Bogs Lane is in Starbeck, Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG1 4ED is located in the Fairfax & Starbeck 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 Bogs Lane, Starbeck, Harrogate, HG1 4ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HG1 4ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 50.8% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 53.3% | 49.2% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 4ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 47.4% | 43.2% | -4.2% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 43.5% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 8.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 56.9% | 53.4% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 35.3% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 9.3% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 26.1% | 17.4% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 9.7% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 12.8% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 11.8% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 42% | 15.5% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 92.8% | 88.5% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 90.2% | 89.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 89.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 8% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bogs Lane was 127.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.6% higher than the Fairfax & Starbeck average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bogs Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Fairfax & Starbeck and the 235th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 127.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Granary Longlands Farm Bogs Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2015-07-21 | £745,429 |
The percentage of student residents living in HG1 4ED area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 56 |
| Human health and social work activities | 42 |
| Education | 26 |
| Other | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starbeck Primary Academy High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LL | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Woodfield Road , HG1 4HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School Bilton Lane , HG1 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Community Primary School Wetherby Road , HG2 7SG | 3out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 2,766 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James's School King James Road , HG5 8EB | 3out of 4 | 3,310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 3,959 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henshaws College Bogs Lane , HG1 4ED | - not rated | 112 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwater School High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LW | 4out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 4out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 3,201 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG | - not rated | 3,330 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbeck Tandoori | 67H High Street, Harrogate | 857 yd | |
| The Living Room Cafe & Gallery | Starbeck Methodist Church Hall, High Street | 857 yd | |
| Susie June's Cafe | 67F High Street | 884 yd | |
| The Munch Box | 1 Camwal Road, Harrogate | 933 yd | |
| The Harrogate Golf Club Limited | Forest Lane Head, Harrogate | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Office Ale House | 67B High Street, Harrogate | 884 yd | |
| Harrogate Railway Sports & Social Cl | Railway Athletic Football Club, Station View | 893 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | 49 High Street, Harrogate | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonder Food | 4 Camwal Terrace, Harrogate | 842 yd | |
| Chillichicks Harrogate Ltd | 47 High Street, Harrogate | 912 yd | |
| Portside Fish And Chips | 52 High Street, Harrogate | 976 yd | |
| KFC | 48 High Street, Harrogate | 976 yd | |
| Khans Harrogate | 42 High Street, Harrogate | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 56-58 High Street, Harrogate | 976 yd | |
| Tesco Express Supermarket | High Street, Harrogate | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Henshaw'S College Bogs Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 8 yd |
| Harrogate Railway Fc RAILWAY ATHLETIC FOOTBALL CLUB RAILWAY ATHLETIC FOOTBALL CLUB STATION VIEW | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Starbeck Tennis Club STARBECK TENNIS CLUB STARBECK TENNIS CLUB BOGS LANE | tennis courts | 617 yd |
| Cats Field FOREST LANE | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Harrogate Spa Tennis Centre HARROGATE SPA TENNIS CENTRE HARROGATE SPA TENNIS CENTRE CLARO PARK | tennis courts | 1,032 yd |
| Harrogate Golf Club FOREST LANE HEAD | golf | 1,066 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 8.3% |
| 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 | 75.0% |
| Median download speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 32.15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 32.15 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 5.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.