Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

HILLTOP COTTAGES, LS17 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLTOP COTTAGES, LS17 0DL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

478

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 52,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS17 0DL 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LS17 0DL spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. 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

LS17 0DL is a safe, established residential area on Hilltop Cottages, 0.2km from North Rigton in Harrogate. Administratively it sits within Washburn & Birstwith ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.

For families considering a move, LS17 0DL represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LS17 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00141244 (shared with 42 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 LS17 0DL. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

LS17 0DL has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1

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North Rigton Church of England Primary School

Good100 pupils0.3 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Harrogate Riding Centre1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Square And Compass0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Weeton1.8 km
  • Pannal3.5 km
  • Hornbeam Park5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Church0.2 km
  • Barn Elm House0.2 km