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HG2 7EX

Forest Lane

Fairfax & Starbeck

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Detailed insights for HG2 7EX

Overview

Postcode HG2 7EX is located in an urban city, within the Fairfax & Starbeck area of North Yorkshire in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Starbeck area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Starbeck is £49,333 per year. The median sale price in Fairfax & Starbeck is £266,250 (around £299 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £217,750 and £322,500. The nearest station is Starbeck, about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Belmont Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Starbeck has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,161 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Starbeck has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.1%

Approximately 9.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Starbeck is £49,333 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HG2 7EX.

Flood risk

No risk

Starbeck near HG2 7EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Starbeck located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HG2 7EX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Starbeck

N/A

Walking directions to Starbeck

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HG2 7EX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBelmont ParkMediumWalking directions to Belmont Park
0.4 miHillbank ParkSmallWalking directions to Hillbank Park
0.3 miForest Springs Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Forest Springs Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
4,290.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.09(-73%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.58(-26%)
Other crime
3.78(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.27(-74%)
Public order
2.27(-74%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223
85.44%
Other White
15
5.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
3.45%
Chinese
4
1.53%
Other Asian
3
1.15%
Total population: 261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
29.13%
Level 3 (A level)
42
18.26%
No qualifications
36
15.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.57%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
53.72%
Owns with a mortgage
32
26.45%
Social rents from council
10
8.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.26%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.65%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Fairfax & Starbeck

Median price: £266,250
Price per sq ft: £299
Sales (last 12 months): 94
Typical range (middle 50%): £218K – £323K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £266,250 (about £299 per square foot) in Fairfax & Starbeck area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £655,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fairfax & Starbeck over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£460,000£365
Semi-Detached37£290,000£332
Terraced46£246,500£262
Flats4£77,500£211

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fairfax & Starbeck

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairfax & Starbeck.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£411,000£145,000£203,000£177,500
2017£404,250£175,000£219,250£180,000
2018£305,000£141,600£226,000£184,000
2019£490,000£127,500£212,500£190,000
2020£310,000£132,250£226,000£191,500
2021£468,500£130,000£255,000£215,000
2022£392,500£153,000£264,000£212,500
2023£410,000£129,500£267,500£204,000
2024£420,000£180,500£280,000£187,000
2025£450,000£117,500£271,225£220,000
2026£425,000£75,000£290,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairfax & Starbeck.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairfax & Starbeck.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£311£188£255£201
2017£287£229£264£196
2018£267£235£258£220
2019£308£207£251£216
2020£280£223£248£203
2021£306£232£279£221
2022£364£315£310£238
2023£380£199£333£239
2024£339£227£323£246
2025£361£254£310£263
2026£370£201£338£263
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairfax & Starbeck.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HG2 7EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HG2 7EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 202611, Moorland Close, Harrogate, HG2 7EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
14 Aug 20255, Moorland Close, Harrogate, HG2 7EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
21 Nov 202514, Forest Crescent, Harrogate, HG2 7EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000
14 May 20269, Wentworth Close, Harrogate, HG2 7JZTerracedFreehold£247,500
26 Feb 202610, Wentworth Drive, Harrogate, HG2 7LASemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the HG2 7EX postcode area, located within Starbeck, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for HG2 7EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableSpringwater AcademyAcademy special converter
0.2 miPrimaryStarbeck Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.5 miPrimaryHookstone Chase Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HG2 7EX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HG2 7EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op Food56-58 High Street, Starbeck, Harrogate, HG2 7JEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miMorrisonsHookstone Chase, Harrogate, HG2 7LDWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Yorkshire district.

Band A£1,696
Band B£1,979
Band C£2,262
Band D£2,544
Band E£3,110
Band F£3,675
Band G£4,241
Band H£5,089

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HG2 7EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Tom Gordon

Harrogate and Knaresborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

DistrictNorth YorkshireE06000065
Parliamentary ConstituencyHarrogate and KnaresboroughE14001269
WardFairfax & StarbeckE05014273
ParishHarrogateE04013500
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)StarbeckE02005774
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Harrogate 014EE01027728
Police ForceNorth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HG2 7EX

Is HG2 7EX (Starbeck) safe?

The area around HG2 7EX records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other crime.

What is the average house price near HG2 7EX?

The median sale price around HG2 7EX in Fairfax & Starbeck is £266,250 (about £299 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HG2 7EX?

There are 4 schools close to HG2 7EX, including Springwater Academy (Good), Starbeck Primary Academy (Good) and Hookstone Chase Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to HG2 7EX?

The closest station to HG2 7EX is Starbeck, about 592 m away.

How deprived is the area around HG2 7EX?

HG2 7EX scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,161 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HG2 7EX (Starbeck) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Harrogate and Knaresborough covering HG2 7EX is Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.