HG1 1HE is a mixed residential area located 0.4km 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 large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. 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 is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for HG1 1HE are sourced from Output Area E00140964 (shared with 109 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HG1 1HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HG1 1HE.
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
HG1 1HE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 19% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG1 1HE. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HG1 1HE is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting 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
St Aidan's Church of England High School
Oatlands Infant School
St John Fisher Catholic Academy
Oatlands Community Junior School
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Jarfull Ltd0.6 km
- Bakeri Baltzersen0.6 km
- Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.5 km
- Next0.5 km
- Seasalt Cornwall0.4 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Waitrose Limited0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
136 nearby- Vanilli's0.7 km
- 65 Degrees0.8 km
- Caffe Massarella0.5 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Coach & Horses0.1 km
- + 131 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- The Pantry At Windsor House0.9 km
- Wedges & Co0.7 km
- Cornish Pasty Bakery0.5 km
- Golden Star0.6 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Acomb Lodge1.0 km
- Geminian0.9 km
- The Franklin0.9 km
- Crowne Plaza1.0 km
- Hotel Du Vin0.4 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Balcony Sports Bar Ltd0.9 km
- Harrogate Theatre0.6 km
- Husk0.4 km
- West Park Hotel0.1 km
- The Little Ale House0.7 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harrogate0.4 km
- Hornbeam Park1.2 km
- Starbeck2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Prince of Wales Rdbt0.1 km
- Beech Grove0.2 km
- County Court0.2 km
- Victoria Avenue0.2 km
- Victoria Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HG11HE · Data under Open Government Licence