Cecil Street is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG1 4NP is located in the Bilton & Nidd Gorge 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 Cecil Street, Harrogate, HG1 4NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG1 4HE, HG1 4NR, HG1 4HL, HG1 4LL, HG1 4HA, HG1 4HF, HG1 4NH, HG1 4LJ, HG1 4HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HG1 4NP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 50.2% | 53.7% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 46.3% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HG1 4NP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 43.6% | 46.8% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 34.3% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 11.7% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 48.3% | 52.5% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 33.4% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 10.7% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 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 | 19.3% | 14.3% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 9% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 14.8% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 16% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 41.8% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0.4% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.9% | 97.7% | 6.8% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 91.2% | 88.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 7% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 88.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 1.7% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cecil Street was 146.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 102.4% higher than the Bilton Grange & New Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cecil Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Bilton Grange & New Park and the 187th highest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Cecil Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2025-12-05 | £224,220 |
| 10 Cecil Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2025-11-25 | £225,293 |
| 31 Cecil Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2025-11-06 | £260,449 |
| 53 Cecil Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-07-25 | £225,976 |
| 13 Cecil Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-05-19 | £289,060 |
HG1 4NP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 Community Primary School Bilton Lane , HG1 3BA | - not rated | 318 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School Bilton Lane , HG1 3BA | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Junior School Woodfield Road , HG1 4HZ | - not rated | 512 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield County Infants' School Woodfield Road , HG1 4HZ | - not rated | 512 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 2out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 3out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | - not rated | 2,267 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Academy Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 3out of 4 | 2,795 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate College Hornbeam Park Avenue , Hookstone Road HG2 8QT | - not rated | 3,403 yd | Further education | 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 | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Pupil Referral Service 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | - not rated | 471 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Strive for Education 21 North Park Road , HG1 5PD | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , HG1 2QG | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | 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 | 112 yd | |
| Sandwiches And More | 50 King Edwards Drive, Harrogate | 112 yd | |
| Gather & Stow | 180 Kings Road, Harrogate | 297 yd | |
| Pink Door | 150 Kings Road, Harrogate | 426 yd | |
| Lilypad | 136 Kings Road, Harrogate | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilton Working Mens Club | 136 Skipton Road, Harrogate | 119 yd | |
| Bilton Cricket Club | Bilton Lane, Harrogate | 813 yd | |
| The Knox | Knox Lane, Harrogate | 944 yd | |
| Devonshire Tap House | 10 Devonshire Place, Harrogate | 957 yd | |
| The Claro Beagle | Coppice Gate, Harrogate | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tak Yan | 48 King Edwards Drive, Harrogate | 112 yd | |
| Harrogate Fisheries | 141 Skipton Road, Harrogate | 164 yd | |
| Dougies Fish And Chips | 66 King Edwards Drive, Harrogate | 230 yd | |
| Little Breads | 160 Kings Road, Harrogate | 293 yd | |
| China Garden | 2 Dawson Terrace, Harrogate | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | The Skipton, Skipton Road | 190 yd | |
| All Nations Supermarket | 81 Skipton Road, Harrogate | 264 yd | |
| Co-op | 126 King Edwards Drive, Harrogate | 471 yd | |
| Costcutter | 247 Skipton Road, Harrogate | 605 yd | |
| Co-op | Oakdale Service Station, Ripon Road | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bilton Cricket Club BILTON LANE | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Harrogate Spa Tennis Centre HARROGATE SPA TENNIS CENTRE HARROGATE SPA TENNIS CENTRE CLARO PARK | tennis courts | 1,017 yd |
| New Park Community Primary School SKIPTON ROAD | 1,062 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.