HG2 0AX is a sought-after residential area on Wharfedale Crescent, 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 0AX offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £404k, up 47.7% 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 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00141163 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHARFEDALE CRESCENT, HG2 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHARFEDALE CRESCENT, HG2 0AX.
239
45
£ 55,600 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG2 0AX 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
HG2 0AX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £404k, 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 47.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG2 0AX. The average age is 44.8. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 357,250
4 sales · Mean £ 362,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG2 0AX has low crime rates — 10 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 Cafe0.7 km
- So! Bar & Eats0.7 km
- Baxterstorey0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Leong Hong0.2 km
- The Sandwich Deli0.2 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- Harlow Stores0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harrogate2.0 km
- Hornbeam Park2.1 km
- Pannal2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Harlow Park Drive0.2 km
- Shepherds Dog0.2 km
- Shepherds Dog0.2 km
- Larkfield Way0.2 km
- Larkfield Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HG20AX · Data under Open Government Licence