Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

LEYLAND ROAD, HG1 4RU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEYLAND ROAD, HG1 4RU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

369

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HG1 4RU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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.

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3/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

HG1 4RU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £341k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 3.8% year-on-year.

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

HG1 4RU is a safe, established residential area on Leyland Road, 0.7km from High Harrogate in Harrogate. Administratively it sits within High Harrogate & Kingsley ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HG1, HG1 4RU offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £341k, up 3.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HG1 4RU are sourced from Output Area E00140804 (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 4RU. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 306,912

12 sales · Mean £ 301,443

Detached

£ 390,000

3 sales · Mean £ 356,666

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

HG1 4RU has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences62
Shoplifting38
Anti-social behaviour34
Criminal damage and arson22
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Outstanding279 pupils0.5 km
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Harrogate High School

Good693 pupils0.5 km
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Willow Tree Community Primary School

Requires Improvement0.9 km
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Springwell Harrogate

Good11 pupils1.3 km
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Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School

Good293 pupils1.3 km
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Starbeck Primary Academy

Good219 pupils1.3 km
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Springwater School

Good97 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Matcham Grange Residential0.9 km
  • Mr Ds Magnificent Pie Machine0.7 km
  • The Harrogate Diner0.3 km
  • Westmoreland Coffee Lounge1.0 km
  • No 43 Brew Bar0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • KD Fruiterers0.6 km
  • WH Smith Hospitals Ltd0.6 km
  • A&B Minimarket0.8 km
  • J E Audsley Butchers0.9 km
  • One Stop0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Devonshire Tap House0.9 km
  • Harrogate Hockey Club0.4 km
  • Berties0.3 km
  • The Empress0.8 km
  • Harrogate Railway Sports & Social Cl0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Adams Balti & Pizza1.0 km
  • Deli Bar0.9 km
  • Il Mercato1.0 km
  • Bradleys0.8 km
  • Bravo's Pizza0.4 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.9 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Tesco Express Supermarket0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Starbeck0.9 km
  • Harrogate1.7 km
  • Hornbeam Park2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Leyland Road Post Box0.0 km
  • Leyland Road Post Box0.0 km
  • Rydal Road0.2 km
  • Rydal Road0.2 km
  • Leyland Rd0.3 km