King Edwards Drive is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG1 4HA is located in the Bilton Grange & New Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrogate and Knaresborough. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about King Edwards Drive, Harrogate, HG1 4HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG1 4HG, HG1 4HL, HG1 4HX, HG1 4HF, HG1 4NP, HG1 4HE, HG1 4NR, HG1 4PS, HG1 4HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HG1 4HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.2% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.8% | 0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.9% | 40.7% | 14.8% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 39.4% | -13.7% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 13% | 12.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 50.2% | 64% | 13.8% | 48.4% | 15.6% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 24.6% | -11.3% | 33.6% | -9.0% |
| Fair health | 9% | 8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 15.3% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 8.9% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 14% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 18.2% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 36.9% | 2.2% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96% | 95.9% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 87.2% 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% | 87.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 87.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 6.9% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Edwards Drive was 206.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 179.4% higher than the Bilton Grange & New Park average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
King Edwards Drive has the 2nd highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Bilton Grange & New Park and the 111th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 King Edwards Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-04-17 | £380,000 |
| 41 King Edwards Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-01-27 | £371,095 |
| 27 King Edwards Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-10-20 | £300,015 |
| 35 King Edwards Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £161,800 | 2023-05-05 | £170,873 |
| 3 King Edwards Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2022-06-23 | £364,482 |
HG1 4HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School Bilton Lane , HG1 3BA | 3out of 4 | 146 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School Bilton Lane , HG1 3DT | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy Coppice Rise , HG1 2DP | 4out of 4 | 564 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Valley Primary School Knapping Hill , HG1 2DN | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 660 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 | 1,415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 2,900 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 2,985 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP | 2out of 4 | 3,815 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 4out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henshaws College Bogs Lane , HG1 4ED | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenfield School 128 Duchy Road , HG1 2HE | - not rated | 2,728 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On a Roll | 50 King Edwards Drive, Harrogate | 71 yd | |
| Sandwiches And More | 50 King Edwards Drive, Harrogate | 71 yd | |
| Gather & Stow | 180 Kings Road, Harrogate | 373 yd | |
| Pink Door | 150 Kings Road, Harrogate | 511 yd | |
| Lilypad | 136 Kings Road, Harrogate | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilton Working Mens Club | 136 Skipton Road, Harrogate | 192 yd | |
| Bilton Cricket Club | Bilton Lane, Harrogate | 734 yd | |
| The Knox | Knox Lane, Harrogate | 828 yd | |
| The Claro Beagle | Coppice Gate, Harrogate | 978 yd | |
| Devonshire Tap House | 10 Devonshire Place, Harrogate | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tak Yan | 48 King Edwards Drive, Harrogate | 71 yd | |
| Dougies Fish And Chips | 66 King Edwards Drive, Harrogate | 207 yd | |
| Harrogate Fisheries | 141 Skipton Road, Harrogate | 209 yd | |
| China Garden | 2 Dawson Terrace, Harrogate | 364 yd | |
| Little Breads | 160 Kings Road, Harrogate | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | The Skipton, Skipton Road | 150 yd | |
| All Nations Supermarket | 81 Skipton Road, Harrogate | 376 yd | |
| Co-op | 126 King Edwards Drive, Harrogate | 405 yd | |
| Costcutter | 247 Skipton Road, Harrogate | 570 yd | |
| Co-op | Oakdale Service Station, Ripon Road | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bilton Cricket Club BILTON LANE | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| New Park Community Primary School SKIPTON ROAD | 1,005 yd | |
| Harrogate Spa Tennis Centre HARROGATE SPA TENNIS CENTRE HARROGATE SPA TENNIS CENTRE CLARO PARK | tennis courts | 1,067 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.