Welcome to Westow
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Westow is a village and civil parish in the Ryedale district of the county of North Yorkshire, England. The village lies in the historic boundaries of the East Riding of Yorkshire. Westow is situated in the lee of Spy Hill, bordering the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 3 miles (4.8 km) from the A64 road linking Leeds to the East Coast, 5 miles (8 km) west of the town of Malton, and 15 miles (24 km) east of the city of York. The village has traditional associations with agriculture and is a popular sporting area in the summer. There are regular Pétanque tournaments in the village involving teams from all over Yorkshire. Westow has a village cricket team with records dating back to 1875. The civil parish also includes the hamlets of Firby and Kirkham. The population of the civil parish was 339 in the 2011 Census. Neighboring villages are Crambe, Whitwell-on-the-Hill, Welburn, Howsham, Leavening and Burythorpe.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
804 hectares |
---|---|
Population |
331 (2021) |
Density |
41 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.0 |
Ward |
Derwent |
District |
Ryedale |
Postcodes |
YO60 |
ONS ID |
E04007648 |
Council
Contact details for Westow Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Westow Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Westow Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Westow Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Westow Parish.
Local News
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Westow - the village with hidden talents at its heart
Published: 10th Nov 2010
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Relocate Petanque Terrain - a Sports crowdfunding project in York by Westow Petanque Club
Published: 28th Feb 2023
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Harvesting time at Ryedale Vineyards, Westow | York Press
Published: 29th Sep 2009