HG1 1AB is an active urban area on Back Granville Road, 0.2km from Harrogate in Harrogate. Administratively it sits within Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 134 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for HG1 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00140975 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BACK GRANVILLE ROAD, HG1 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK GRANVILLE ROAD, HG1 1AB.
305
36
£ 45,100 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HG1 1AB — age 36, 32% ownership, 64% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG1 1AB. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HG1 1AB is above average at 134 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Western Primary School
Springwell Harrogate
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School
Coppice Valley Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy
Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School
Harrogate High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Cracovia Deli0.9 km
- Mamma Amelia Ltd0.8 km
- Slimming World (Franchise)0.9 km
- Jarfull Ltd0.2 km
- Kings Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Lilypad0.8 km
- Devonshire Tap House0.8 km
- 17 Miles0.5 km
- Harrogate Masonic Hall0.5 km
- Harrogate Tap0.3 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
144 nearby- Pink Door0.8 km
- Santar Deli0.8 km
- Vanilli's0.9 km
- Gather & Stow0.9 km
- Westmoreland Coffee Lounge0.7 km
- + 139 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Kushi Tandoori0.8 km
- Pizzaficio0.8 km
- The Pantry At Windsor House0.7 km
- Wedges & Co1.0 km
- Adams Balti & Pizza0.7 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.3 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Waitrose Limited0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
29 nearby- The Crown Hotel0.4 km
- The Dales Guest House0.8 km
- The Yorkshire Hotel0.3 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- Alexandra Court0.3 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harrogate0.4 km
- Hornbeam Park1.9 km
- Starbeck2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hgte Bus Stn Entr0.1 km
- Hgte Bus Stn Entr0.1 km
- Hgte Bus Stn Entr0.1 km
- Cheltenham Crescent0.1 km
- Cheltenham Cres0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HG11AB · Data under Open Government Licence