HG1 1HW is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from West Park in Harrogate. Administratively it sits within Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HG1 1HW offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for HG1 1HW are sourced from Output Area E00140966 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HG1 1HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HG1 1HW.
258
48
£ 52,800 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG1 1HW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
HG1 1HW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG1 1HW. The average age is 47.8. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HG1 1HW is moderate at 53 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 Ltd0.7 km
- Bakeri Baltzersen0.7 km
- Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.6 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's0.8 km
- 65 Degrees0.8 km
- Caffe Massarella0.5 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Coach & Horses0.1 km
- + 131 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- The Pantry At Windsor House1.0 km
- Wedges & Co0.8 km
- Cornish Pasty Bakery0.5 km
- Golden Star0.7 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Geminian1.0 km
- The Franklin1.0 km
- Hotel Du Vin0.4 km
- Lamont House0.6 km
- Studley Hotel & Orchid Restaurant0.9 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Balcony Sports Bar Ltd0.9 km
- Harrogate Theatre0.7 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 Rdbt0.2 km
- Victoria Avenue0.2 km
- Victoria Avenue0.2 km
- Prince of Wales0.3 km
- County Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HG11HW · Data under Open Government Licence