Dorset Close, Harrogate, HG1 2LR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HG1 2LR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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	53.5%	53%	-0.5%	51.0%	2.0%
Male	46.5%	47%	0.5%	49.0%	-2.0%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate vicinity of HG1 2LR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	20%	21.9%	1.9%	37.9%	-16.0%
Married: Opposite sex	61.6%	60.6%	-1.0%	44.2%	16.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	9.6%	10.8%	1.2%	9.1%	1.7%
Widowed	8%	5.2%	-2.8%	6.1%	-0.9%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.2%) 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	60.1%	58.5%	-1.6%	48.4%	10.1%
Good health	28.6%	31.7%	3.1%	33.6%	-1.9%
Fair health	8.6%	8.1%	-0.5%	12.7%	-4.6%
Bad health	1.7%	1.1%	-0.6%	4.0%	-2.9%
Very bad health	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

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.

In the area around HG1 2LR this area, 6.7% 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 59.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.4%	6.7%	-3.7%	18.2%	-11.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.8%	6.7%	-0.1%	9.6%	-2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.2%	11.1%	-2.1%	13.4%	-2.3%
Apprenticeship	0.4%	2.8%	2.4%	5.3%	-2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.6%	11.9%	2.3%	16.9%	-5.0%
Degree or Similar	53.6%	59.7%	6.1%	33.8%	25.9%
Other	6%	1.2%	-4.8%	2.8%	-1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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%	0%	-1.0%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	3.1%	-1.7%
Pakistani	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	1%	1.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	95%	94.7%	-0.3%	81.4%	13.3%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.9% 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	89.7%	85.9%	-3.8%	83.2%	2.7%
European Union	3.7%	1.7%	-2.0%	6.1%	-4.4%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	2.7%	2.4%	0.8%	1.9%
Africa	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	2.7%	3.4%	0.7%	5.6%	-2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.3%	4.8%	2.5%	1.3%	3.5%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
British Overseas	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.7%	87.7%	-1.0%	83.2%	4.5%
10+ Years	2.3%	6.3%	4.0%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	2.7%	0.4%	-2.3%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	5.6%	4.6%	-1.0%	1.9%	2.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.4%	76.7%	11.7%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Other Europe	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	4.9%	0.3%	4.6%
No passport held	4.2%	13.5%	-9.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.5%	37.2%	-7.7%
Christian	61.1%	46.2%	14.9%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Jewish	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Dorset Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorset Close was 36.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.7% lower than the Coppice Valley & Duchy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Dorset Close has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Coppice Valley & Duchy and the 965th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£55,600

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in HG1 2LR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Dorset Close are based on 14 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 Dorset Close, Harrogate, HG1 2LR

Estimated Average Property Prices for HG1 2LR

Average Price
£465,014

Semi-Detached
£472,493

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£420,140

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dorset Close

Average Price
£460,256

Semi-Detached
£463,022

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£424,292

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dorset CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Dorset Close, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£356,000	2025-02-24	£360,528
10 Dorset Close, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£672,500	2024-12-09	£681,721
8 Dorset Close, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£367,000	2021-09-23	£424,292
14 Dorset Close, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2021-06-22	£522,727
12 Dorset Close, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2021-01-15	£510,378

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HG1 2LR

Employment

HG1 2LR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	100
Full-Time Employee	69
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	23
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Professional, scientific and technical activities	24
Education	18
Human health and social work activities	11
Information and communication	10
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Construction	6
Manufacturing	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Transport and storage	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Saltergate Community Junior School Newby Crescent , HG3 2TT	2out of 4	1,096 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Saltergate Infant School Newby Crescent , HG3 2TT	3out of 4	1,096 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA	4out of 4	1,216 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Coppice Valley Primary School Knapping Hill , HG1 2DN	3out of 4	1,387 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
New Park Primary Academy Skipton Road , HG1 3HF	3out of 4	1,438 yd	Academy converter	Yes	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	1,975 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP	2out of 4	2,603 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR	4out of 4	2,789 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP	3out of 4	2,843 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT	4out of 4	3,423 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG	- not rated	684 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Brackenfield School 128 Duchy Road , HG1 2HE	- not rated	745 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ	- not rated	1,104 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP	4out of 4	1,985 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ashville College Green Lane , HG2 9JP	- not rated	2,865 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	Distance
David Lloyd Leisure	David Lloyd Harrogate, Oakdale Place	526 yd
Efes Bar And Grill	28A Swan Road, Harrogate	916 yd
Lucia Wine Bar & Grill	3 Ripon Road, Harrogate	970 yd
Magnesia Well Cafe	Valley Gardens, Valley Drive	1,012 yd
&...Harrogate	3 Royal Parade, Harrogate	1,016 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Stone Beck	Grantley Drive, Harrogate	553 yd
Hales Bar	1 Crescent Road, Harrogate	1,001 yd
The Claro Beagle	Coppice Gate, Harrogate	1,071 yd
The Last Post	30 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate	1,072 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jennyfield Fisheries	63 Grantley Drive, Harrogate	549 yd
Freddies	65 Grantley Drive, Harrogate	549 yd
The Pantry At Windsor House	Room 323, Windsor House	740 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	The Co-Operative Food, Grantley Drive		551 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Oakdale Golf Club Oakdale	golf	222 yd
David Lloyd Harrogate NORWOOD GROVE	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts	499 yd
Harrogate Ladies College CLARENCE DRIVE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	570 yd
Jennyfield Styan Community Centre GRANTLEY DRIVE		727 yd
The Hydro STONEBECK AVENUE	grass pitches	863 yd
Valley Gardens 2 SOVEREIGN HOUSE 2 SOVEREIGN HOUSE SOVEREIGN PARK	tennis courts	945 yd
The Hydro (Pool & Fitness Centre) JENNY FIELD DRIVE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	997 yd
Advantage Health Club (Harrogate) RIPON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,007 yd
The Club And Spa At The Majestic Hotel Harrogate RIPON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,082 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	56.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	56.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	76.56 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	76.56 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of HG1 2LR