Bower Road, Harrogate, HG1 5BW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HG1 5BW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents 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	51.1%	48.5%	-2.6%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	48.9%	51.5%	2.6%	49.0%	2.5%

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 5BW, 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	43.3%	55%	11.7%	37.9%	17.1%
Married: Opposite sex	29.1%	24.6%	-4.5%	44.2%	-19.6%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.3%	2.6%	0.3%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	11.9%	7.3%	-4.6%	9.1%	-1.8%
Widowed	12.6%	10.5%	-2.1%	6.1%	4.4%

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.

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	41.7%	53.9%	12.2%	48.4%	5.5%
Good health	39.8%	32%	-7.8%	33.6%	-1.6%
Fair health	14.6%	10.7%	-3.9%	12.7%	-2.0%
Bad health	3.2%	2.7%	-0.5%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%	1.2%	-0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.3%	16.1%	0.8%	18.2%	-2.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.6%	3.8%	-8.8%	9.6%	-5.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.4%	15.2%	-3.2%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	1.1%	3.5%	2.4%	5.3%	-1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.6%	15.8%	6.2%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	31.8%	39.8%	8.0%	33.8%	6.0%
Other	11.1%	5.8%	-5.3%	2.8%	3.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	2.9%	0.3%	-2.6%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.3%	2.1%	1.8%	3.1%	-1.0%
Pakistani	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Other Asian	2.3%	1.9%	-0.4%	1.6%	0.3%
Black African	2.6%	1.6%	-1.0%	2.5%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.0%	0.1%
Other Black	1.9%	0.3%	-1.6%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	2.3%	0.8%	-1.5%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%
White	86.4%	86.6%	0.2%	81.4%	5.2%
Roma	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Arab	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Other	0.6%	1.9%	1.3%	1.6%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 66.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.8%	66.3%	-8.5%	83.2%	-16.9%
European Union	13.3%	18.3%	5.0%	6.1%	12.2%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	2.9%	2.3%	0.8%	2.1%
Africa	1%	2.4%	1.4%	2.7%	-0.3%
Middle East and Asia	4.5%	6.1%	1.6%	5.6%	0.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	5.5%	4%	-1.5%	1.3%	2.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	74.4%	66.7%	-7.7%	83.2%	-16.5%
10+ Years	8.4%	9.6%	1.2%	9.8%	-0.2%
5-10 Years	6.8%	8%	1.2%	2.9%	5.1%
2-5 Years	4.5%	9.9%	5.4%	2.2%	7.7%
Less than 2 years	5.8%	5.9%	0.1%	1.9%	4.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.2%	76.7%	-11.5%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
France	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Italy	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Spain	1.3%	0.4%	0.9%
Lithuania	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Poland	5.1%	1.3%	3.8%
Romania	4.3%	0.9%	3.4%
Other EU countries	6.1%	1.5%	4.6%
Turkey	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Other Europe	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Middle East	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	2.7%	1.2%	1.5%
North America and the Caribbean	1.9%	0.3%	1.6%
No passport held	5.9%	13.5%	-7.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.8%	37.2%	5.6%
Christian	46.5%	46.2%	0.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Muslim	2.7%	6.5%	-3.8%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Bower Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bower Road was 230.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 571.8% higher than the Harlow & St. Georges average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Bower Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Harlow & St. Georges and the 91st highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,800

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in HG1 5BW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Bower Road are based on 49 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 Bower Road, Harrogate, HG1 5BW

Estimated Average Property Prices for HG1 5BW

Average Price
£205,723

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£296,881

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£131,486

Other
£97,641

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bower Road

Average Price
£894,711

Semi-Detached
£225,576

Terraced
£317,294

Detached
£452,741

Flats/Maisonettes
£139,700

Other
£4,475,352

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bower Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 24 Bower Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£115,000	2018-01-12	£132,692
Flat 24 Bower Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£85,000	2017-09-29	£98,536
24 Bower Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£85,000	2017-09-29	£98,536
20 Bower Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£220,000	2007-04-16	£316,464
22 Bower Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£180,000	2006-03-30	£279,055

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HG1 5BW

Employment

HG1 5BW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	165
Retired	66
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	31
Unemployed	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Other	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Human health and social work activities	21
Accommodation and food service activities	20
Manufacturing	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Other	10
Real estate activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Education	8
Construction	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Information and communication	6
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	5

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA	3out of 4	678 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School Grove Road , HG1 5EP	3out of 4	688 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA	4out of 4	1,001 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Coppice Valley Primary School Knapping Hill , HG1 2DN	3out of 4	1,019 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School Bilton Lane , HG1 3BA	3out of 4	1,257 yd	Academy converter	No	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	1,312 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR	4out of 4	1,387 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ	4out of 4	1,644 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT	4out of 4	2,015 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP	2out of 4	2,572 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ	- not rated	658 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP	4out of 4	751 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG	- not rated	914 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Brackenfield School 128 Duchy Road , HG1 2HE	- not rated	2,033 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Henshaws College Bogs Lane , HG1 4ED	- not rated	2,625 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fabulous 50's Diner	15A Bower Road, Harrogate	100 yd
Nibble & Nosh	11 Station Parade, Harrogate	108 yd
Brunch Club	9 Bower Street, Harrogate	111 yd
Nutrition Joe's	4 - 5 Baines House, Harrogate	124 yd
Oliveta	4 Station Parade, Harrogate	140 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
North Bar	2C & 2D Oxford Buildings, Cheltenham Parade	205 yd
The Disappearing Chin	38 Beulah Street, Harrogate	226 yd
Harrogate Theatre	3 Garrick Buildings, Oxford Street	262 yd
Kings Club	1 Oxford Street, Harrogate	276 yd
Harrogate Tap	Harrogate Railway Station, Station Parade	322 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Doner Craftery	2 Bower Street, Harrogate	111 yd
Oregano	12 Mayfield Grove, Harrogate	164 yd
Chico's	4B-4C Commercial Street, Harrogate	167 yd
Sweet Pearl House	15 Commercial Street, Harrogate	195 yd
I am Doner	30 Station Parade, Harrogate	206 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda	Bower Road, Harrogate	87 yd
Tesco	2-3 Nidderdale House, Cambridge Road	363 yd
Waitrose Limited	87-93 Station Parade, Harrogate	643 yd
All Nations Supermarket	81 Skipton Road, Harrogate	911 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Gambaru Fitness STATION PARADE	health and fitness suite	125 yd
The Club And Spa At The Majestic Hotel Harrogate RIPON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	539 yd
Advantage Health Club (Harrogate) RIPON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	597 yd
Pure Gym (Harrogate) TOWER STREET	health and fitness suite	775 yd
The Stray YORK PLACE	grass pitches	912 yd
Harrogate Ladies College CLARENCE DRIVE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,029 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%

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

Overview of HG1 5BW