Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

HG1 1HW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HG1 1HW.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Shoplifting47
Anti-social behaviour36
Violence and sexual offences35
Other theft14
Public order7

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 pupils0.7 km
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Harrogate Grammar School

Outstanding2080 pupils0.9 km
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St Aidan's Church of England High School

Good1990 pupils1.1 km
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Oatlands Infant School

Outstanding267 pupils1.2 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Academy

Good1453 pupils1.3 km
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Oatlands Community Junior School

Good332 pupils1.3 km
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Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School

Good293 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Waitrose Limited0.2 km
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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
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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
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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
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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