Welcome to Malham
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Malham is a village and civil parish in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England. Before 20th century boundary changes, the village was part of the Settle Rural District, in the historic West Riding of Yorkshire. In the Domesday Book, the name is given as Malgun, meaning "settlement by the gravelly places". In 2001 the parish had a population of approximately 150. Malham parish increased in size geographically (to include Malham Moor) and so at the 2011 Census had a population of 238.Malham lies at the upper end of the valley of the River Aire, known above Airton as Malhamdale, in the Yorkshire Dales. The surrounding countryside is well known for its limestone pavements and other examples of limestone scenery. Tourist attractions include Malham Tarn, Malham Cove, Gordale Scar, Janet's Foss and the Dry Valley. In the 1950s the village gave its name to a Ham class minesweeper, HMS Malham.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,733 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
208 (2021) |
Density |
12 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.8 |
Ward |
Gargrave and Malhamdale |
District |
Craven |
Postcodes |
BD23 |
ONS ID |
E04007108 |
Council
Contact details for Malham Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Malham Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Malham Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Malham Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Malham Parish.