Is LS24 8BS a safe place to live?

Yes, LS24 8BS is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 4 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of LS24 8BS?

The population for the LS24 8BS area is approximately 204 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE AVENUE, LS24 8BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, LS24 8BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

204

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 55,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS24 8BS 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.

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9/10

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8/10

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7/10

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1/10

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8/10

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1/10

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8/10

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10/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LS24 8BS — age 47, 85% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS24 8BS is a safe, established residential area on The Avenue, 0.8km from Wighill in Harrogate. Administratively it sits within Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LS24 8BS are sourced from Output Area E00140995 (shared with 11 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 LS24 8BS. 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

White / British98.0%

Asian / British Asian1.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 1%

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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 2025-07)

LS24 8BS has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The White Swan Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Ulleskelf8.5 km
Hammerton8.5 km
Cattal9.1 km

Bus Stops

White Swann Inn0.4 km
White Swan Inn0.4 km