Swan Road is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG1 2SS 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 Swan Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG1 2SW, HG1 2SB, HG1 2FA, HG1 2RT, HG1 2RG, HG1 2SA, HG1 1BT, HG1 2HU, HG1 2RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HG1 2SS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.7% of the population 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 | 55.4% | 56.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 5.7% |
| Male | 44.6% | 43.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -5.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HG1 2SS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% 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 | 34.2% | 28.2% | -6.0% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 52.1% | 23.8% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 1.5% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 19.6% | 7.9% | -11.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 10.3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) 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 | 46.3% | 47.1% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 41.1% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 7.5% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 7.7% | -7.0% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 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 45.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.5% | 10.3% | -11.2% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 7% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 14.8% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 14.8% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 45.8% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 12.0% |
| Other | 12.3% | 3.6% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.6% | 89.9% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 75.3% | 83% | 7.7% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 5.8% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.8% | 4.4% | -6.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.9% | 82.7% | 7.8% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 12.1% | 3.8% | -8.3% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 1.4% | -6.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 9% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 59.3% | 46.2% | 13.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swan Road was 39.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.0% lower than the Coppice Valley & Duchy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swan Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Coppice Valley & Duchy and the 1027th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Swan Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2025-03-12 | £997,059 |
| Swan House, 12 Swan Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2024-10-28 | £2,560,120 |
| Flat 3 Southlands, 2 Swan Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-06-06 | £175,888 |
| 3 Swan Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2023-02-03 | £1,128,860 |
| Flat 5 Southlands, 2 Swan Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-12-20 | £107,822 |
HG1 2SS 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 2SS 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 | 131 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Other | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA | 4out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Valley Primary School Knapping Hill , HG1 2DN | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy Coppice Rise , HG1 2DP | 4out of 4 | 1,178 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 | 1,578 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP | 2out of 4 | 2,433 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 2,564 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 246 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 348 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 4out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenfield School 128 Duchy Road , HG1 2HE | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashville College Green Lane , HG2 9JP | - not rated | 2,701 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucia Wine Bar & Grill | 3 Ripon Road, Harrogate | 43 yd | |
| Efes Bar And Grill | 28A Swan Road, Harrogate | 206 yd | |
| Royal Baths Chinese Restaurant | Unit 2, The Royal Baths | 208 yd | |
| Wetherspoons | The Winter Gardens, Parliament Street | 208 yd | |
| Turkish Baths | Parliament Street, Harrogate | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hales Bar | 1 Crescent Road, Harrogate | 194 yd | |
| Best Bar | 54 Parliament Street, Harrogate | 208 yd | |
| Christie's | 20-22 Kings Road, Harrogate | 293 yd | |
| Major Tom's | 1 The Ginnel, Harrogate | 306 yd | |
| Hidden Bar & Pizzeria | 1A The Ginnel, Harrogate | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bambinos | 6 Kings Road, Harrogate | 209 yd | |
| Falafel Hut | 8 Kings Road, Harrogate | 209 yd | |
| Pizza Tazza | 10 Kings Road, Harrogate | 209 yd | |
| Greggs | 7 Cambridge Road, Harrogate | 417 yd | |
| Sweet Pearl House | 15 Commercial Street, Harrogate | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2-3 Nidderdale House, Cambridge Road | 442 yd | |
| Asda | Bower Road, Harrogate | 676 yd | |
| Waitrose Limited | 87-93 Station Parade, Harrogate | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Advantage Health Club (Harrogate) RIPON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 88 yd |
| The Club And Spa At The Majestic Hotel Harrogate RIPON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 215 yd |
| Harrogate Ladies College CLARENCE DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 360 yd |
| Gambaru Fitness STATION PARADE | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Oakdale Golf Club Oakdale | golf | 786 yd |
| Valley Gardens 2 SOVEREIGN HOUSE 2 SOVEREIGN HOUSE SOVEREIGN PARK | tennis courts | 816 yd |
| David Lloyd Harrogate NORWOOD GROVE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 880 yd |
| The Hydro STONEBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| The Hydro (Pool & Fitness Centre) JENNY FIELD DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 952 yd |
| Pure Gym (Harrogate) TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite | 959 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 79.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 29.4% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.58 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.58 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.