Winksley

Demography

As Winksley is a small parish in North Yorkshire therefore it has a relatively small population density of 142 people. the largest age group is adults aged between 35 and 54 showing that Winksley is still at present a rural and relatively isolated area in North Yorkshire. The number of females and males is still unchanged with a slightly higher female population of 74 in both 1811 and 2011, 1831 was the beginning of the Industrial Revolution; in the towns and cities that surrounded Winksley there would have been an increase in work for young men. But there was still agricultural work in Winksley although the number of people working in agriculture decreased from 18 in 1811 to 10 in 1831.

There are a total of 59 households in Winksley. The majority of households are one family only, twelve households are families with children, Therefore, showing Winksley is more a retirement area than a family one.

According to 2011 census data, 48 households are detached houses or bungalows,

Governance

Winksley shares a grouped parish council with the civil parish of Azerley. The parish was historically in the West Riding of Yorkshire, but in 1974 was transferred to the new county of North Yorkshire. From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the Borough of Harrogate, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council.

Landmarks

Even though Winksley is a small village it still attracts tourists, the Woodhouse farm is located in Winksley. It is a touring caravan, camping, and holiday home park. Winksley sits between the Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorkshire Moors, so is perfect for fishing and country walks. The Woodhouse farm is a relatively popular campsite, particularly in the summer months; it has many facilities on site including a restaurant, a shop, a young children's play area and a newly established cycle track for mountain biking. The location of Woodhouse farm provides easy access to other tourist sites such as Ripon Cathedral, Brimham Rocks, Fountains Abbey, Lightwater Valley, Malham, and Studley Royal.

Transport

Winksley, even though a small village has six bus routes. The six bus routes include:

• Route number 139, Ripon service
• Route number 641H, school service (Fares and permits)
• Route number 703H, school service (Permits only)
• Route number 707H, school service (Permits only)
• Route number 708H, school service (Permits only)
• Route number 739H, school service (Fares and permits).

The bus services 139, 641H and 739H also run via many other villages and towns; including Ripon, Grantley, Sawley, Fountains Abbey, and Markington.

Winksley does not have a railway station, but the nearest railway stations are Harrogate railway station which is 10.46 miles away and Starbeck which is 10.64 miles away.

Winksley is partially encircled by the B6265, which connects Winksley to the cathedral city of Ripon, 4.5 miles away from Winksley. The B6265, also connects Winksley to the spa town of Harrogate.

References

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