Overview of HG1 2BU

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Parliament Street is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG1 2BU 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 2005-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Parliament Street, Harrogate, HG1 2BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: HG1 1BW, HG1 2QY, HG1 2RL, HG1 2QZ, HG1 2QU, HG1 2EG, HG1 2TQ, HG1 1PW, HG1 1BS.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HG1 2BU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female55.4%48.5%-6.9% 51.0% -2.5%
Male44.6%51.5%6.9% 49.0% 2.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single34.2%34.8%0.6% 37.9% -3.1%
Married: Opposite sex28.3%33.2%4.9% 44.2% -11.0%
Separated5.5%4%-1.5% 2.2% 1.8%
Divorced19.6%18.8%-0.8% 9.1% 9.7%
Widowed12.3%9.2%-3.1% 6.1% 3.1%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health46.3%41.6%-4.7% 48.4% -6.8%
Good health34.2%37.4%3.2% 33.6% 3.8%
Fair health14.7%14.5%-0.2% 12.7% 1.8%
Bad health3%4.2%1.2% 4.0% 0.2%
Very bad health1.7%2.3%0.6% 1.2% 1.1%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 47.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications21.5%14%-7.5% 18.2% -4.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8.2%6%-2.2% 9.6% -3.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.9%12.4%0.5% 13.4% -1.0%
Apprenticeship2.3%4.4%2.1% 5.3% -0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.2%12%3.8% 16.9% -4.9%
Degree or Similar35.6%47.2%11.6% 33.8% 13.4%
Other12.3%4%-8.3% 2.8% 1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.4%0.4% 1.1% -0.7%
Chinese3%1.5%-1.5% 0.7% 0.8%
Indian0.9%0%-0.9% 3.1% -3.1%
Other Asian1.3%3.4%2.1% 1.6% 1.8%
Black African0.4%0.8%0.4% 2.5% -1.7%
Black Caribbean0%0.8%0.8% 1.0% -0.2%
Other Black0.4%0%-0.4% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.4%1.9%1.5% 0.8% 1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.4%0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
Mixed Other0.4%1.9%1.5% 0.8% 1.1%
White92.6%87.7%-4.9% 81.4% 6.3%
Roma0%0.4%0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Other0.4%0.8%0.4% 1.6% -0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 77.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom75.3%77.8%2.5% 83.2% -5.4%
European Union7.8%7.3%-0.5% 6.1% 1.2%
Rest of Europe0%1.1%1.1% 0.8% 0.3%
Africa0.9%2.7%1.8% 2.7% 0.0%
Middle East and Asia3.5%5%1.5% 5.6% -0.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean10.8%6.1%-4.7% 1.3% 4.8%
Oceania1.7%0%-1.7% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK74.9%77.2%2.3% 83.2% -6.0%
10+ Years12.1%11%-1.1% 9.8% 1.2%
5-10 Years7.8%2.3%-5.5% 2.9% -0.6%
2-5 Years2.6%7.2%4.6% 2.2% 5.0%
Less than 2 years2.6%2.3%-0.3% 1.9% 0.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom78.2% 76.7% 1.5%
Ireland1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
France0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Portugal0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Spain0.8% 0.4% 0.4%
Lithuania1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
Romania0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
Other EU countries2.7% 1.5% 1.2%
South and Eastern Africa0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Eastern Asia0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
South-East Asia0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
North America and the Caribbean6.1% 0.3% 5.8%
No passport held6.5% 13.5% -7.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion34.5% 37.2% -2.7%
Christian56.3% 46.2% 10.1%
Buddhist1.9% 0.5% 1.4%
Not answered7.3% 6.0% 1.3%

Safety

Is Parliament Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parliament Street was 435.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 708.2% higher than the Coppice Valley & Duchy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Parliament Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Coppice Valley & Duchy and the 39th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 206.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.5%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,100
Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in HG1 2BU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Parliament Street are based on 46 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Yorkshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Parliament Street, Harrogate, HG1 2BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for HG1 2BU

