Birch Grove, Harrogate, HG1 4HR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HG1 4HR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents 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	47.8%	52.9%	5.1%	51.0%	1.9%
Male	52.2%	47.1%	-5.1%	49.0%	-1.9%

Partnership Status

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 4HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55% 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	49.5%	55%	5.5%	37.9%	17.1%
Married: Opposite sex	31.1%	19.9%	-11.2%	44.2%	-24.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.3%	2.0%
Separated	3.9%	5.8%	1.9%	2.2%	3.6%
Divorced	12.6%	14.6%	2.0%	9.1%	5.5%
Widowed	2.9%	2.3%	-0.6%	6.1%	-3.8%

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	61.5%	47.8%	-13.7%	48.4%	-0.6%
Good health	30.4%	36.6%	6.2%	33.6%	3.0%
Fair health	6.5%	12.2%	5.7%	12.7%	-0.5%
Bad health	1.2%	2.9%	1.7%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.7%

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.

In the area around HG1 4HR this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	7.8%	7.6%	-0.2%	18.2%	-10.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.9%	8.2%	-10.7%	9.6%	-1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.3%	12.9%	-9.4%	13.4%	-0.5%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	4.1%	1.2%	5.3%	-1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.5%	24.6%	9.1%	16.9%	7.7%
Degree or Similar	29.1%	40.9%	11.8%	33.8%	7.1%
Other	3.4%	1.8%	-1.6%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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%	0.5%	0.5%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	0.4%	1%	0.6%	3.1%	-2.1%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96%	98.1%	2.1%	81.4%	16.7%
Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.7%	92.4%	-0.3%	83.2%	9.2%
European Union	5.7%	6.2%	0.5%	6.1%	0.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.7%	93.7%	1.0%	83.2%	10.5%
10+ Years	1.6%	4.3%	2.7%	9.8%	-5.5%
5-10 Years	0.8%	1%	0.2%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	1.6%	1%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85%	76.7%	8.3%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
No passport held	12.6%	13.5%	-0.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49.5%	37.2%	12.3%
Christian	39.8%	46.2%	-6.4%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Muslim	0.5%	6.5%	-6.0%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	8.3%	6.0%	2.3%

Safety

Is Birch Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch Grove was 9.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.5% lower than the Bilton Grange & New Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Birch Grove has the 7th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Bilton Grange & New Park and the 130th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,000

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in HG1 4HR, 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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very 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 - 8/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Birch Grove are based on 125 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 Birch Grove, Harrogate, HG1 4HR

Estimated Average Property Prices for HG1 4HR

Average Price
£196,205

Semi-Detached
£182,642

Terraced
£199,328

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£160,336

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birch Grove

Average Price
£195,612

Semi-Detached
£202,482

Terraced
£199,885

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£143,612

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birch GroveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Birch Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£182,000	2024-09-19	£184,357
17 Birch Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£197,000	2024-05-18	£206,545
2 Birch Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£153,500	2024-03-22	£160,112
26 Birch Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£164,000	2024-02-02	£170,889
48 Birch Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2023-09-01	£129,634

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HG1 4HR

Employment

HG1 4HR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

HG1 4HR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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	88
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	24
Retired	15
Other	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Student (economically inactive)	2
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Human health and social work activities	19
Other	19
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Financial and insurance activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Administrative and support service activities	11
Education	8
Information and communication	8
Construction	7
Manufacturing	6
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School Bilton Lane , HG1 3DT	3out of 4	96 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School Bilton Lane , HG1 3BA	3out of 4	606 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodfield Primary School Woodfield Road , HG1 4HZ	3out of 4	652 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	991 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School Grove Road , HG1 5EP	3out of 4	1,011 yd	Community school	Yes	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	1,444 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR	4out of 4	2,699 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT	4out of 4	3,181 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ	4out of 4	3,330 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP	2out of 4	4,254 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	962 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Henshaws College Bogs Lane , HG1 4ED	- not rated	1,893 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG	- not rated	2,059 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ	- not rated	2,188 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwater School High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LW	4out of 4	2,731 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
On a Roll	50 King Edwards Drive, Harrogate	444 yd
Sandwiches And More	50 King Edwards Drive, Harrogate	444 yd
Gather & Stow	180 Kings Road, Harrogate	845 yd
Break Point Cafe Bar	Harrogate Spa Tennis Centre, Claro Park	910 yd
Pink Door	150 Kings Road, Harrogate	976 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bilton Cricket Club	Bilton Lane, Harrogate	273 yd
Bilton Working Mens Club	136 Skipton Road, Harrogate	661 yd
The Knox	Knox Lane, Harrogate	897 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dougies Fish And Chips	66 King Edwards Drive, Harrogate	328 yd
China Dragon	183 Woodfield Road, Harrogate	423 yd
Tak Yan	48 King Edwards Drive, Harrogate	444 yd
Golden Harvest	60 Crab Lane, Harrogate	666 yd
Harrogate Fisheries	141 Skipton Road, Harrogate	690 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op	126 King Edwards Drive, Harrogate	79 yd
Co-op Food	The Skipton, Skipton Road	624 yd
All Nations Supermarket	81 Skipton Road, Harrogate	797 yd
Costcutter	247 Skipton Road, Harrogate	1,000 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bilton Cricket Club BILTON LANE	grass pitches	299 yd
Harrogate Spa Tennis Centre HARROGATE SPA TENNIS CENTRE HARROGATE SPA TENNIS CENTRE CLARO PARK	tennis courts	872 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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	99.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of HG1 4HR