Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, HG1 5QY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HG1 5QY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	50.7%	49.8%	-0.9%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	49.3%	50.2%	0.9%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

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	28.5%	26.4%	-2.1%	37.9%	-11.5%
Married: Opposite sex	48%	40.3%	-7.7%	44.2%	-3.9%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	0.3%	0.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	2.7%	3.9%	1.2%	2.2%	1.7%
Divorced	12.9%	19%	6.1%	9.1%	9.9%
Widowed	7%	8.5%	1.5%	6.1%	2.4%

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 (85.1%) 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	51%	46.8%	-4.2%	48.4%	-1.6%
Good health	33.6%	38.3%	4.7%	33.6%	4.7%
Fair health	11.9%	10.4%	-1.5%	12.7%	-2.3%
Bad health	2.8%	4.1%	1.3%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

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 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.3%	13.2%	-0.1%	18.2%	-5.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9%	7%	-2.0%	9.6%	-2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	13.2%	-3.2%	13.4%	-0.2%
Apprenticeship	1.2%	4.7%	3.5%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	12.1%	0.0%	16.9%	-4.8%
Degree or Similar	44.9%	48.2%	3.3%	33.8%	14.4%
Other	3.1%	1.6%	-1.5%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Black African	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.5%	-1.8%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	95.5%	96.7%	1.2%	81.4%	15.3%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.4% 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	87.1%	90.4%	3.3%	83.2%	7.2%
European Union	4.5%	4.1%	-0.4%	6.1%	-2.0%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	2.7%	-0.9%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	6.6%	2.2%	-4.4%	1.3%	0.9%
Oceania	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86%	88.8%	2.8%	83.2%	5.6%
10+ Years	5.6%	6.5%	0.9%	9.8%	-3.3%
5-10 Years	2.4%	2.5%	0.1%	2.9%	-0.4%
2-5 Years	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	4.5%	1.1%	-3.4%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.1%	76.7%	11.4%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Other EU countries	2.2%	1.5%	0.7%
North America and the Caribbean	1.9%	0.3%	1.6%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	5.9%	13.5%	-7.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.6%	37.2%	-2.6%
Christian	55.9%	46.2%	9.7%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Jewish	2.2%	0.5%	1.7%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Victoria Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Avenue was 106.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 205.0% higher than the Harlow & St. Georges average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Victoria Avenue has the 6th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Harlow & St. Georges and the 304th highest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.5%.

🔎 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 5QY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Victoria Avenue are based on 85 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 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, HG1 5QY

Estimated Average Property Prices for HG1 5QY

Average Price
£2,391,016

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£2,391,016

Estimated Average Property Prices for Victoria Avenue

Average Price
£658,474

Semi-Detached
£774,371

Terraced
£909,283

Detached
£996,569

Flats/Maisonettes
£404,116

Other
£1,446,555

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Victoria AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Osborne House, 20 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£2,910,000	2018-09-07	£3,258,929
Victoria Park House, 18 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£1,200,000	2016-11-24	£1,430,483
Osborne House, 20 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£685,000	2006-10-04	£1,016,907

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HG1 5QY

Employment

HG1 5QY 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in HG1 5QY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	90
Full-Time Employee	66
Self-Employed	27
Part-Time Employee	22
Looking after home or family	14
Other	11
Student (economically inactive)	11
Unemployed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Professional, scientific and technical activities	21
Human health and social work activities	18
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Manufacturing	11
Financial and insurance activities	10
Other	8
Construction	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Education	6
Information and communication	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	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	271 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA	3out of 4	271 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA	4out of 4	938 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA	- not rated	938 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School Grove Road , HG1 5EP	3out of 4	1,220 yd	Community school	Yes	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	3out of 4	850 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR	- not rated	850 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ	- not rated	1,239 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ	4out of 4	1,239 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP	2out of 4	1,443 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harrogate College Hornbeam Park Avenue , Hookstone Road HG2 8QT	- not rated	1,813 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Strive for Education 21 North Park Road , HG1 5PD	- not rated	168 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ	- not rated	844 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Tutorial College 2 the Oval , HG2 9BA	- not rated	847 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
West End School 4 the Oval , HG2 9BA	- not rated	915 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP	3out of 4	1,264 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Istanbul Turkish Bar & Grill	Ground Floor Unit 4, Clarendon House, 9 Victoria Avenue	135 yd
Everyman Cinema	Unit 3, Westgate House	150 yd
Farmhouse	Unit 1, Westgate House	150 yd
Jesper's Bar & Kitchen	71 Station Parade, Harrogate	151 yd
ESS	Berkeley House, 35 Victoria Avenue	170 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Harrogate Club	36 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate	140 yd
Husk	5 Station Square, Harrogate	260 yd
Harrogate Masonic Hall	Station Avenue, Harrogate	270 yd
The Tap	The Tap And Spile, 31 Tower Street	282 yd
St Robert's Club	5A Robert Street, Harrogate	290 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thug Sandwich Co	2A Albert Street, Harrogate	276 yd
Cornish Pasty Bakery	Unit 16 Lower Ground Floor, Victoria Shopping Centre	380 yd
Greggs	17 Market Place, Harrogate	410 yd
Jimmy's Kitchen	58A Station Parade, Harrogate	420 yd
Doner Craftery	2 Bower Street, Harrogate	464 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waitrose Limited	87-93 Station Parade, Harrogate	110 yd
Tesco	2-3 Nidderdale House, Cambridge Road	533 yd
Asda	Bower Road, Harrogate	654 yd
Co-operative Group	44 St Winifreds Avenue West, Harrogate	1,027 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pure Gym (Harrogate) TOWER STREET	health and fitness suite	313 yd
The Stray YORK PLACE	grass pitches	412 yd
Gambaru Fitness STATION PARADE	health and fitness suite	531 yd
St Aidan'S Church Of England High School OATLANDS DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	884 yd
Advantage Health Club (Harrogate) RIPON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	884 yd
The Club And Spa At The Majestic Hotel Harrogate RIPON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	958 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

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