Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

WHARFEDALE AVENUE, HG2 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHARFEDALE AVENUE, HG2 0AU.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 55,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HG2 0AU 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.

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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. HG2 0AU's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £264k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 22.5% year-on-year.

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

HG2 0AU is a sought-after residential area on Wharfedale Avenue, 0.4km from Harlow Hill in Harrogate. Administratively it sits within Harlow & St. Georges ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HG2, HG2 0AU offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 82% 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 £264k, down 22.5% 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 HG2 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00141150 (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 HG2 0AU. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 220,000

17 sales · Mean £ 214,444

Semi-Detached

£ 290,000

15 sales · Mean £ 287,403

Detached

£ 297,000

5 sales · Mean £ 307,400

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

HG2 0AU has low crime rates — 15 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences29
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft7
Vehicle crime6
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Rossett Acre Primary School

Good397 pupils0.6 km
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Rossett School

Requires Improvement1205 pupils0.8 km
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Harrogate Grammar School

Outstanding2080 pupils0.9 km
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Western Primary School

Outstanding494 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Nord Coffee House0.2 km
  • Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms0.9 km
  • Paul's Cafe0.8 km
  • So! Bar & Eats0.6 km
  • Baxterstorey0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Leong Hong0.2 km
  • The Sandwich Deli0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Harlow Stores0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harrogate1.9 km
  • Hornbeam Park2.1 km
  • Pannal2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Shepherds Dog0.1 km
  • Shepherds Dog0.2 km
  • Harlow Park Drive0.2 km
  • Plantation Road0.2 km
  • Larkfield Way0.2 km