Olive Grove is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG1 4RQ is located in the High Harrogate & Kingsley 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 Olive Grove, Harrogate, HG1 4RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG1 4RH, HG1 4RG, HG1 4RJ, HG1 4RB, HG1 4RP, HG1 4QX, HG1 4RD, HG1 4QZ, HG1 4RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HG1 4RQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 49.2% | 52% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 28% | 30.3% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61% | 43.9% | -17.1% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 17.4% | 14.3% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.9% | 36.5% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 43.1% | 33.7% | -9.4% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 24.2% | 9.7% | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 20.1% | 14.5% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 8.1% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 11.6% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 18.1% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 30.3% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 11.3% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 8.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.1% | 96.6% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 88.7% | 90% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 7.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 90.2% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 0.8% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 28.5% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Olive Grove was 17.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.0% lower than the Fairfax & Starbeck average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Olive Grove has the 8th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Fairfax & Starbeck and the 386th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Olive Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2025-03-14 | £223,797 |
| 55 Olive Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-02-21 | £268,371 |
| 48 Olive Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2025-01-02 | £255,455 |
| 16 Olive Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-06-06 | £217,706 |
| 11 Olive Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-11-30 | £212,957 |
HG1 4RQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HG1 4RQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starbeck Primary Academy High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LL | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Community Primary School Wetherby Road , HG2 7SG | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Woodfield Road , HG1 4HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hookstone Chase Primary School Hookstone Chase , HG2 7DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 960 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 2,087 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James's School King James Road , HG5 8EB | 3out of 4 | 3,375 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 3,485 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 | 696 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwater School High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LW | 4out of 4 | 832 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 4out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG | - not rated | 3,139 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spoilt | 14 High Street, Harrogate | 373 yd | |
| Eat @ No 3 | 3 Stonefall Avenue, Harrogate | 442 yd | |
| The Munch Box | 1 Camwal Road, Harrogate | 473 yd | |
| Susie June's Cafe | 67F High Street | 536 yd | |
| The Living Room Cafe & Gallery | Starbeck Methodist Church Hall, High Street | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Railway Sports & Social Cl | Railway Athletic Football Club, Station View | 288 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | 49 High Street, Harrogate | 489 yd | |
| The Office Ale House | 67B High Street, Harrogate | 527 yd | |
| Berties | 57 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 781 yd | |
| Harrogate Hockey Club | Granby Hockey Centre, Ainsty Road | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradleys | 12 High Street, Harrogate | 373 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 18 High Street, Harrogate | 373 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 1 Stonefall Avenue, Harrogate | 442 yd | |
| Sunrise Chinese | 33A Stonefall Avenue, Harrogate | 443 yd | |
| Wonder Food | 4 Camwal Terrace, Harrogate | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express Supermarket | High Street, Harrogate | 373 yd | |
| Co-op | 56-58 High Street, Harrogate | 505 yd | |
| Lidl | Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 667 yd | |
| Morrisons | Plumpton Park, Harrogate | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Railway Fc RAILWAY ATHLETIC FOOTBALL CLUB RAILWAY ATHLETIC FOOTBALL CLUB STATION VIEW | grass pitches | 168 yd |
| Starbeck Baths SPA LANE | swimming pool | 686 yd |
| Henshaw'S College Bogs Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 704 yd |
| Starbeck Tennis Club STARBECK TENNIS CLUB STARBECK TENNIS CLUB BOGS LANE | tennis courts | 713 yd |
| Prospect Park SYCAMORE DRIVE | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Cats Field FOREST LANE | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Fairfax Community Centre FAIRFAX AVENUE | 987 yd | |
| Harrogate High School AINSTY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,035 yd |
| Harrogate High School (Closed) Ainsty Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,039 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 | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.