HG1 1BE 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 1BE 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. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HG1 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00140975 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWER ROAD, HG1 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWER ROAD, HG1 1BE.
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
HG1 1BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £142k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG1 1BE. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 128,500
12 sales · Mean £ 127,957
Terraced
£ 287,500
1 sales · Mean £ 287,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HG1 1BE is above average at 115 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 Store0.6 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Lilypad0.7 km
- Devonshire Tap House0.6 km
- 17 Miles0.7 km
- Harrogate Masonic Hall0.4 km
- Harrogate Tap0.3 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
142 nearby- Pink Door0.7 km
- Santar Deli0.7 km
- Gather & Stow0.8 km
- Westmoreland Coffee Lounge0.5 km
- Bettys Tea Rooms0.4 km
- + 137 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Kushi Tandoori0.7 km
- Pizzaficio0.7 km
- The Pantry At Windsor House0.9 km
- Adams Balti & Pizza0.5 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 Hotel0.6 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
- Starbeck2.4 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: HG11BE · Data under Open Government Licence