Springfield Avenue is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG1 2HU 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 Springfield Avenue, Harrogate, HG1 2HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG1 2HR, HG1 2HT, HG1 2HS, HG1 2HX, HG1 2HP, HG1 5JW, HG1 2JB, HG1 2SS, HG1 2HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HG1 2HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 50.2% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46% | 49.8% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 33.6% | 41.1% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 35.1% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 17.3% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Widowed | 15.2% | 6.1% | -9.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.7% | 49.4% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 36% | -5.1% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 12.1% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 1.7% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 50.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 15.9% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 9.5% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 13.4% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.3% | 50.4% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 16.6% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.7% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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 | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.5% | 96.3% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 84.8% | 87.2% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 5.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 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 | 84.8% | 86.5% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 8.2% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 2% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Springfield Avenue was 71.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.2% higher than the Coppice Valley & Duchy average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Springfield Avenue has the 16th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Coppice Valley & Duchy and the 535th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Inn Hotel Springfield Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £11,500,000 | 2023-04-28 | £11,641,104 |
| Majestic Hotel Ripon Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £19,691,222 | 2022-09-05 | £19,436,002 |
| Premier Inn Hotel Springfield Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2013-06-05 | £2,042,641 |
HG1 2HU 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 742 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA | 4out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA | 3out of 4 | 978 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 | 1,012 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 | 1,725 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 2,521 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP | 2out of 4 | 2,604 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG | - not rated | 416 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 492 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 4out of 4 | 969 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenfield School 128 Duchy Road , HG1 2HE | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashville College Green Lane , HG2 9JP | - not rated | 2,870 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matcham's | Harrogate Convention Centre, Kings Road | 163 yd | |
| Lucia Wine Bar & Grill | 3 Ripon Road, Harrogate | 182 yd | |
| Stuzzi | 46B Kings Road, Harrogate | 202 yd | |
| Brio Restaurant, Kings House | 38-42 Kings Road, Harrogate | 202 yd | |
| Cold Bath Brewing | 44 Kings Road, Harrogate | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christie's | 20-22 Kings Road, Harrogate | 202 yd | |
| Cold Bath Brewing | 46 Kings Road, Harrogate | 208 yd | |
| Best Bar | 54 Parliament Street, Harrogate | 272 yd | |
| The Little Ale House | 7 Cheltenham Crescent, Harrogate | 331 yd | |
| Hales Bar | 1 Crescent Road, Harrogate | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bambinos | 6 Kings Road, Harrogate | 245 yd | |
| Falafel Hut | 8 Kings Road, Harrogate | 245 yd | |
| Pizza Tazza | 10 Kings Road, Harrogate | 245 yd | |
| Sweet Pearl House | 15 Commercial Street, Harrogate | 368 yd | |
| Chico's | 4B-4C Commercial Street, Harrogate | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2-3 Nidderdale House, Cambridge Road | 443 yd | |
| Asda | Bower Road, Harrogate | 524 yd | |
| All Nations Supermarket | 81 Skipton Road, Harrogate | 953 yd | |
| Waitrose Limited | 87-93 Station Parade, Harrogate | 985 yd | |
| Costcutter | 247 Skipton Road, Harrogate | 1,001 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 | 5 yd |
| Advantage Health Club (Harrogate) RIPON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 219 yd |
| Gambaru Fitness STATION PARADE | health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| Harrogate Ladies College CLARENCE DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 529 yd |
| The Hydro (Pool & Fitness Centre) JENNY FIELD DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 885 yd |
| The Hydro STONEBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Oakdale Golf Club Oakdale | golf | 909 yd |
| David Lloyd Harrogate NORWOOD GROVE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 935 yd |
| Pure Gym (Harrogate) TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,017 yd |
| Valley Gardens 2 SOVEREIGN HOUSE 2 SOVEREIGN HOUSE SOVEREIGN PARK | tennis courts | 1,028 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.