HG1 3BJ is a sought-after residential area on Hill Top Avenue, 0.2km from Red Cat Hill in Harrogate. Administratively it sits within Bilton Grange & New Park ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HG1, HG1 3BJ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.
Census 2021 statistics for HG1 3BJ are sourced from Output Area E00140764 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILL TOP AVENUE, HG1 3BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL TOP AVENUE, HG1 3BJ.
266
47
£ 42,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
HG1 3BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG1 3BJ. The average age is 46.5. 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, 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
£ 242,000
17 sales · Mean £ 247,241
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG1 3BJ has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School
Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy
Coppice Valley Primary School
New Park Primary Academy
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School
Springwell Harrogate
Harrogate High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Costcutter0.7 km
- Cracovia Deli0.8 km
- Jennyfield Self Service Station0.9 km
- Korner Kabin0.5 km
- Mamma Amelia Ltd0.9 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Lilypad0.9 km
- The Knox0.3 km
- Bilton Cricket Club0.6 km
- Bilton Working Mens Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Pink Door0.9 km
- Santar Deli0.9 km
- Gather & Stow0.8 km
- On a Roll0.6 km
- Russell's0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Dougies Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Golden Harvest0.2 km
- Jennys Fish & Chips No 2 Ltd0.7 km
- Kushi Tandoori0.9 km
- Masala Takeaway0.9 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Co-op Food0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harrogate2.1 km
- Starbeck2.7 km
- Hornbeam Park3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hill Top Mount0.0 km
- Hill Top Mount0.1 km
- Hill Top Mount Top0.1 km
- Hill Top Crescent0.1 km
- Hill Top Crescent0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HG13BJ · Data under Open Government Licence