HG2 0AU is a sought-after residential area on Wharfedale Avenue, 0.4km from Harlow Hill in Harrogate. Administratively it sits within Harlow & St. Georges ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HG2, HG2 0AU offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £264k, down 22.5% year-on-year. 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 HG2 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00141150 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHARFEDALE AVENUE, HG2 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHARFEDALE AVENUE, HG2 0AU.
272
45
£ 55,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG2 0AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. HG2 0AU's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £264k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 22.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG2 0AU. The average age is 45.2. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 220,000
17 sales · Mean £ 214,444
Semi-Detached
£ 290,000
15 sales · Mean £ 287,403
Detached
£ 297,000
5 sales · Mean £ 307,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG2 0AU has low crime rates — 15 incidents 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
Rossett Acre Primary School
Rossett School
Harrogate Grammar School
Western Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Nord Coffee House0.2 km
- Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms0.9 km
- Paul's Cafe0.8 km
- So! Bar & Eats0.6 km
- Baxterstorey0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Leong Hong0.2 km
- The Sandwich Deli0.1 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Harlow Stores0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harrogate1.9 km
- Hornbeam Park2.1 km
- Pannal2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Shepherds Dog0.1 km
- Shepherds Dog0.2 km
- Harlow Park Drive0.2 km
- Plantation Road0.2 km
- Larkfield Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HG20AU · Data under Open Government Licence