St Marys Avenue is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG2 0LP 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 St Marys Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 0LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG2 0LW, HG2 0LR, HG2 0NA, HG2 0NL, HG2 0NH, HG2 0NQ, HG2 0JQ, HG2 0EN, HG2 0NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HG2 0LP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 50.9% | 48.6% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51.4% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 0LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53% 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 | 54.5% | 53% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.8% | 27.6% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 13.4% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 60.3% | 50.6% | -9.7% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 34.2% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 10.5% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 0LP this area, 8.6% 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 45.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 8.6% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 10.8% | 2.7% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 14.2% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 14.7% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.1% | 45.7% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 11.9% |
| Other | 8.1% | 2.6% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.1% | 92.6% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 74.3% 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 | 82.3% | 74.3% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 12.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.9% | 74% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marys Avenue was 6.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.4% lower than the Coppice Valley & Duchy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Marys Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Coppice Valley & Duchy and the 65th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 St Marys Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-07-15 | £512,601 |
| Flat 4 3 St Marys Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-12-19 | £147,030 |
| Basement Flat 22 St Marys Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2022-08-31 | £145,010 |
| Flat 1 22 St Marys Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-04-29 | £277,859 |
| Flat 2 7 St Marys Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2022-04-22 | £197,588 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA | 4out of 4 | 195 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Valley Primary School Knapping Hill , HG1 2DN | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett Acre Primary School Pannal Ash Road , HG2 9PH | 3out of 4 | 1,696 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP | 2out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 2,296 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 | 221 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG | - not rated | 641 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Brackenfield School 128 Duchy Road , HG1 2HE | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 4out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashville College Green Lane , HG2 9JP | - not rated | 2,161 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pranzo Italian | 31-33 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 73 yd | |
| La Feria | Rear Ground Floor, Wellington House | 100 yd | |
| Olivers Fish Restaurant Ltd | 34 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 100 yd | |
| William & Victoria | 6 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 100 yd | |
| Prologue Performance Cycling | Units 3 And 4, Wellington House | 100 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Miles | 17 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 61 yd | |
| The Last Post | 30 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 100 yd | |
| The Montpellier | 14 Montpellier Parade, Harrogate | 230 yd | |
| Hidden Bar & Pizzeria | 1A The Ginnel, Harrogate | 319 yd | |
| Major Tom's | 1 The Ginnel, Harrogate | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 7 Cambridge Road, Harrogate | 404 yd | |
| The Pantry At Windsor House | Room 323, Windsor House | 412 yd | |
| Wedges & Co | 42A Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 445 yd | |
| Greggs | 17 Market Place, Harrogate | 483 yd | |
| Bambinos | 6 Kings Road, Harrogate | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2-3 Nidderdale House, Cambridge Road | 469 yd | |
| Waitrose Limited | 87-93 Station Parade, Harrogate | 694 yd | |
| Asda | Bower Road, Harrogate | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Gardens 2 SOVEREIGN HOUSE 2 SOVEREIGN HOUSE SOVEREIGN PARK | tennis courts | 470 yd |
| Advantage Health Club (Harrogate) RIPON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 498 yd |
| Pure Gym (Harrogate) TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| Harrogate Ladies College CLARENCE DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 694 yd |
| The Club And Spa At The Majestic Hotel Harrogate RIPON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 706 yd |
| Gambaru Fitness STATION PARADE | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| Harrogate Grammar School ARTHURS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 956 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 254.03 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 254.03 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.