North Park Road is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG1 5PD 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 North Park Road, Harrogate, HG1 5PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG1 5PG, HG1 5QQ, HG1 5ND, HG1 5NE, HG1 5RD, HG1 5PA, HG1 5PW, HG1 5LH, HG1 5PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HG1 5PD 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 5PD, 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 North Park Road was 206.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 493.0% higher than the Harlow & St. Georges average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
North Park Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Harlow & St. Georges and the 114th highest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 3 - 5 North Park Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-11-01 | £218,857 |
| Flat 5 3 - 5 North Park Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2024-10-07 | £222,450 |
| Apartment 3 11 North Park Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-04-26 | £346,399 |
| Apartment 2 11 North Park Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-04-26 | £346,399 |
| 13 North Park Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-05-12 | £494,856 |
HG1 5PD 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate, St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA | - not rated | 397 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA | 4out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | - not rated | 912 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 2out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate College Hornbeam Park Avenue , Hookstone Road HG2 8QT | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strive for Education 21 North Park Road , HG1 5PD | - not rated | 11 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 849 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Tutorial College 2 the Oval , HG2 9BA | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West End School 4 the Oval , HG2 9BA | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESS | Berkeley House, 35 Victoria Avenue | 67 yd | |
| Harrogate Chocolate Factory Cafe | 1-2 Odeon Buildings, East Parade | 108 yd | |
| Saranda | 7 Station Bridge, Harrogate | 170 yd | |
| Jesper's Bar & Kitchen | 71 Station Parade, Harrogate | 185 yd | |
| Istanbul Turkish Bar & Grill | Ground Floor Unit 4, Clarendon House, 9 Victoria Avenue | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Masonic Hall | Station Avenue, Harrogate | 111 yd | |
| The Harrogate Club | 36 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate | 149 yd | |
| Harrogate Tap | Harrogate Railway Station, Station Parade | 218 yd | |
| Husk | 5 Station Square, Harrogate | 254 yd | |
| The Disappearing Chin | 38 Beulah Street, Harrogate | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thug Sandwich Co | 2A Albert Street, Harrogate | 279 yd | |
| Cornish Pasty Bakery | Unit 16 Lower Ground Floor, Victoria Shopping Centre | 324 yd | |
| Doner Craftery | 2 Bower Street, Harrogate | 325 yd | |
| Jimmy's Kitchen | 58A Station Parade, Harrogate | 332 yd | |
| Greggs | 17 Market Place, Harrogate | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Limited | 87-93 Station Parade, Harrogate | 276 yd | |
| Tesco | 2-3 Nidderdale House, Cambridge Road | 483 yd | |
| Asda | Bower Road, Harrogate | 501 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 44 St Winifreds Avenue West, Harrogate | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gambaru Fitness STATION PARADE | health and fitness suite | 409 yd |
| Pure Gym (Harrogate) TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| The Stray YORK PLACE | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Advantage Health Club (Harrogate) RIPON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 833 yd |
| The Club And Spa At The Majestic Hotel Harrogate RIPON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 870 yd |
| St Aidan'S Church Of England High School OATLANDS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 955 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 4.8% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.44 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.