Somerset Road is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG2 0LY 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 Somerset Road, Harrogate, HG2 0LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG2 0LZ, HG2 0LX, HG2 0LU, HG2 0NT, HG2 0ND, HG2 0LG, HG2 0NU, HG2 0NB, HG2 0LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HG2 0LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 54.5% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 44.8% | 45.5% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 | 35.2% | 38.1% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 42% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 9.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) 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 | 61.6% | 54% | -7.6% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 33.1% | 6.6% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 10.4% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 0LY this area, 9.6% 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 46.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 8.7% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 13.9% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 15.7% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.1% | 46.5% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 12.7% |
| Other | 9.3% | 3% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 95.7% | 95.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 78.9% | 87.6% | 8.7% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 4.4% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.7% | 5.8% | -3.9% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.5% | 87.6% | 9.1% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 4.7% | -3.2% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 1.5% | -4.6% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerset Road was 28.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.3% lower than the Harlow & St. Georges average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Somerset Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Harlow & St. Georges and the 742nd lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Somerset Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,100 | 2022-09-20 | £445,154 |
| 11 Somerset Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-08-26 | £442,558 |
| 1 Somerset Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £578,000 | 2022-08-12 | £599,429 |
| 7 Somerset Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £417,117 | 2022-03-18 | £448,258 |
| 10 Somerset Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-01-29 | £290,797 |
HG2 0LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA | 4out of 4 | 104 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett Acre Primary School Pannal Ash Road , HG2 9PH | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Valley Primary School Knapping Hill , HG1 2DN | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,757 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 | 802 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP | 2out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 511 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG | - not rated | 853 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Brackenfield School 128 Duchy Road , HG1 2HE | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 4out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashville College Green Lane , HG2 9JP | - not rated | 1,888 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 | 115 yd | |
| Butler & Walrus Ltd | 49 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 182 yd | |
| Italian Connection | 51-55 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 182 yd | |
| District | 61 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 182 yd | |
| Magnesia Well Cafe | Valley Gardens, Valley Drive | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Last Post | 30 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 253 yd | |
| 17 Miles | 17 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 335 yd | |
| The Montpellier | 14 Montpellier Parade, Harrogate | 522 yd | |
| West Park Hotel | 19 West Park, Harrogate | 589 yd | |
| Papitos | 2 John Street, Harrogate | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wedges & Co | 42A Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 170 yd | |
| The Pantry At Windsor House | Room 323, Windsor House | 507 yd | |
| Greggs | 7 Cambridge Road, Harrogate | 687 yd | |
| Greggs | 17 Market Place, Harrogate | 740 yd | |
| Thug Sandwich Co | 2A Albert Street, Harrogate | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2-3 Nidderdale House, Cambridge Road | 749 yd | |
| Waitrose Limited | 87-93 Station Parade, Harrogate | 831 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Gardens 2 SOVEREIGN HOUSE 2 SOVEREIGN HOUSE SOVEREIGN PARK | tennis courts | 329 yd |
| Pure Gym (Harrogate) TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| Harrogate Grammar School ARTHURS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Advantage Health Club (Harrogate) RIPON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 777 yd |
| Harrogate Ladies College CLARENCE DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 874 yd |
| Gambaru Fitness STATION PARADE | health and fitness suite | 982 yd |
| The Club And Spa At The Majestic Hotel Harrogate RIPON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 989 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.11 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.