Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

LARKFIELD ROAD, HG2 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARKFIELD ROAD, HG2 0BU.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 55,600 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 28%
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

£ 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.

Violence and sexual offences35
Drugs9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Rossett Acre Primary School

Good397 pupils0.8 km
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Rossett School

Requires Improvement1205 pupils0.9 km
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Harrogate Grammar School

Outstanding2080 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Leong Hong0.4 km
  • The Sandwich Deli0.4 km
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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