Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

OAKDALE GLEN, HG1 2JY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKDALE GLEN, HG1 2JY.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 55,600 /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: HG1 2JY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

HG1 2JY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £266k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 212.2% year-on-year.

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

HG1 2JY is a sought-after residential area on Oakdale Glen, 0.6km from Jennyfield in Harrogate. Administratively it sits within Coppice Valley & Duchy ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HG1, HG1 2JY offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £266k, up 212.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for HG1 2JY are sourced from Output Area E00140825 (shared with 5 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 HG1 2JY. 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

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 243,000

5 sales · Mean £ 268,000

Detached

£ 505,580

5 sales · Mean £ 508,016

Flat

£ 130,000

9 sales · Mean £ 146,111

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HG1 2JY has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17
Criminal damage and arson7
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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Saltergate Community Junior School

Good190 pupils0.8 km
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Saltergate Infant School

Good190 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy

Good192 pupils0.9 km
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Coppice Valley Primary School

Good201 pupils0.9 km
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New Park Primary Academy

Good178 pupils0.9 km
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Western Primary School

Outstanding494 pupils1.0 km
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Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School

Good323 pupils1.2 km
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Springwell Harrogate

Good11 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • Jennyfield Self Service Station0.8 km
  • Number One Shop0.7 km
  • Slimming World (Franchise)0.1 km
  • Sunnyside Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Jennys Fish & Chips No 2 Ltd1.0 km
  • Masala Takeaway0.8 km
  • Perfect Pizza Base And Bombay Gourmet1.0 km
  • Sage0.9 km
  • The Bread Bin0.9 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Stone Beck0.4 km
  • The Little Ale House1.0 km
  • Cold Bath Brewing0.9 km
  • Hales Bar0.8 km
  • Ivory Bar Lounge Club0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Geminian1.0 km
  • The Franklin1.0 km
  • Alamah Guest House0.9 km
  • Ashwood House0.7 km
  • Crowne Plaza0.8 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Best Bar0.8 km
  • All Bar One1.0 km
  • Buon Gusto Italian Ristorante0.9 km
  • Cafe Petrus0.5 km
  • Cattlemen's Grill0.9 km
  • + 47 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harrogate1.3 km
  • Hornbeam Park2.7 km
  • Starbeck3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Hydro0.3 km
  • Hydro0.3 km
  • Wood View0.3 km
  • Wood View0.4 km
  • Clarence Drive0.4 km