Valley Drive is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG2 0JR 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 Valley Drive, Harrogate, HG2 0JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG2 0DH, HG2 0JT, HG2 0JP, HG2 0JS, HG2 0NT, HG2 0FJ, HG2 0JG, HG2 0JW, HG2 0JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HG2 0JR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 44.6% | 47.7% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 55.4% | 52.3% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 HG2 0JR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% 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 | 48.2% | 51.3% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.9% | 19.6% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -24.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 16.1% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 52.9% | 48.5% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 35% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 13.5% | 6.8% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around HG2 0JR this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 52.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 6.7% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 11.2% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 9.4% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 15.2% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.7% | 52.9% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 19.1% |
| Other | 9.5% | 2.7% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 83.3% | 91.4% | 8.1% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 71.5% 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 | 70.8% | 71.5% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 14.9% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 14.2% | 4.7% | -9.5% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 71.8% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 9.2% | 13.7% | 4.5% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 3.4% | -3.7% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 5.6% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley Drive was 49.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.5% lower than the Coppice Valley & Duchy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Valley Drive has the 25th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Coppice Valley & Duchy and the 819th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -92.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% 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 18 Cecil Court, 107 Valley Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-11-15 | £256,034 |
| Flat 1 Cecil Court, 107 Valley Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-09-16 | £232,822 |
| 105 Valley Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-09-22 | £356,079 |
| Flat 11 Cecil Court, 107 Valley Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-07-11 | £226,117 |
| Flat 5 Cecil Court, 107 Valley Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-03-11 | £292,081 |
HG2 0JR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 126 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Other | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA | 4out of 4 | 233 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett Acre Primary School Pannal Ash Road , HG2 9PH | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Valley Primary School Knapping Hill , HG1 2DN | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP | 2out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 2,470 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 2,515 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 546 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG | - not rated | 784 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Brackenfield School 128 Duchy Road , HG1 2HE | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 4out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashville College Green Lane , HG2 9JP | - not rated | 1,941 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnesia Well Cafe | Valley Gardens, Valley Drive | 70 yd | |
| Vanilli's | 125 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 153 yd | |
| Butler & Walrus Ltd | 49 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 235 yd | |
| Italian Connection | 51-55 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 235 yd | |
| District | 61 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Last Post | 30 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 273 yd | |
| 17 Miles | 17 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 374 yd | |
| The Montpellier | 14 Montpellier Parade, Harrogate | 563 yd | |
| Hales Bar | 1 Crescent Road, Harrogate | 634 yd | |
| Hidden Bar & Pizzeria | 1A The Ginnel, Harrogate | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wedges & Co | 42A Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 147 yd | |
| The Pantry At Windsor House | Room 323, Windsor House | 399 yd | |
| Greggs | 7 Cambridge Road, Harrogate | 758 yd | |
| Bambinos | 6 Kings Road, Harrogate | 800 yd | |
| Falafel Hut | 8 Kings Road, Harrogate | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2-3 Nidderdale House, Cambridge Road | 823 yd | |
| Waitrose Limited | 87-93 Station Parade, Harrogate | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Gardens 2 SOVEREIGN HOUSE 2 SOVEREIGN HOUSE SOVEREIGN PARK | tennis courts | 158 yd |
| Advantage Health Club (Harrogate) RIPON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 776 yd |
| Harrogate Ladies College CLARENCE DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 784 yd |
| Harrogate Grammar School ARTHURS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
| Pure Gym (Harrogate) TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| The Club And Spa At The Majestic Hotel Harrogate RIPON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 990 yd |
| Gambaru Fitness STATION PARADE | health and fitness suite | 1,061 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 | 62.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.