Osborne Close is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG1 2EF is located in the Coppice Valley & Duchy 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 Osborne Close, Harrogate, HG1 2EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG1 2EE, HG1 2DX, HG1 2EH, HG1 2ED, HG1 2TS, HG1 2QS, HG1 2AF, HG1 2TR, HG1 2EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HG1 2EF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 48.1% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 50% | 51.9% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HG1 2EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.1% | 43.8% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 36.7% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 9% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 47.9% | 53.8% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 26% | -9.8% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 15.1% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 11.9% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 5.6% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 17.5% | 6.0% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 11.2% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.3% | 46.3% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 8.9% | 3% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 89.2% | 90.1% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.3% 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 | 82.8% | 85.3% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 5.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 3.2% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 85.3% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 8.6% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.3% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osborne Close was 50.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.0% lower than the Bilton & Nidd Gorge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Osborne Close has the 26th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bilton & Nidd Gorge and the 806th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Osborne Close, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-10-15 | £293,507 |
| 2 Osborne Close, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-05-12 | £255,293 |
| 10 Osborne Close, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-02-28 | £286,631 |
| 6 Osborne Close, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £387,600 | 2022-12-02 | £393,765 |
| 11 Osborne Close, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,777 | 2022-07-26 | £299,045 |
HG1 2EF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Valley Primary School Knapping Hill , HG1 2DN | 3out of 4 | 192 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy Coppice Rise , HG1 2DP | 4out of 4 | 462 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School Bilton Lane , HG1 3BA | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Park Primary Academy Skipton Road , HG1 3HF | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP | 2out of 4 | 3,167 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 4out of 4 | 720 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG | - not rated | 838 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenfield School 128 Duchy Road , HG1 2HE | - not rated | 1,997 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henshaws College Bogs Lane , HG1 4ED | - not rated | 2,742 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Mamma Amelia | 120 Kings Road, Harrogate | 291 yd | |
| Lilypad | 136 Kings Road, Harrogate | 325 yd | |
| Pink Door | 150 Kings Road, Harrogate | 325 yd | |
| Gather & Stow | 180 Kings Road, Harrogate | 406 yd | |
| Harrogate Leisure And Wellness Centre | Jenny Field Drive, Harrogate | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Claro Beagle | Coppice Gate, Harrogate | 389 yd | |
| Bilton Working Mens Club | 136 Skipton Road, Harrogate | 573 yd | |
| Cold Bath Brewing | 46 Kings Road, Harrogate | 675 yd | |
| Christie's | 20-22 Kings Road, Harrogate | 702 yd | |
| Best Bar | 54 Parliament Street, Harrogate | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt N Sugar | 146 Kings Road, Harrogate | 325 yd | |
| Kushi Tandoori | 146A Kings Road, Harrogate | 325 yd | |
| Pizzaficio | 152 Kings Road, Harrogate | 325 yd | |
| China Garden | 2 Dawson Terrace, Harrogate | 376 yd | |
| Little Breads | 160 Kings Road, Harrogate | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter | 247 Skipton Road, Harrogate | 452 yd | |
| All Nations Supermarket | 81 Skipton Road, Harrogate | 536 yd | |
| Co-op Food | The Skipton, Skipton Road | 606 yd | |
| Co-op | Oakdale Service Station, Ripon Road | 646 yd | |
| Asda | Bower Road, Harrogate | 760 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Club And Spa At The Majestic Hotel Harrogate RIPON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 568 yd |
| The Hydro (Pool & Fitness Centre) JENNY FIELD DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 615 yd |
| The Hydro STONEBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Advantage Health Club (Harrogate) RIPON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 779 yd |
| New Park Community Primary School SKIPTON ROAD | 804 yd | |
| Gambaru Fitness STATION PARADE | health and fitness suite | 855 yd |
| Harrogate Ladies College CLARENCE DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 915 yd |
| David Lloyd Harrogate NORWOOD GROVE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 968 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 216.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.