2); On or near Parking Area (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 38% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 20% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- LA2 7NG: 10 addresses of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Wesley Close · Barghs Meadow · Grasmere Drive · Goodenber Road · Main Street · Tweed Street · Banks Rise · Duke Street · Mill Gardens · Banks Way · Gas House Lane · Furness Drive
All the streets in LA2 and across North Yorkshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.