Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

OTLEY ROAD, HG2 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OTLEY ROAD, HG2 0DL.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HG2 0DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. HG2 0DL's low deprivation rank, 65% ownership, and £275k 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 4.8% year-on-year.

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

HG2 0DL is a sought-after residential area on Otley Road, 0.7km from West Park 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 0DL offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 65% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, down 4.8% 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 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00141223 (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 0DL. The average age is 54.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 275,000

37 sales · Mean £ 282,986

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

HG2 0DL has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour14
Violence and sexual offences10
Shoplifting8
Other theft4
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Harrogate Grammar School

Outstanding2080 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good268 pupils0.5 km
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Western Primary School

Outstanding494 pupils0.7 km
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Rossett Acre Primary School

Good397 pupils1.1 km
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Oatlands Infant School

Outstanding267 pupils1.1 km
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Oatlands Community Junior School

Good332 pupils1.3 km
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St Aidan's Church of England High School

Good1990 pupils1.3 km
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Rossett School

Requires Improvement1205 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

107 nearby
  • Vanilli's0.5 km
  • Caffe Massarella0.8 km
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • Coach & Horses0.3 km
  • Ebru Evrim Ltd0.8 km
  • + 102 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • The Pantry At Windsor House1.0 km
  • Wedges & Co0.6 km
  • Cornish Pasty Bakery0.8 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • I am Doner1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Bakeri Baltzersen1.0 km
  • Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.9 km
  • Next0.8 km
  • Seasalt Cornwall0.7 km
  • Pick N Take0.9 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Balcony Sports Bar Ltd0.6 km
  • Harrogate Theatre1.0 km
  • Husk0.7 km
  • West Park Hotel0.3 km
  • The Little Ale House1.0 km
  • + 17 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Hotel Du Vin0.7 km
  • Lamont House0.6 km
  • Studley Hotel & Orchid Restaurant1.0 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • White Hart Hotel0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Waitrose Limited0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harrogate0.7 km
  • Hornbeam Park1.2 km
  • Pannal3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Rd0.1 km
  • Trinity Road0.2 km
  • Victoria Rd0.2 km
  • Huntcliffe Court0.2 km
  • Huntcliffe Court0.2 km