West Park is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG1 1BL is located in the Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrogate and Knaresborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Park, Harrogate, HG1 1BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG1 1HT, HG1 1EL, HG1 1HS, HG1 1BJ, HG1 1JA, HG1 1EQ, HG1 1HR, HG1 1LE, HG1 1HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HG1 1BL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 52.1% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 47.2% | 47.9% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.6% | 37.1% | -13.5% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 35.4% | 7.2% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 16.2% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.5% | 51.4% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 33.1% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around HG1 1BL this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 7.8% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 10.8% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 8.2% | -9.6% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 15.2% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.2% | 53.2% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 19.4% |
| Other | 8.7% | 1.7% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 93.4% | 94.2% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 75.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 75.3% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 7.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.1% | 74.1% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 10.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 4.2% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Park was 184.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 437.3% higher than the Harlow & St. Georges average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
West Park has the 4th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Harlow & St. Georges and the 139th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 5 - 6 West Park, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-11-22 | £472,154 |
| Apartment 1 8 West Park, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-06-24 | £432,183 |
| Apartment 4 8 West Park, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-12-02 | £445,990 |
| Flat 4 3 West Park, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-05-27 | £345,940 |
| Flat 3 9 West Park, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-04-29 | £241,840 |
HG1 1BL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HG1 1BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA | 3out of 4 | 218 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA | 4out of 4 | 461 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oatlands Infant School Hookstone Road , HG2 8BT | 4out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett Acre Primary School Pannal Ash Road , HG2 9PH | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP | 2out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 517 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 4out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenfield School 128 Duchy Road , HG1 2HE | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashville College Green Lane , HG2 9JP | - not rated | 2,076 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three's a Crowd | 11 West Park, Harrogate | 13 yd | |
| Slingsby's | 49 Tower Street, Harrogate | 145 yd | |
| Coach & Horses | The Coach And Horses, 16 West Park | 149 yd | |
| Weetons (Retail) Ltd | 23-24 West Park, Harrogate | 149 yd | |
| Tannin Level | Lower Ground Floor Left, 5 Raglan Street | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tap | The Tap And Spile, 31 Tower Street | 122 yd | |
| West Park Hotel | 19 West Park, Harrogate | 149 yd | |
| St Robert's Club | 5A Robert Street, Harrogate | 183 yd | |
| Papitos | 2 John Street, Harrogate | 263 yd | |
| The Harlow | 5 - 6 John Street, Harrogate | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thug Sandwich Co | 2A Albert Street, Harrogate | 316 yd | |
| Greggs | 17 Market Place, Harrogate | 402 yd | |
| Cornish Pasty Bakery | Unit 16 Lower Ground Floor, Victoria Shopping Centre | 432 yd | |
| Greggs | 7 Cambridge Road, Harrogate | 473 yd | |
| Jimmy's Kitchen | 58A Station Parade, Harrogate | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Limited | 87-93 Station Parade, Harrogate | 292 yd | |
| Tesco | 2-3 Nidderdale House, Cambridge Road | 498 yd | |
| Asda | Bower Road, Harrogate | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Harrogate) TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite | 135 yd |
| Gambaru Fitness STATION PARADE | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| The Stray YORK PLACE | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Advantage Health Club (Harrogate) RIPON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 765 yd |
| Valley Gardens 2 SOVEREIGN HOUSE 2 SOVEREIGN HOUSE SOVEREIGN PARK | tennis courts | 845 yd |
| Harrogate Grammar School ARTHURS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 903 yd |
| The Club And Spa At The Majestic Hotel Harrogate RIPON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 917 yd |
| Harrogate Ladies College CLARENCE DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,092 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 65.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.