Birstwith Road is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG1 4TG 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 Birstwith Road, Harrogate, HG1 4TG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG1 4RT, HG2 7LX, HG2 7LT, HG1 4TE, HG1 4TF, HG1 4TB, HG1 4RZ, HG1 4TQ, HG2 7SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HG1 4TG is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 46.8% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 48.2% | 53.2% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 4TG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 43.9% | 47.6% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 35.9% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 2.4% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 10.3% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.8% | 50.9% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 33.6% | -5.0% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11.5% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 8.9% | 14.2% | 5.3% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 5.2% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 12.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 20.1% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.1% | 40.6% | -1.5% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 7.4% | 1% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.7% | 85.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 78.6% 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 | 81.6% | 78.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.8% | 78.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 11.2% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 3.6% | -3.6% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birstwith Road was 398.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 596.7% higher than the Bilton & Nidd Gorge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Birstwith Road has the highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bilton & Nidd Gorge and the 46th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 169.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Birstwith Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-06-30 | £313,475 |
| 28 Birstwith Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2022-04-08 | £514,762 |
| 21 Birstwith Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2021-09-30 | £459,871 |
| 6 Birstwith Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-06-04 | £336,869 |
| 8 Birstwith Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-03-05 | £440,551 |
HG1 4TG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 159 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | - not rated | 654 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Community Primary School Wetherby Road , HG2 7SG | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Woodfield Road , HG1 4HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbeck Primary Academy High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LL | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 363 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 2,718 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP | 2out of 4 | 3,588 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 | 1,284 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henshaws College Bogs Lane , HG1 4ED | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwater School High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LW | 4out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 2,160 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG | - not rated | 2,430 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harrogate Diner | 63 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 104 yd | |
| The Secret Bakery | 19 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 129 yd | |
| The Chihuahua Lounge | 8 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 215 yd | |
| Harrogate Healthcare Facilities | Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road | 499 yd | |
| Mr Ds Magnificent Pie Machine | Harrogate Town AFC, Wetherby Road | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berties | 57 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 91 yd | |
| Harrogate Hockey Club | Granby Hockey Centre, Ainsty Road | 611 yd | |
| The Empress | 10 Church Square, Harrogate | 727 yd | |
| Harrogate Railway Sports & Social Cl | Railway Athletic Football Club, Station View | 950 yd | |
| Devonshire Tap House | 10 Devonshire Place, Harrogate | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drakes | 65 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 105 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 55 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 105 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | Pepe's Piri Piri, 59 Knaresborough Road | 106 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 4 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 196 yd | |
| Taste of China | 6 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 246 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 44 St Winifreds Avenue West, Harrogate | 811 yd | |
| Tesco Express Supermarket | High Street, Harrogate | 867 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harrogate High School (Closed) Ainsty Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 505 yd |
| Harrogate High School AINSTY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 528 yd |
| Fairfax Community Centre FAIRFAX AVENUE | 637 yd | |
| Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints WETHERBY ROAD | 654 yd | |
| Harrogate Town Afc (Cng Stadium) WETHERBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Willow Tree Community Primary School WETHERBY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 849 yd |
| Harrogate Railway Fc RAILWAY ATHLETIC FOOTBALL CLUB RAILWAY ATHLETIC FOOTBALL CLUB STATION VIEW | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Harrogate Spa Tennis Centre HARROGATE SPA TENNIS CENTRE HARROGATE SPA TENNIS CENTRE CLARO PARK | tennis courts | 1,017 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 | 221.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.