Parliament Street is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG1 2RL 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 Parliament Street, Harrogate, HG1 2RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG1 1BW, HG1 1BS, HG1 1BT, HG1 2BU, HG1 1DH, HG1 2EG, HG1 2QZ, HG1 1PW, HG1 2QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HG1 2RL is primarily male, with 57.7% of the population 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 | 46.2% | 42.3% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -8.7% |
| Male | 53.8% | 57.7% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 8.7% |
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 2RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.9% 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 | 59.5% | 68.9% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 31.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.7% | 19.2% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -25.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 8.9% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 | 51.7% | 47.8% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 37% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 10.9% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 13.1% | 3.4% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 7.2% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 11.8% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 15.7% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 42.2% | 16.1% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 14% | 5.9% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 7.2% | 4.7% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 82.8% | 84.1% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 65% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 65% | 3.6% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| European Union | 20.3% | 20.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 14.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.7% | 7.8% | -3.9% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.7% | 65.2% | 4.5% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| 10+ Years | 13.1% | 11.6% | -1.5% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 10.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 10% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 2.8% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 8.5% | 1.5% | 7.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Buddhist | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parliament Street was 485.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 784.1% higher than the Coppice Valley & Duchy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parliament Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Coppice Valley & Duchy and the 38th highest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 248.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 - 48 Parliament Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2024-07-25 | £1,269,645 |
| 52 Parliament Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £2,300,000 | 2022-05-26 | £2,273,998 |
HG1 2RL 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 | 170 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate, St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA | - not rated | 635 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA | 4out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA | - not rated | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 3out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 2out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate College Hornbeam Park Avenue , Hookstone Road HG2 8QT | - not rated | 2,509 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 268 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , HG1 2QG | - not rated | 576 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Strive for Education 21 North Park Road , HG1 5PD | - not rated | 682 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Pupil Referral Service 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piccolino | 46-48 Parliament Street, Harrogate | 18 yd | |
| Santorini Express | 52 Parliament Street, Harrogate | 18 yd | |
| The Harrogate Tea Rooms | 9 Westminster Arcade, Parliament Street | 45 yd | |
| Illam Restaurant | 12 Kings Road, Harrogate | 55 yd | |
| Mojo | 49-51 Parliament Street, Harrogate | 58 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Bar | 54 Parliament Street, Harrogate | 30 yd | |
| Ivory Bar Lounge Club | Travelodge, The Ginnel | 109 yd | |
| Major Tom's | 1 The Ginnel, Harrogate | 110 yd | |
| Hidden Bar & Pizzeria | 1A The Ginnel, Harrogate | 119 yd | |
| The Little Ale House | 7 Cheltenham Crescent, Harrogate | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bambinos | 6 Kings Road, Harrogate | 55 yd | |
| Falafel Hut | 8 Kings Road, Harrogate | 55 yd | |
| Pizza Tazza | 10 Kings Road, Harrogate | 55 yd | |
| Greggs | 7 Cambridge Road, Harrogate | 181 yd | |
| Sweet Pearl House | 15 Commercial Street, Harrogate | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2-3 Nidderdale House, Cambridge Road | 208 yd | |
| Asda | Bower Road, Harrogate | 531 yd | |
| Waitrose Limited | 87-93 Station Parade, Harrogate | 736 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Advantage Health Club (Harrogate) RIPON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 148 yd |
| The Club And Spa At The Majestic Hotel Harrogate RIPON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 294 yd |
| Gambaru Fitness STATION PARADE | health and fitness suite | 385 yd |
| Harrogate Ladies College CLARENCE DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 572 yd |
| Pure Gym (Harrogate) TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Valley Gardens 2 SOVEREIGN HOUSE 2 SOVEREIGN HOUSE SOVEREIGN PARK | tennis courts | 821 yd |
| Oakdale Golf Club Oakdale | golf | 1,010 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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 | 16.7% |
| Median download speed | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.