Fairfax Street
North Yorkshire, England
Reality check: At £124,500, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £124,500, but environment (35) is below average.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £124,500, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Fairfax Street is located in North Yorkshire, near Skipton. Crime is around average for the area, with 149 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 45% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Romille Street) is 149m away. The median property price is £124,500. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 202m away. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 7% within its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Fairfax Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Ebru Evrim Skipton 341m · 4 min walk
- Spirit Of Pilates 549m · 7 min walk
- Escape Health Club 833m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Incredible Edible Skipton 189m · 2 min walk
- Gawflat Meadow 964m · 12 min walk
- Aireville Park 1004m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School 202m · 2 min walk
- Otley Street Community Nursery School 330m · 4 min walk
- Christ Church Church of England Primary School 372m · 5 min walk
- Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School 466m · 6 min walk
- Greatwood Community Primary School 618m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.