Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, HG1 5RD

People

Gender

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

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 5RD, 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%

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.

	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%

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.

	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%

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%.

	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%

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%.

	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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Victoria Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Avenue 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.

Victoria Avenue 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 5RD, 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 79 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 5RD

Estimated Average Property Prices for HG1 5RD

Average Price
£416,098

Semi-Detached
£512,796

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£427,833

Other
£248,985

Estimated Average Property Prices for Victoria Avenue

Average Price
£672,654

Semi-Detached
£777,376

Terraced
£902,186

Detached
£1,005,423

Flats/Maisonettes
£387,300

Other
£1,478,117

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Victoria AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat C Roxburgh House, 19 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£400,000	2021-01-20	£447,458
Flat B Roxburgh House, 19 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£460,000	2019-02-19	£541,498
Apartment 3 17 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£355,000	2017-10-17	£409,615
Apartment 1 17 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£360,000	2017-05-11	£426,826
Flat D Roxburgh House, 19 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£450,000	2017-02-03	£545,288

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HG1 5RD

Employment

HG1 5RD 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 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

Employment Industry

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

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	221 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA	4out of 4	816 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School Grove Road , HG1 5EP	3out of 4	1,139 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Coppice Valley Primary School Knapping Hill , HG1 2DN	3out of 4	1,495 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP	- not rated	1,586 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	1,022 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ	4out of 4	1,235 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP	3out of 4	1,487 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT	4out of 4	1,662 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP	2out of 4	2,165 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	679 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG	- not rated	1,129 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP	4out of 4	1,190 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brackenfield School 128 Duchy Road , HG1 2HE	- not rated	2,043 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashville College Green Lane , HG2 9JP	- not rated	2,405 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	Distance
Jesper's Bar & Kitchen	71 Station Parade, Harrogate	92 yd
Istanbul Turkish Bar & Grill	Ground Floor Unit 4, Clarendon House, 9 Victoria Avenue	92 yd
Saranda	7 Station Bridge, Harrogate	101 yd
Grane Coffee And Bakery	Unit 2 Westgate House, Station Parade	145 yd
Harrogate Chocolate Factory Cafe	1-2 Odeon Buildings, East Parade	147 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Harrogate Club	36 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate	166 yd
Husk	5 Station Square, Harrogate	195 yd
Harrogate Tap	Harrogate Railway Station, Station Parade	211 yd
Harrogate Masonic Hall	Station Avenue, Harrogate	229 yd
The Tap	The Tap And Spile, 31 Tower Street	307 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thug Sandwich Co	2A Albert Street, Harrogate	214 yd
Cornish Pasty Bakery	Unit 16 Lower Ground Floor, Victoria Shopping Centre	305 yd
Jimmy's Kitchen	58A Station Parade, Harrogate	340 yd
Greggs	17 Market Place, Harrogate	341 yd
Doner Craftery	2 Bower Street, Harrogate	384 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waitrose Limited	87-93 Station Parade, Harrogate	163 yd
Tesco	2-3 Nidderdale House, Cambridge Road	462 yd
Asda	Bower Road, Harrogate	576 yd
Co-operative Group	44 St Winifreds Avenue West, Harrogate	1,058 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pure Gym (Harrogate) TOWER STREET	health and fitness suite	346 yd
Gambaru Fitness STATION PARADE	health and fitness suite	450 yd
The Stray YORK PLACE	grass pitches	483 yd
Advantage Health Club (Harrogate) RIPON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	814 yd
The Club And Spa At The Majestic Hotel Harrogate RIPON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	880 yd
St Aidan'S Church Of England High School OATLANDS DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	953 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	86.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	86.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	86.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	82.8%

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	13.8%

Download Speed

Median download speed	18.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	17.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	20.36 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	20.36 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	1.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1.26 Mbit/s

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