Queen Parade is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG1 5PP 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 Queen Parade, Harrogate, HG1 5PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG1 5QG, HG1 5QR, HG1 5QX, HG1 5RQ, HG1 5AH, HG1 5RX, HG1 5QS, HG1 5PX, HG1 5RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HG1 5PP has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.6% | 56.5% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 41.4% | 43.5% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.9% | 15.6% | -10.3% | 37.9% | -22.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 42.7% | 9.8% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 17% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Widowed | 24.5% | 21.6% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 15.5% |
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 | 41.8% | 36.4% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 40.9% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 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.
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 47%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 16.1% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 7.8% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 8.8% | -8.8% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 6% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 9.2% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.7% | 47% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 13.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.3% | 99.6% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 94.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 94.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 94.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 66.2% | 46.2% | 20.0% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queen Parade was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.4% higher than the Harlow & St. Georges average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Queen Parade has the 12th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Harlow & St. Georges and the 718th highest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17A Queen Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £727,500 | 2025-06-18 | £753,168 |
| 15 Queen Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2025-01-14 | £1,698,315 |
| The Coach House, 17B Queen Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-11-04 | £756,000 |
| 13 Queen Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2022-10-12 | £1,913,287 |
| 21 Queen Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2021-12-15 | £654,571 |
HG1 5PP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HG1 5PP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 64% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 142 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 596 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA | 4out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA | - not rated | 1,266 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 | 637 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | - not rated | 637 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 2out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Academy Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,724 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 | 309 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Tutorial College 2 the Oval , HG2 9BA | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West End School 4 the Oval , HG2 9BA | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,223 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 | 233 yd | |
| Harrogate Chocolate Factory Cafe | 1-2 Odeon Buildings, East Parade | 408 yd | |
| Istanbul Turkish Bar & Grill | Ground Floor Unit 4, Clarendon House, 9 Victoria Avenue | 446 yd | |
| Jesper's Bar & Kitchen | 71 Station Parade, Harrogate | 448 yd | |
| Saranda | 7 Station Bridge, Harrogate | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harrogate Club | 36 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate | 191 yd | |
| Harrogate Masonic Hall | Station Avenue, Harrogate | 264 yd | |
| Harrogate Tap | Harrogate Railway Station, Station Parade | 518 yd | |
| Husk | 5 Station Square, Harrogate | 542 yd | |
| The Empress | 10 Church Square, Harrogate | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thug Sandwich Co | 2A Albert Street, Harrogate | 565 yd | |
| Doner Craftery | 2 Bower Street, Harrogate | 590 yd | |
| Cornish Pasty Bakery | Unit 16 Lower Ground Floor, Victoria Shopping Centre | 624 yd | |
| Jimmy's Kitchen | 58A Station Parade, Harrogate | 629 yd | |
| Greggs | 17 Market Place, Harrogate | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Limited | 87-93 Station Parade, Harrogate | 420 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 44 St Winifreds Avenue West, Harrogate | 703 yd | |
| Asda | Bower Road, Harrogate | 726 yd | |
| Tesco | 2-3 Nidderdale House, Cambridge Road | 783 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Stray YORK PLACE | grass pitches | 297 yd |
| Pure Gym (Harrogate) TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| Gambaru Fitness STATION PARADE | health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| St Aidan'S Church Of England High School OATLANDS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 688 yd |
| Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints WETHERBY ROAD | 986 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 16.7% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.