Oakdale is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG1 2LT 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 Oakdale, Harrogate, HG1 2LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG1 2NL, HG1 2LU, HG1 2EU, HG1 2LS, HG1 2NW, HG1 2NN, HG1 2LR, HG1 2HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HG1 2LT, 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% |
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 2LT 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% |
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% |
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 2LT 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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakdale 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.
Oakdale 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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Oakdale, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2024-12-13 | £594,655 |
| 61 Oakdale, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2024-07-26 | £933,860 |
| 87 Oakdale, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2024-06-27 | £682,391 |
| 59 Oakdale, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2024-04-19 | £758,806 |
| 76 Oakdale, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2024-01-24 | £709,049 |
HG1 2LT 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 2LT 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA | 4out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltergate Community Junior School Newby Crescent , HG3 2TT | 2out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltergate Infant School Newby Crescent , HG3 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Valley Primary School Knapping Hill , HG1 2DN | 3out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Park Primary Academy Skipton Road , HG1 3HF | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,935 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP | 2out of 4 | 2,476 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 2,905 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 3,070 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 3,530 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brackenfield School 128 Duchy Road , HG1 2HE | - not rated | 481 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG | - not rated | 891 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 4out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashville College Green Lane , HG2 9JP | - not rated | 2,732 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Leisure | David Lloyd Harrogate, Oakdale Place | 802 yd | |
| Magnesia Well Cafe | Valley Gardens, Valley Drive | 1,029 yd | |
| Efes Bar And Grill | 28A Swan Road, Harrogate | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stone Beck | Grantley Drive, Harrogate | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennyfield Fisheries | 63 Grantley Drive, Harrogate | 709 yd | |
| Freddies | 65 Grantley Drive, Harrogate | 709 yd | |
| The Pantry At Windsor House | Room 323, Windsor House | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The Co-Operative Food, Grantley Drive | 765 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Golf Club Oakdale | golf | 501 yd |
| David Lloyd Harrogate NORWOOD GROVE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 771 yd |
| Harrogate Ladies College CLARENCE DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 776 yd |
| Valley Gardens 2 SOVEREIGN HOUSE 2 SOVEREIGN HOUSE SOVEREIGN PARK | tennis courts | 928 yd |
| Jennyfield Styan Community Centre GRANTLEY DRIVE | 929 yd | |
| Killinghall Moor LONG CRAG VIEW | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| Queen Ethelburgas Community Park QUEEN ETHELBURGAS GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 46 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.79 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.