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East Parade is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG1 5LF 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 East Parade, Harrogate, HG1 5LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: HG1 5LH, HG1 5LB, HG1 5ND, HG1 5LQ, HG1 1SS, HG1 5PA, HG1 1TD, HG1 1TU, HG1 5NB.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HG1 5LF 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.1%48.5%-2.6% 51.0% -2.5%
Male48.9%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 5LF, 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single43.3%55%11.7% 37.9% 17.1%
Married: Opposite sex29.1%24.6%-4.5% 44.2% -19.6%
Married: Same sex0.8%0%-0.8% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated2.3%2.6%0.3% 2.2% 0.4%
Divorced11.9%7.3%-4.6% 9.1% -1.8%
Widowed12.6%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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health41.7%53.9%12.2% 48.4% 5.5%
Good health39.8%32%-7.8% 33.6% -1.6%
Fair health14.6%10.7%-3.9% 12.7% -2.0%
Bad health3.2%2.7%-0.5% 4.0% -1.3%
Very bad health0.6%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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications15.3%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 Levels18.4%15.2%-3.2% 13.4% 1.8%
Apprenticeship1.1%3.5%2.4% 5.3% -1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.6%15.8%6.2% 16.9% -1.1%
Degree or Similar31.8%39.8%8.0% 33.8% 6.0%
Other11.1%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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese2.9%0.3%-2.6% 0.7% -0.4%
Indian0.3%2.1%1.8% 3.1% -1.0%
Pakistani0%1.1%1.1% 2.7% -1.6%
Other Asian2.3%1.9%-0.4% 1.6% 0.3%
Black African2.6%1.6%-1.0% 2.5% -0.9%
Black Caribbean0%1.1%1.1% 1.0% 0.1%
Other Black1.9%0.3%-1.6% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian2.3%0.8%-1.5% 0.8% 0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0.3%1.1%0.8% 0.8% 0.3%
White86.4%86.6%0.2% 81.4% 5.2%
Roma0%0.8%0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Arab0%0.5%0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
Other0.6%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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom74.8%66.3%-8.5% 83.2% -16.9%
European Union13.3%18.3%5.0% 6.1% 12.2%
Rest of Europe0.6%2.9%2.3% 0.8% 2.1%
Africa1%2.4%1.4% 2.7% -0.3%
Middle East and Asia4.5%6.1%1.6% 5.6% 0.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean5.5%4%-1.5% 1.3% 2.7%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK74.4%66.7%-7.7% 83.2% -16.5%
10+ Years8.4%9.6%1.2% 9.8% -0.2%
5-10 Years6.8%8%1.2% 2.9% 5.1%
2-5 Years4.5%9.9%5.4% 2.2% 7.7%
Less than 2 years5.8%5.9%0.1% 1.9% 4.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom65.2% 76.7% -11.5%
Ireland0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
France1.6% 0.3% 1.3%
Italy1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Spain1.3% 0.4% 0.9%
Lithuania1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
Poland5.1% 1.3% 3.8%
Romania4.3% 0.9% 3.4%
Other EU countries6.1% 1.5% 4.6%
Turkey0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Other Europe0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
North Africa0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Central and Western Africa0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
South and Eastern Africa0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Middle East0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia2.7% 1.2% 1.5%
North America and the Caribbean1.9% 0.3% 1.6%
No passport held5.9% 13.5% -7.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion42.8% 37.2% 5.6%
Christian46.5% 46.2% 0.3%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu1.1% 1.7% -0.6%
Muslim2.7% 6.5% -3.8%
Sikh0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Not answered6.4% 6.0% 0.4%

Safety

Is East Parade Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Parade 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.

East Parade 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 5LF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on East Parade are based on 450 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 East Parade, Harrogate, HG1 5LF

Estimated Average Property Prices for HG1 5LF

Average Price
£442,505
Semi-Detached
£642,327
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£506,000
Flats/Maisonettes
£231,371
Other
£13,302

Estimated Average Property Prices for East Parade

Average Price
£261,889
Semi-Detached
£571,970
Terraced
£552,278
Detached
£563,414
Flats/Maisonettes
£167,937
Other
£1,696,523

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on East ParadeStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
15 East Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£520,0002024-11-22 £532,871
Flat 2 21 East Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£230,0002022-09-02 £227,019
Ground Floor Flat 19 East Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£586,0002022-02-21 £646,599
13 East Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£700,0002021-06-30 £813,131
21 East Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Other, an established residential building
£12,0002021-01-08 £13,424
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HG1 5LF

Employment

HG1 5LF 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 Employee165
Retired66
Part-Time Employee36
Self-Employed31
Unemployed12
Long-Term Sick or disabled10
Other8
Student (economically inactive)8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7
Looking after home or family0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles29
Human health and social work activities21
Accommodation and food service activities20
Manufacturing12
Professional, scientific and technical activities10
Other10
Real estate activities9
Administrative and support service activities9
Education8
Construction7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Information and communication6
Transport and storage5
Financial and insurance activities5

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 4 379 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Western Primary School
Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA
4out of 4 830 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School
Grove Road , HG1 5EP
3out of 4 971 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Coppice Valley Primary School
Knapping Hill , HG1 2DN
3out of 4 1,301 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP
- not rated 1,494 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Aidan's Church of England High School
Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR
4out of 4 1,175 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harrogate Grammar School
Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ
4out of 4 1,370 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harrogate High School
Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP
3out of 4 1,431 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St John Fisher Catholic High School
Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT
4out of 4 1,815 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Rossett School
Green Lane , HG2 9JP
2out of 4 2,301 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 595 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harrogate Ladies' College
Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG
- not rated 995 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Springwell Harrogate
59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP
4out of 4 1,027 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brackenfield School
128 Duchy Road , HG1 2HE
- not rated 1,993 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Ashville College
Green Lane , HG2 9JP
- not rated 2,549 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Harrogate Chocolate Factory Cafe1-2 Odeon Buildings, East Parade57 yd
Saranda7 Station Bridge, Harrogate138 yd
Zizzi1 Station Square, Harrogate156 yd
Mama Doreens Emporium9-11 Station Square, Harrogate156 yd
Caffe Nero2 Cambridge Street, Harrogate157 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Harrogate TapHarrogate Railway Station, Station Parade70 yd
Husk5 Station Square, Harrogate156 yd
Harrogate Masonic HallStation Avenue, Harrogate223 yd
The Disappearing Chin38 Beulah Street, Harrogate239 yd
Kings Club1 Oxford Street, Harrogate279 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Jimmy's Kitchen58A Station Parade, Harrogate167 yd
Cornish Pasty BakeryUnit 16 Lower Ground Floor, Victoria Shopping Centre170 yd
Thug Sandwich Co2A Albert Street, Harrogate181 yd
Doner Craftery2 Bower Street, Harrogate192 yd
I am Doner30 Station Parade, Harrogate222 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco2-3 Nidderdale House, Cambridge Road323 yd
Waitrose Limited87-93 Station Parade, Harrogate342 yd
AsdaBower Road, Harrogate388 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Gambaru Fitness
STATION PARADE
health and fitness suite258 yd
Pure Gym (Harrogate)
TOWER STREET
health and fitness suite485 yd
The Stray
YORK PLACE
grass pitches656 yd
Advantage Health Club (Harrogate)
RIPON ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool671 yd
The Club And Spa At The Majestic Hotel Harrogate
RIPON ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts707 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 77.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 77.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 77.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 77.1%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s22.9%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed99.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed9.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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