HG2 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Larkfield Road, 0.3km 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 0BU offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, down 8.3% 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00141165 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LARKFIELD ROAD, HG2 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARKFIELD ROAD, HG2 0BU.
313
50
£ 55,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG2 0BU 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.
Area Character
HG2 0BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £290k, 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 down 8.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG2 0BU. The average age is 50.3. 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
£ 292,231
6 sales · Mean £ 289,577
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG2 0BU has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rossett Acre Primary School
Rossett School
Harrogate Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Nord Coffee House0.4 km
- Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms0.6 km
- Paul's Cafe0.5 km
- So! Bar & Eats0.9 km
- Baxterstorey0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Leong Hong0.4 km
- The Sandwich Deli0.4 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Harlow Stores0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harrogate2.2 km
- Hornbeam Park2.4 km
- Pannal3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Larkfield Way0.1 km
- Larkfield Way0.1 km
- Plantation Road0.1 km
- Plantation Road0.2 km
- Harlow Pines0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HG20BU · Data under Open Government Licence