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Fairfax & Starbeck

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About

Fairfax & Starbeck is a ward within the Harrogate borough, situated directly north of Harrogate town centre. It encompasses the residential suburb of Starbeck and areas along the Knaresborough Road. The ward is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. Its proximity to the main railway line and the A61 road defines much of its layout and connectivity.

The area includes Starbeck's local high street, which serves the community with independent shops and essential services. A notable feature is the Starbeck Railway Museum, located in the restored station buildings, highlighting the area's historical ties to the North Eastern Railway. Green spaces like the Oakdale playing fields provide recreational areas within this settled, urban part of North Yorkshire.

Area overview

On average Fairfax & Starbeck has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fairfax & Starbeck is £48,764 per year. There are 4 schools in Fairfax & Starbeck: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Fairfax & Starbeck is home to around 8,220 people, with a population density of about 3,757.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
18.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fairfax & Starbeck Population
8,220
Population density
3,757.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.25(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.89(+151%)
Shoplifting
15.45(+76%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.11(+64%)
Other theft
10.83(+63%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,146
86.94%
Other White
446
5.43%
Indian
114
1.39%
Other Asian
84
1.02%
White and Asian (mixed)
67
0.82%
Total population: 8,219

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,134
31.67%
No qualifications
1,166
17.3%
Level 3 (A level)
1,141
16.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
987
14.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
697
10.34%
Total 16+ residents: 6,739

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,181
32.52%
Owns with a mortgage
1,115
30.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
552
15.2%
Social rents from council
388
10.68%
Other social rented
287
7.9%
Total households: 3,632

Property prices in Fairfax & Starbeck

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 in Fairfax & Starbeck area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £585,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fairfax & Starbeck in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fairfax & Starbeck over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£440,000
Flats2£158,750
Semi-Detached34£272,250
Terraced38£215,000

10 years median price trend in Fairfax & Starbeck

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairfax & Starbeck.

All postcodes in Fairfax & Starbeck

HG27LP

Forest Grange Close

HG27EG

Forest Lane

HG27EW

Links Way

HG27PH

Grove Street

HG27ER

Fairways Drive

HG27TA

Fairfax Avenue

HG14DY

Bogs Lane

HG27QN

Wedderburn Avenue

HG27HD

Moorland Road

HG27RA

Deane Place

HG27JY

Wentworth Crescent

HG27QU

Kennion Court

HG27RB

Walworth Avenue

HG27EJ

Fairways Close

HG27JG

Spa Road

HG27QX

Stanhope Drive

HG27PF

Avenue Street

HG27RT

St Andrews Crescent

HG14EA

Hill Bank Grove

HG27JN

Belmont Terrace

HG27RX

Fairfax Avenue

HG14QS

The Avenue

HG27NJ

Fairfax & Starbeck

HG14EF

Allotment Gardens

HG27TE

Forest Lane Head

HG14GQ

Oak Drive

HG27SH

Wetherby Road

HG27JE

High Street

HG27RD

Hargrove Road

HG14QJ

Harrison Grove

HG27EL

Fairways Avenue

HG27EP

Links Close

HG14QD

The Avenue

HG27JF

Spa Lane

HG14QL

Emerald Close

HG27PJ

Avenue Place

HG14ED

Bogs Lane

HG27JH

Spa Terrace

HG14DZ

Hill Bank Road

HG27EX

Forest Lane

HG27NE

Fairfax & Starbeck

HG27QR

Wedderburn Avenue

HG27LW

High Street

HG27RN

St Andrews Avenue

HG27NH

Fairfax & Starbeck

HG27EN

Fairways Avenue

HG27QD

Cawthorn Avenue

HG27RE

Stanhope Drive

HG14GU

Rowan Close

HG27QA

Cawthorn Avenue

HG27TQ

Forest Lane Head

HG27SJ

Woodlands Avenue

HG27EZ

Moorland View

HG27NN

Knaresborough Road

HG27PP

Cawthorn Avenue

HG27JX

Forest Close

HG27SN

Lancaster Park Road

HG27JW

Forest Avenue

HG27PU

Sycamore Drive

HG27QZ

Walworth Avenue

HG27PZ

St Nicholas Place

HG27RR

St Andrews Road

HG27HA

Forest Lane

HG14QA

Albert Place

HG27RY

Wetherby Road

HG14PZ

Camwal Terrace

HG27JJ

Forest Avenue

HG27RQ

Fairfax Avenue

HG27SS

Newnham Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.