East Parade is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG1 5LQ 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 5LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG1 5LB, HG1 5BQ, HG1 5NB, HG1 5BG, HG1 5LH, HG1 5LF, HG1 5BJ, HG1 5ND, HG1 1TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HG1 5LQ 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% |
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 5LQ, 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 East Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-11-25 | £522,887 |
| Ridgeway Residence One, 47 East Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,885,000 | 2019-07-17 | £2,387,354 |
| Ridgeway Residence One, 47 East Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,885,000 | 2016-07-04 | £2,309,592 |
| 49 East Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,885,000 | 2016-07-04 | £2,309,592 |
| 41 East Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £331,000 | 2016-04-29 | £448,836 |
HG1 5LQ 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 502 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA | 4out of 4 | 906 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Valley Primary School Knapping Hill , HG1 2DN | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,243 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP | 2out of 4 | 2,418 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 622 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 4out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG | - not rated | 970 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Brackenfield School 128 Duchy Road , HG1 2HE | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashville College Green Lane , HG2 9JP | - not rated | 2,667 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunch Club | 9 Bower Street, Harrogate | 79 yd | |
| Harrogate Chocolate Factory Cafe | 1-2 Odeon Buildings, East Parade | 163 yd | |
| Espresso House Co | 14 Beulah Street, Harrogate | 164 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 11-13 Beulah Street, Harrogate | 164 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 2 Cambridge Street, Harrogate | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Tap | Harrogate Railway Station, Station Parade | 161 yd | |
| The Disappearing Chin | 38 Beulah Street, Harrogate | 200 yd | |
| North Bar | 2C & 2D Oxford Buildings, Cheltenham Parade | 234 yd | |
| Harrogate Masonic Hall | Station Avenue, Harrogate | 253 yd | |
| Kings Club | 1 Oxford Street, Harrogate | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doner Craftery | 2 Bower Street, Harrogate | 79 yd | |
| Jimmy's Kitchen | 58A Station Parade, Harrogate | 158 yd | |
| I am Doner | 30 Station Parade, Harrogate | 176 yd | |
| Cornish Pasty Bakery | Unit 16 Lower Ground Floor, Victoria Shopping Centre | 211 yd | |
| Chico's | 4B-4C Commercial Street, Harrogate | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Bower Road, Harrogate | 267 yd | |
| Tesco | 2-3 Nidderdale House, Cambridge Road | 325 yd | |
| Waitrose Limited | 87-93 Station Parade, Harrogate | 464 yd | |
| All Nations Supermarket | 81 Skipton Road, Harrogate | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gambaru Fitness STATION PARADE | health and fitness suite | 169 yd |
| Pure Gym (Harrogate) TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite | 606 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 | 643 yd |
| The Stray YORK PLACE | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Harrogate Ladies College CLARENCE DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,081 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| 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 | 3.2% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.