Queens Road is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG2 0HB 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 Queens Road, Harrogate, HG2 0HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG2 0HA, HG2 0DN, HG2 0HL, HG2 0EY, HG2 0PA, HG2 0HN, HG2 0HD, HG2 0EZ, HG2 0EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HG2 0HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 51% | -4.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 44.4% | 49% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 29.2% | 30.9% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 50% | 5.6% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 9.9% | -5.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 10% | 6.9% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 59% | 53.2% | -5.8% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 36.4% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 8.1% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 51.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 14.1% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 9.5% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 52% | 51.5% | -0.5% | 33.8% | 17.7% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.2% | 97.4% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 89.1% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86% | 88.3% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 2.9% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queens Road was 21.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.1% lower than the Harlow & St. Georges average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Queens Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Harlow & St. Georges and the 572nd lowest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 363.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grooms Cottage St. Kevins Court, 34 Queens Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2025-12-12 | £464,548 |
| 20 Queens Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2025-05-30 | £1,354,223 |
| Flat 2 St. Kevins Court, 34 Queens Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2025-03-25 | £638,713 |
| Flat A 32 Queens Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2024-12-10 | £866,187 |
| 26 Queens Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2023-10-17 | £1,949,351 |
HG2 0HB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA | 4out of 4 | 482 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA | - not rated | 482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate, St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA | - not rated | 769 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett Acre Primary School Pannal Ash Road , HG2 9PH | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | - not rated | 375 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 375 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,011 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Tutorial College 2 the Oval , HG2 9BA | - not rated | 466 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West End School 4 the Oval , HG2 9BA | - not rated | 548 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 869 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Strive for Education 21 North Park Road , HG1 5PD | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , HG1 2QG | - not rated | 1,276 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilli's | 125 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 335 yd | |
| So! Bar & Eats | 36 Otley Road, Harrogate | 413 yd | |
| Magnesia Well Cafe | Valley Gardens, Valley Drive | 554 yd | |
| Butler & Walrus Ltd | 49 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 555 yd | |
| Italian Connection | 51-55 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Park Hotel | 19 West Park, Harrogate | 615 yd | |
| The Last Post | 30 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 630 yd | |
| 17 Miles | 17 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 697 yd | |
| The Tap | The Tap And Spile, 31 Tower Street | 747 yd | |
| St Robert's Club | 5A Robert Street, Harrogate | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wedges & Co | 42A Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 355 yd | |
| The Pantry At Windsor House | Room 323, Windsor House | 879 yd | |
| Leong Hong | 133 Otley Road, Harrogate | 955 yd | |
| Thug Sandwich Co | 2A Albert Street, Harrogate | 956 yd | |
| Greggs | 7 Cambridge Road, Harrogate | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Limited | 87-93 Station Parade, Harrogate | 922 yd | |
| Tesco | 2-3 Nidderdale House, Cambridge Road | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Grammar School ARTHURS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 316 yd |
| Valley Gardens 2 SOVEREIGN HOUSE 2 SOVEREIGN HOUSE SOVEREIGN PARK | tennis courts | 609 yd |
| Pure Gym (Harrogate) TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite | 718 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.