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HG3 3NU

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Masham & Fountains

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Overview

Postcode HG3 3NU is located in a rural village, within the Masham & Fountains area of North Yorkshire in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Dishforth, Baldersby & Markington area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dishforth, Baldersby & Markington is £56,699 per year. The median sale price in Masham & Fountains is £445,000 (around £332 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £295,000 and £695,000. The nearest station is Harrogate, about 5.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
21.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Dishforth, Baldersby & Markington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,614 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Dishforth, Baldersby & Markington has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.9%

Approximately 21.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Dishforth, Baldersby & Markington is £56,699 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HG3 3NU.

Flood risk

No risk

Dishforth, Baldersby & Markington near HG3 3NU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Harrogate located about 5.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
64 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.86(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.94(-44%)
Drugs
1.32(-63%)
Other theft
1.32(-80%)
Public order
1.32(-85%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
327
97.03%
Other White
8
2.37%
Chinese
1
0.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.3%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
29.5%
Level 3 (A level)
59
21.22%
No qualifications
40
14.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
12.23%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
33.11%
Owns with a mortgage
45
29.8%
Other social rented
20
13.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
12.58%
Social rents from council
13
8.61%
Total households: 151

Property prices in Masham & Fountains

Median price: £445,000
Price per sq ft: £332
Sales (last 12 months): 87
Typical range (middle 50%): £295K – £695K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 (about £332 per square foot) in Masham & Fountains area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £2,700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Masham & Fountains over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£692,500£338
Semi-Detached22£325,000£320
Terraced25£283,500£324
Flats1£158,000£226

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Masham & Fountains

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Masham & Fountains.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£363,500£250,000£190,250
2017£475,000£218,000£231,975
2018£447,500£290,000£210,000
2019£520,000£250,000£238,500
2020£530,000£237,250£243,000
2021£625,000£282,000£280,000
2022£665,000£296,000£295,000
2023£578,998£312,495£272,000
2024£573,248£307,500£286,250
2025£624,995£333,750£293,000
2026£695,000£325,000£272,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Masham & Fountains.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Masham & Fountains.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£248£221£220
2017£276£237£274
2018£278£262£245
2019£301£240£239
2020£310£268£290
2021£312£258£272
2022£366£309£331
2023£315£315£308
2024£309£307£302
2025£332£320£274
2026£338£323£330
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Masham & Fountains.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Masham & Fountains in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HG3 3NU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HG3 3NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 20254, Hincks Hall Lane, Harrogate, HG3 3PNDetachedFreehold£746,000
16 Apr 2026Lyndhurst, Kingwood, Harrogate, HG3 3NTDetachedFreehold£445,000
25 Jun 2026Beckside, High Street, Harrogate, HG3 3NRTerracedFreehold£315,000
24 Apr 2026Willow House, Bridge View Farm, High Street, Harrogate, HG3 3NRDetachedFreehold£695,000
27 Aug 2025Hope Cottage, High Street, Harrogate, HG3 3NRTerracedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the HG3 3NU postcode area, located within Dishforth, Baldersby & Markington, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HG3 3NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMarkington Church of England Primary & Nursery SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 HG3 3NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Julian Smith

Skipton and Ripon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictNorth YorkshireE06000065
Parliamentary ConstituencySkipton and RiponE14001475
WardMasham & FountainsE05014292
ParishMarkington with WallerthwaiteE04007384
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dishforth, Baldersby & MarkingtonE02005763
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Harrogate 003AE01027643
Police ForceNorth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HG3 3NU

Is HG3 3NU (Dishforth, Baldersby & Markington) safe?

The area around HG3 3NU records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near HG3 3NU?

The median sale price around HG3 3NU in Masham & Fountains is £445,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HG3 3NU?

There is 1 school close to HG3 3NU, including Markington Church of England Primary & Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HG3 3NU?

HG3 3NU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,614 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HG3 3NU (Dishforth, Baldersby & Markington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Skipton and Ripon covering HG3 3NU is Julian Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election.