Mayfield Grove is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG1 5HB is located in the Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate 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 Mayfield Grove, Harrogate, HG1 5HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG1 5EF, HG1 5EG, HG1 5EQ, HG1 5HD, HG1 1BE, HG1 1TZ, HG1 1BB, HG1 5EE, HG1 5ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HG1 5HB is primarily male, with 56.4% 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 | 43.9% | 43.6% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -7.4% |
| Male | 56.1% | 56.4% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 7.4% |
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 5HB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.2% 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 | 56.6% | 67.2% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 29.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.4% | 12.5% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -31.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 12.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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% | 48.5% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 35.7% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 13.1% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 16.4% | 10.2% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 7.9% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 15.5% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 16.2% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 41.1% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 11.3% | 2.3% | -9.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 0.7% | -3.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.9% | 90.3% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 73.1% 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 | 73.2% | 73.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 18.5% | 19% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.5% | 72.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 12.4% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 7.2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 4.1% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 9.2% | 1.5% | 7.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mayfield Grove was 99.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.6% higher than the Coppice Valley & Duchy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mayfield Grove has the 10th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Coppice Valley & Duchy and the 334th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mayfield Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-05-31 | £330,263 |
| Flat 1 16 Mayfield Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-09-29 | £160,486 |
| Flat 2 16 Mayfield Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-06-23 | £100,508 |
| 42 Mayfield Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-06-22 | £243,624 |
| 18 Mayfield Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-05-19 | £264,019 |
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Valley Primary School Knapping Hill , HG1 2DN | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA | 4out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School Bilton Lane , HG1 3BA | 3out of 4 | 1,105 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 | 1,340 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP | 2out of 4 | 2,689 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 | 657 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 686 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG | - not rated | 843 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Brackenfield School 128 Duchy Road , HG1 2HE | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henshaws College Bogs Lane , HG1 4ED | - not rated | 2,619 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mykonos Bar & Grill | 4 Mayfield Grove, Harrogate | 1 yd | |
| Rice Chinese Takeaway | 2 Mayfield Grove, Harrogate | 1 yd | |
| Fabulous 50's Diner | 15A Bower Road, Harrogate | 99 yd | |
| Brood Coffee House | 27 Commercial Street, Harrogate | 174 yd | |
| Nibble & Nosh | 11 Station Parade, Harrogate | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Bar | 2C & 2D Oxford Buildings, Cheltenham Parade | 261 yd | |
| Cold Bath Brewing | 46 Kings Road, Harrogate | 285 yd | |
| Harrogate Theatre | 3 Garrick Buildings, Oxford Street | 312 yd | |
| The Disappearing Chin | 38 Beulah Street, Harrogate | 315 yd | |
| Christie's | 20-22 Kings Road, Harrogate | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregano | 12 Mayfield Grove, Harrogate | 5 yd | |
| Taste of Bengal | 2 Franklin Road, Harrogate | 121 yd | |
| Chico's | 4B-4C Commercial Street, Harrogate | 196 yd | |
| Sweet Pearl House | 15 Commercial Street, Harrogate | 203 yd | |
| Doner Craftery | 2 Bower Street, Harrogate | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Bower Road, Harrogate | 101 yd | |
| Tesco | 2-3 Nidderdale House, Cambridge Road | 425 yd | |
| All Nations Supermarket | 81 Skipton Road, Harrogate | 774 yd | |
| Waitrose Limited | 87-93 Station Parade, Harrogate | 801 yd | |
| Co-op Food | The Skipton, Skipton Road | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gambaru Fitness STATION PARADE | health and fitness suite | 225 yd |
| The Club And Spa At The Majestic Hotel Harrogate RIPON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 438 yd |
| Advantage Health Club (Harrogate) RIPON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 553 yd |
| Pure Gym (Harrogate) TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite | 918 yd |
| Harrogate Ladies College CLARENCE DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 958 yd |
| The Stray YORK PLACE | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| 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 | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.