Dragon Parade, Harrogate, HG1 5BZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HG1 5BZ is primarily male, with 53.5% 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	42.6%	46.5%	3.9%	51.0%	-4.5%
Male	57.4%	53.5%	-3.9%	49.0%	4.5%

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 5BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.8% 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	57.1%	63.8%	6.7%	37.9%	25.9%
Married: Opposite sex	21.4%	21.8%	0.4%	44.2%	-22.4%
Separated	7.6%	1.2%	-6.4%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	11.9%	11.1%	-0.8%	9.1%	2.0%
Widowed	1.9%	2.1%	0.2%	6.1%	-4.0%

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	46.7%	43.2%	-3.5%	48.4%	-5.2%
Good health	32.6%	36.6%	4.0%	33.6%	3.0%
Fair health	14.5%	14.8%	0.3%	12.7%	2.1%
Bad health	5.8%	4.3%	-1.5%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	1.2%	0.0%

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	10%	18%	8.0%	18.2%	-0.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	6.1%	-8.2%	9.6%	-3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	13.9%	-1.8%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	1.6%	-1.7%	5.3%	-3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.8%	18%	4.2%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	35.7%	36.7%	1.0%	33.8%	2.9%
Other	7.1%	5.7%	-1.4%	2.8%	2.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Pakistani	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Other Asian	2.9%	1.9%	-1.0%	1.6%	0.3%
Black African	6.2%	2.3%	-3.9%	2.5%	-0.2%
Other Black	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	2.3%	1.9%	0.8%	1.5%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%
White	87.6%	87.5%	-0.1%	81.4%	6.1%
Roma	0%	3.5%	3.5%	0.2%	3.3%
Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 77.7% 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	74.4%	77.7%	3.3%	83.2%	-5.5%
European Union	9.5%	6.3%	-3.2%	6.1%	0.2%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	2.3%	1.5%	0.8%	1.5%
Africa	5.8%	2.3%	-3.5%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	3.3%	3.5%	0.2%	5.6%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	5.4%	7.8%	2.4%	1.3%	6.5%
Oceania	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	74%	77.7%	3.7%	83.2%	-5.5%
10+ Years	5.4%	7.4%	2.0%	9.8%	-2.4%
5-10 Years	7%	4.3%	-2.7%	2.9%	1.4%
2-5 Years	8.7%	7%	-1.7%	2.2%	4.8%
Less than 2 years	5%	3.5%	-1.5%	1.9%	1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68.6%	76.7%	-8.1%
France	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Italy	2.7%	0.6%	2.1%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	2.7%	1.3%	1.4%
Romania	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
North Africa	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Central and Western Africa	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
South-East Asia	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
North America and the Caribbean	1.9%	0.3%	1.6%
Central and South America	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	15.5%	13.5%	2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.2%	37.2%	5.0%
Christian	45.7%	46.2%	-0.5%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	10.2%	6.0%	4.2%

Safety

Is Dragon Parade Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dragon Parade was 36.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.0% lower than the Coppice Valley & Duchy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Dragon Parade has the 33rd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Coppice Valley & Duchy and the 976th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,100

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in HG1 5BZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 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 - 2/10 (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 - 9/10 (very 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) - 3/10 (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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Dragon Parade are based on 357 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 Dragon Parade, Harrogate, HG1 5BZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for HG1 5BZ

Average Price
£223,110

Semi-Detached
£508,661

Terraced
£444,451

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£155,524

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dragon Parade

Average Price
£295,263

Semi-Detached
£499,087

Terraced
£463,188

Detached
£552,814

Flats/Maisonettes
£156,159

Other
£310,728

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dragon ParadeStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 3 9 Dragon Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£187,000	2025-03-24	£189,493
Flat 2 9 Dragon Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£185,000	2023-11-08	£187,467
Flat 3 1 Dragon Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£197,500	2022-08-22	£193,774
3 Dragon Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£425,000	2020-09-11	£527,814
Flat 2 15 Dragon Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£147,000	2020-06-09	£178,204

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HG1 5BZ

Employment

HG1 5BZ 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	110
Long-Term Sick or disabled	36
Part-Time Employee	26
Retired	25
Self-Employed	20
Other	12
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	3
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Human health and social work activities	28
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Manufacturing	11
Construction	10
Administrative and support service activities	10
Education	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	7
Transport and storage	7
Information and communication	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School Grove Road , HG1 5EP	3out of 4	571 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA	3out of 4	777 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Coppice Valley Primary School Knapping Hill , HG1 2DN	3out of 4	1,010 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA	4out of 4	1,149 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP	- not rated	1,167 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	1,166 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR	4out of 4	1,369 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ	4out of 4	1,767 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT	4out of 4	1,984 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP	2out of 4	2,698 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	627 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ	- not rated	809 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG	- not rated	1,037 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Brackenfield School 128 Duchy Road , HG1 2HE	- not rated	2,176 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Henshaws College Bogs Lane , HG1 4ED	- not rated	2,475 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
65 Degrees	26A East Parade, Harrogate	110 yd
Mykonos Bar & Grill	4 Mayfield Grove, Harrogate	209 yd
Rice Chinese Takeaway	2 Mayfield Grove, Harrogate	209 yd
Fabulous 50's Diner	15A Bower Road, Harrogate	213 yd
Brunch Club	9 Bower Street, Harrogate	238 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
North Bar	2C & 2D Oxford Buildings, Cheltenham Parade	354 yd
The Disappearing Chin	38 Beulah Street, Harrogate	376 yd
Harrogate Theatre	3 Garrick Buildings, Oxford Street	412 yd
Harrogate Masonic Hall	Station Avenue, Harrogate	420 yd
Kings Club	1 Oxford Street, Harrogate	426 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oregano	12 Mayfield Grove, Harrogate	209 yd
Doner Craftery	2 Bower Street, Harrogate	238 yd
Taste of Bengal	2 Franklin Road, Harrogate	296 yd
Chico's	4B-4C Commercial Street, Harrogate	309 yd
Sweet Pearl House	15 Commercial Street, Harrogate	334 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda	Bower Road, Harrogate	121 yd
Tesco	2-3 Nidderdale House, Cambridge Road	514 yd
Waitrose Limited	87-93 Station Parade, Harrogate	731 yd
All Nations Supermarket	81 Skipton Road, Harrogate	822 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Gambaru Fitness STATION PARADE	health and fitness suite	276 yd
The Club And Spa At The Majestic Hotel Harrogate RIPON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	643 yd
Advantage Health Club (Harrogate) RIPON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	730 yd
Pure Gym (Harrogate) TOWER STREET	health and fitness suite	885 yd
The Stray YORK PLACE	grass pitches	936 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	146.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of HG1 5BZ