HG2 0BF is a safe, established residential area on Valley Drive, 0.4km from Harrogate, Low in Harrogate. Administratively it sits within Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HG2 0BF offers members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k.
Census 2021 statistics for HG2 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00140963 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VALLEY DRIVE, HG2 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALLEY DRIVE, HG2 0BF.
232
43
£ 45,100 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG2 0BF 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 0BF is a high-turnover rental hub — with 72% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Average age 43 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG2 0BF. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 287,125
2 sales · Mean £ 287,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG2 0BF has low crime rates — 43 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
Western Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Harrogate Grammar School
Springwell Harrogate
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School
Rossett Acre Primary School
Coppice Valley Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Slimming World (Franchise)0.9 km
- Jarfull Ltd0.9 km
- Game Retail Ltd0.9 km
- GRAPETREE0.7 km
- HGface Ltd0.2 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
136 nearby- Vanilli's0.3 km
- Bettys Tea Rooms0.5 km
- Brio Gelati0.6 km
- Butler & Walrus Ltd0.1 km
- Cafe W0.7 km
- + 131 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- The Pantry At Windsor House0.2 km
- Wedges & Co0.3 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Jimmy's Kitchen0.8 km
- Thug Sandwich Co0.7 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- The Crown Hotel0.4 km
- The Dales Guest House0.1 km
- The Yorkshire Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
- Alexandra Court1.0 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- 17 Miles0.2 km
- Harrogate Tap0.8 km
- Hidden Bar & Pizzeria0.5 km
- Kings Club0.7 km
- Papitos0.6 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Waitrose Limited0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harrogate0.8 km
- Hornbeam Park1.9 km
- Starbeck3.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Adelphi0.2 km
- Cold Bath Road Po0.2 km
- Cold Bath Road Po0.2 km
- White Hart0.3 km
- White Hart Hotel0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HG20BF · Data under Open Government Licence