HG1 2BU is an active urban area on Parliament Street, 0.0km from Harrogate in Harrogate. Administratively it sits within Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £159k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HG1 2BU are sourced from Output Area E00140961 (shared with 87 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARLIAMENT STREET, HG1 2BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARLIAMENT STREET, HG1 2BU.
263
52
£ 45,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG1 2BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
HG1 2BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 26% 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 £159k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG1 2BU. The average age is 51.6. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 200,000
7 sales · Mean £ 189,928
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HG1 2BU is above average at 131 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
Western Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School
Springwell Harrogate
Coppice Valley Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy
Harrogate Grammar School
Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Mamma Amelia Ltd1.0 km
- Slimming World (Franchise)0.8 km
- Jarfull Ltd0.4 km
- Kings Convenience Store1.0 km
- Game Retail Ltd0.8 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Lilypad1.0 km
- 17 Miles0.3 km
- Harrogate Masonic Hall0.7 km
- Harrogate Tap0.4 km
- Hidden Bar & Pizzeria0.0 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
142 nearby- Pink Door1.0 km
- Santar Deli1.0 km
- Vanilli's0.7 km
- Westmoreland Coffee Lounge1.0 km
- Bettys Tea Rooms0.1 km
- + 137 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Kushi Tandoori1.0 km
- Pizzaficio1.0 km
- The Pantry At Windsor House0.5 km
- Wedges & Co0.7 km
- Adams Balti & Pizza1.0 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Waitrose Limited0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
29 nearby- The Crown Hotel0.2 km
- The Dales Guest House0.6 km
- The Yorkshire Hotel0.2 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- Alexandra Court0.5 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harrogate0.4 km
- Hornbeam Park1.9 km
- Starbeck2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cheltenham Cres0.2 km
- Cheltenham Crescent0.2 km
- White Hart Hotel0.2 km
- Royal Hall0.2 km
- War Memorial0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HG12BU · Data under Open Government Licence