LS24 8BG is a safe, established residential area on Church Lane, 0.3km from Wighill in Harrogate. Administratively it sits within Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS24, LS24 8BG offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £481k, up 194.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS24 8BG are sourced from Output Area E00140995 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH LANE, LS24 8BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE, LS24 8BG.
204
47
£ 55,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS24 8BG 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
LS24 8BG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £481k, 85% 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 194.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS24 8BG. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
4 sales · Mean £ 291,875
Detached
£ 640,000
9 sales · Mean £ 616,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
LS24 8BG has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The White Swan Inn0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ulleskelf8.1 km
- Hammerton9.0 km
- Cattal9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Church Lane0.0 km
- Church Lane0.0 km
- White Swan Inn0.2 km
- White Swann Inn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS248BG · Data under Open Government Licence