Average Price
£308,113
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£308,113
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Parliament Street

Average Price
£692,079
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£892,517
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£317,183
Other
£2,400,921

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Parliament Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Apartment 12 39 Parliament Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£148,0002022-12-14 £145,069
Apartment 1 39 Parliament Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£227,5002019-10-01 £263,113
Apartment 16 39 Parliament Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£160,0002019-08-20 £187,456
Apartment 4 39 Parliament Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£147,5002018-08-24 £171,794
Apartment 15 39 Parliament Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£225,0002018-08-07 £262,059
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HG1 2BU

Employment

HG1 2BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in HG1 2BU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee97
Retired77
Self-Employed22
Part-Time Employee13
Long-Term Sick or disabled10
Other10
Unemployed8
Looking after home or family7
Student (economically inactive)5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities23
Other14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles12
Professional, scientific and technical activities10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Human health and social work activities7
Information and communication6
Real estate activities6
Administrative and support service activities6
Manufacturing5
Education5
Financial and insurance activities5
Construction5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Transport and storage1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Western Primary School
Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA
4out of 4 558 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Belford Road , HG1 1JA
3out of 4 662 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Coppice Valley Primary School
Knapping Hill , HG1 2DN
3out of 4 1,110 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School
Grove Road , HG1 5EP
3out of 4 1,114 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy
Coppice Rise , HG1 2DP
4out of 4 1,381 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harrogate Grammar School
Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ
4out of 4 1,355 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Aidan's Church of England High School
Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR
4out of 4 1,654 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harrogate High School
Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP
3out of 4 1,836 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Rossett School
Green Lane , HG2 9JP
2out of 4 2,245 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St John Fisher Catholic High School
Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT
4out of 4 2,294 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harrogate Language Academy
8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ
- not rated 149 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harrogate Ladies' College
Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG
- not rated 497 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Springwell Harrogate
59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP
4out of 4 1,188 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brackenfield School
128 Duchy Road , HG1 2HE
- not rated 1,514 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Ashville College
Green Lane , HG2 9JP
- not rated 2,509 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Nando's41-43 Parliament Street, Harrogate17 yd
Mojo49-51 Parliament Street, Harrogate17 yd
ManahattaThe Ginnel, Harrogate38 yd
Homeboy Pizza Co23 Parliament Street, Harrogate39 yd
The Foundry Project1A The Ginnel, Harrogate46 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ivory Bar Lounge ClubTravelodge, The Ginnel37 yd
Major Tom's1 The Ginnel, Harrogate38 yd
Hidden Bar & Pizzeria1A The Ginnel, Harrogate46 yd
Best Bar54 Parliament Street, Harrogate100 yd
The Montpellier14 Montpellier Parade, Harrogate135 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bambinos6 Kings Road, Harrogate128 yd
Falafel Hut8 Kings Road, Harrogate128 yd
Pizza Tazza10 Kings Road, Harrogate128 yd
Greggs7 Cambridge Road, Harrogate144 yd
Greggs17 Market Place, Harrogate295 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco2-3 Nidderdale House, Cambridge Road192 yd
AsdaBower Road, Harrogate566 yd
Waitrose Limited87-93 Station Parade, Harrogate689 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Advantage Health Club (Harrogate)
RIPON ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool202 yd
The Club And Spa At The Majestic Hotel Harrogate
RIPON ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts367 yd
Gambaru Fitness
STATION PARADE
health and fitness suite403 yd
Harrogate Ladies College
CLARENCE DRIVE
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts597 yd
Pure Gym (Harrogate)
TOWER STREET
health and fitness suite675 yd
Valley Gardens
2 SOVEREIGN HOUSE 2 SOVEREIGN HOUSE SOVEREIGN PARK
tennis courts771 yd
Oakdale Golf Club
Oakdale
golf1,038 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed67.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed61.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed19 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.