HG1 1BA is an active urban area on Bower Road, 0.4km from Harrogate in Harrogate. Administratively it sits within Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HG1 1BA offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for HG1 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00140975 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWER ROAD, HG1 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWER ROAD, HG1 1BA.
305
36
£ 45,100 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HG1 1BA — age 36, 32% ownership, 64% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG1 1BA. The average age is 36.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HG1 1BA is above average at 124 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
Springwell Harrogate
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Western Primary School
Coppice Valley Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy
Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School
St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Cracovia Deli0.8 km
- Mamma Amelia Ltd0.7 km
- Slimming World (Franchise)1.0 km
- Jarfull Ltd0.2 km
- Kings Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Lilypad0.7 km
- Devonshire Tap House0.7 km
- 17 Miles0.7 km
- Harrogate Masonic Hall0.5 km
- Harrogate Tap0.3 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
143 nearby- Pink Door0.7 km
- Santar Deli0.7 km
- Gather & Stow0.8 km
- Westmoreland Coffee Lounge0.6 km
- Bettys Tea Rooms0.4 km
- + 138 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Kushi Tandoori0.7 km
- Pizzaficio0.7 km
- The Pantry At Windsor House0.9 km
- Adams Balti & Pizza0.6 km
- Deli Bar0.6 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.1 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Waitrose Limited0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
29 nearby- The Crown Hotel0.5 km
- The Dales Guest House1.0 km
- The Yorkshire Hotel0.4 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
- Alexandra Court0.2 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harrogate0.4 km
- Hornbeam Park1.9 km
- Starbeck2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Asda0.1 km
- Asda0.1 km
- Hgte Bus Stn Entr0.1 km
- Hgte Bus Stn Entr0.1 km
- Hgte Bus Stn Entr0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HG11BA · Data under Open Government Licence