Dragon Parade is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG1 5DQ 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 Dragon Parade, Harrogate, HG1 5DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG1 5DH, HG1 5DG, HG1 5LR, HG1 5BF, HG1 5DT, HG1 5DS, HG1 5AY, HG1 5DD, HG1 5AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HG1 5DQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 45% | 47.2% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 55% | 52.8% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 5DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 46.8% | 45.6% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 38.9% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 14% | 11.1% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 57.1% | 55% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 32.4% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 10% | 9.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around HG1 5DQ this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 7.4% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 7.1% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 9.3% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 15.2% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.6% | 53.9% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 20.1% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 96.8% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 82.1% | 81.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 12.8% | 13.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.1% | 81.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 9% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dragon Parade was 25.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.2% lower than the Coppice Valley & Duchy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dragon Parade has the 21st lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Coppice Valley & Duchy and the 677th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Dragon Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-07-17 | £302,434 |
| Flat 3 52 Dragon Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-12-20 | £157,062 |
| Flat 2 76 Dragon Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £93,500 | 2023-10-12 | £93,218 |
| Flat 3 76 Dragon Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-01-30 | £108,900 |
| Flat 1 76 Dragon Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £116,002 | 2022-10-19 | £114,271 |
HG1 5DQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HG1 5DQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 135 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Other | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | - not rated | 918 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Woodfield Road , HG1 4HZ | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Valley Primary School Knapping Hill , HG1 2DN | 3out of 4 | 1,032 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 | 933 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP | 2out of 4 | 2,917 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 | 449 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Henshaws College Bogs Lane , HG1 4ED | - not rated | 2,227 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenfield School 128 Duchy Road , HG1 2HE | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland Coffee Lounge | 2 Westmoreland Street, Harrogate | 155 yd | |
| Mowbray Community Church | Westmoreland Street, Harrogate | 155 yd | |
| The Dogs Bakery | 25 Regent Parade, Harrogate | 177 yd | |
| 65 Degrees | 26A East Parade, Harrogate | 224 yd | |
| Mykonos Bar & Grill | 4 Mayfield Grove, Harrogate | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Tap House | 10 Devonshire Place, Harrogate | 241 yd | |
| Harrogate Masonic Hall | Station Avenue, Harrogate | 560 yd | |
| North Bar | 2C & 2D Oxford Buildings, Cheltenham Parade | 602 yd | |
| The Disappearing Chin | 38 Beulah Street, Harrogate | 625 yd | |
| The Empress | 10 Church Square, Harrogate | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juggler's Pizza | 25 Westmoreland Street, Harrogate | 141 yd | |
| Adams Balti & Pizza | 21 Westmoreland Street, Harrogate | 141 yd | |
| Il Mercato | 27 Westmoreland Street, Harrogate | 174 yd | |
| Deli Bar | 23 Regent Parade, Harrogate | 225 yd | |
| Perfect Kitchen | 18 Devonshire Place, Harrogate | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Bower Road, Harrogate | 352 yd | |
| All Nations Supermarket | 81 Skipton Road, Harrogate | 709 yd | |
| Tesco | 2-3 Nidderdale House, Cambridge Road | 764 yd | |
| Waitrose Limited | 87-93 Station Parade, Harrogate | 921 yd | |
| Co-op Food | The Skipton, Skipton Road | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gambaru Fitness STATION PARADE | health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| The Club And Spa At The Majestic Hotel Harrogate RIPON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 839 yd |
| Harrogate High School (Closed) Ainsty Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 879 yd |
| Harrogate High School AINSTY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 896 yd |
| Advantage Health Club (Harrogate) RIPON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 958 yd |
| The Stray YORK PLACE | grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 160.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.