HG1 1EQ is an active urban area on Victoria Avenue, 0.2km 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. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (157 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for HG1 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00140964 (shared with 109 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA AVENUE, HG1 1EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA AVENUE, HG1 1EQ.
339
40
£ 45,100 /yr
60%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HG1 1EQ spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1EQ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HG1 1EQ are high at 157 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
Harrogate Grammar School
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School
Springwell Harrogate
St Aidan's Church of England High School
Oatlands Infant School
Coppice Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
139 nearby- Vanilli's0.7 km
- Westmoreland Coffee Lounge1.0 km
- Bettys Tea Rooms0.3 km
- Brio Gelati0.1 km
- Butler & Walrus Ltd0.5 km
- + 134 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- The Pantry At Windsor House0.8 km
- Wedges & Co0.7 km
- Adams Balti & Pizza1.0 km
- Deli Bar1.0 km
- Il Mercato1.0 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Jarfull Ltd0.4 km
- Game Retail Ltd0.4 km
- GRAPETREE0.2 km
- HGface Ltd0.8 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.2 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Waitrose Limited0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
28 nearby- The Crown Hotel0.5 km
- The Dales Guest House0.7 km
- The Yorkshire Hotel0.2 km
- Travelodge0.2 km
- Alexandra Court0.8 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- 17 Miles0.4 km
- Harrogate Masonic Hall0.5 km
- Harrogate Tap0.3 km
- Hidden Bar & Pizzeria0.4 km
- Kings Club0.4 km
- + 19 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
- Library Gardens0.2 km
- Beech Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HG11EQ · Data under Open Government Licence