Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

VICTORIA AVENUE, HG1 1EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA AVENUE, HG1 1EL.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

HG1 1EL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 19% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HG1 1EL is an active urban area on Victoria Avenue, 0.3km from West Park in Harrogate. Administratively it sits within Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 132 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for HG1 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00140964 (shared with 109 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG1 1EL. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 1EL is above average at 132 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.

Violence and sexual offences181
Anti-social behaviour164
Shoplifting116
Public order32
Other theft30

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good268 pupils0.1 km
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Western Primary School

Outstanding494 pupils0.5 km
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Harrogate Grammar School

Outstanding2080 pupils0.9 km
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Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School

Good293 pupils1.2 km
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Springwell Harrogate

Good11 pupils1.2 km
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St Aidan's Church of England High School

Good1990 pupils1.3 km
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Oatlands Infant School

Outstanding267 pupils1.5 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Academy

Good1453 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Jarfull Ltd0.5 km
  • Game Retail Ltd0.3 km
  • GRAPETREE0.3 km
  • HGface Ltd0.8 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.3 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Waitrose Limited0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

28 nearby
  • The Crown Hotel0.5 km
  • The Dales Guest House0.7 km
  • The Yorkshire Hotel0.3 km
  • Travelodge0.1 km
  • Alexandra Court0.8 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • 17 Miles0.5 km
  • Harrogate Masonic Hall0.5 km
  • Harrogate Tap0.3 km
  • Hidden Bar & Pizzeria0.5 km
  • Kings Club0.4 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

137 nearby
  • Bettys Tea Rooms0.4 km
  • Brio Gelati0.2 km
  • Butler & Walrus Ltd0.5 km
  • Cafe W0.2 km
  • Caffe Marconi0.1 km
  • + 132 more
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Jimmy's Kitchen0.4 km
  • Thug Sandwich Co0.2 km
  • Chico's0.6 km
  • Pizza Tazza0.6 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harrogate0.2 km
  • Hornbeam Park1.4 km
  • Starbeck2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • County Court0.0 km
  • Victoria Avenue0.1 km
  • Victoria Avenue0.1 km
  • Beech Grove0.1 km
  • Library Gardens0.2 km