Lime Street, Harrogate, HG1 4BG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HG1 4BG has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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	51.2%	50%	-1.2%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	48.8%	50%	1.2%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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	30.6%	31.7%	1.1%	37.9%	-6.2%
Married: Opposite sex	46.7%	51%	4.3%	44.2%	6.8%
Separated	2.1%	2.7%	0.6%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	14%	12.7%	-1.3%	9.1%	3.6%
Widowed	6.6%	1.9%	-4.7%	6.1%	-4.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	45.1%	44.2%	-0.9%	48.4%	-4.2%
Good health	38.9%	38.9%	0.0%	33.6%	5.3%
Fair health	11.6%	12.5%	0.9%	12.7%	-0.2%
Bad health	4.1%	3%	-1.1%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	1.2%	0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14%	14.9%	0.9%	18.2%	-3.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.8%	10%	-7.8%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.3%	13%	-2.3%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	5%	1.3%	5.3%	-0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	17.6%	6.9%	16.9%	0.7%
Degree or Similar	31%	37.5%	6.5%	33.8%	3.7%
Other	7.4%	1.9%	-5.5%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.1%	0.2%
Chinese	0.3%	2.6%	2.3%	0.7%	1.9%
Indian	3.4%	5.9%	2.5%	3.1%	2.8%
Other Asian	3.8%	2.6%	-1.2%	1.6%	1.0%
Black African	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	88.1%	87.1%	-1.0%	81.4%	5.7%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.6% 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	82.3%	82.6%	0.3%	83.2%	-0.6%
European Union	6.1%	7.2%	1.1%	6.1%	1.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	7.5%	8.6%	1.1%	5.6%	3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	81.6%	82.6%	1.0%	83.2%	-0.6%
10+ Years	2%	13.8%	11.8%	9.8%	4.0%
5-10 Years	3.1%	2.3%	-0.8%	2.9%	-0.6%
2-5 Years	8.2%	1.3%	-6.9%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	5.1%	0%	-5.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.9%	76.7%	2.2%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Portugal	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Romania	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	14.5%	13.5%	1.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.6%	37.2%	3.4%
Christian	51.5%	46.2%	5.3%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Muslim	1.3%	6.5%	-5.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Lime Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lime Street was 78.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.5% higher than the Bilton & Nidd Gorge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lime Street has the 16th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bilton & Nidd Gorge and the 478th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in HG1 4BG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (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 Lime Street are based on 39 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 Lime Street, Harrogate, HG1 4BG

Estimated Average Property Prices for HG1 4BG

Average Price
£238,172

Semi-Detached
£248,594

Terraced
£211,038

Detached
£292,617

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lime Street

Average Price
£235,325

Semi-Detached
£250,474

Terraced
£213,071

Detached
£295,509

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lime Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Lime Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2025-02-07	£258,244
31 Lime Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2023-10-27	£237,812
18 Lime Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£245,000	2022-12-09	£246,943
29 Lime Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2022-09-01	£186,300
15 Lime Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£158,000	2021-04-09	£183,222

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HG1 4BG

Employment

HG1 4BG 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	105
Retired	60
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	7
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Accommodation and food service activities	15
Education	14
Construction	13
Manufacturing	12
Transport and storage	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Other	10
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Information and communication	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School Grove Road , HG1 5EP	3out of 4	455 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP	- not rated	568 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodfield Primary School Woodfield Road , HG1 4HZ	3out of 4	690 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School Bilton Lane , HG1 3BA	3out of 4	1,101 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Coppice Valley Primary School Knapping Hill , HG1 2DN	3out of 4	1,201 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP	3out of 4	600 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR	4out of 4	1,441 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT	4out of 4	1,951 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ	4out of 4	2,281 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP	2out of 4	3,208 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP	4out of 4	428 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ	- not rated	1,408 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG	- not rated	1,583 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Henshaws College Bogs Lane , HG1 4ED	- not rated	1,876 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwater School High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LW	4out of 4	2,390 yd	Community special 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
The Dogs Bakery	25 Regent Parade, Harrogate	176 yd
Westmoreland Coffee Lounge	2 Westmoreland Street, Harrogate	221 yd
Mowbray Community Church	Westmoreland Street, Harrogate	221 yd
65 Degrees	26A East Parade, Harrogate	551 yd
Break Point Cafe Bar	Harrogate Spa Tennis Centre, Claro Park	665 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Devonshire Tap House	10 Devonshire Place, Harrogate	121 yd
The Empress	10 Church Square, Harrogate	562 yd
Harrogate Hockey Club	Granby Hockey Centre, Ainsty Road	656 yd
Harrogate Masonic Hall	Station Avenue, Harrogate	823 yd
Bilton Working Mens Club	136 Skipton Road, Harrogate	917 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Perfect Kitchen	18 Devonshire Place, Harrogate	121 yd
Harrogate Grill & Pizza	19A Devonshire Place, Harrogate	138 yd
Il Mercato	27 Westmoreland Street, Harrogate	184 yd
Deli Bar	23 Regent Parade, Harrogate	214 yd
Juggler's Pizza	25 Westmoreland Street, Harrogate	218 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda	Bower Road, Harrogate	704 yd
All Nations Supermarket	81 Skipton Road, Harrogate	735 yd
Co-operative Group	44 St Winifreds Avenue West, Harrogate	1,026 yd
Co-op Food	The Skipton, Skipton Road	1,071 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Harrogate High School (Closed) Ainsty Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	531 yd
Harrogate High School AINSTY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	545 yd
Gambaru Fitness STATION PARADE	health and fitness suite	875 yd
Harrogate Spa Tennis Centre HARROGATE SPA TENNIS CENTRE HARROGATE SPA TENNIS CENTRE CLARO PARK	tennis courts	925 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	94.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of HG1 4BG