West Cliffe Grove is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG2 0PL 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 West Cliffe Grove, Harrogate, HG2 0PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG2 0PS, HG2 0PN, HG2 0PW, HG2 0PT, HG2 0EP, HG2 0JX, HG2 0PQ, HG2 0JE, HG2 0PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HG2 0PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.4% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 43.4% | 39.6% | -3.8% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 36.6% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 16.6% | 6.7% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 56.9% | 59.3% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 29.2% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 7% | 8.7% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 0PL this area, 9.2% 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 54.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 9.2% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 3.4% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 10% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 16.1% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.5% | 54.8% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 21.0% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0.8% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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 | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 96.3% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 87.4% | 84.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 4.3% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 84.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 1.9% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Cliffe Grove was 61.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.4% higher than the Coppice Valley & Duchy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Cliffe Grove has the 20th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Coppice Valley & Duchy and the 645th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 West Cliffe Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £314,000 | 2024-11-27 | £315,274 |
| Flat 1 20 West Cliffe Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-02-29 | £213,669 |
| Flat 1 2 West Cliffe Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2024-01-17 | £270,647 |
| Flat 3 10 West Cliffe Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-06-13 | £226,142 |
| Flat 1 10 West Cliffe Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-05-26 | £168,056 |
HG2 0PL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HG2 0PL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA | 4out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett Acre Primary School Pannal Ash Road , HG2 9PH | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oatlands Infant School Hookstone Road , HG2 8BT | 4out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Valley Primary School Knapping Hill , HG1 2DN | 3out of 4 | 1,972 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 | 788 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP | 2out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 2,595 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 2,699 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 | 811 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenfield School 128 Duchy Road , HG1 2HE | - not rated | 999 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ashville College Green Lane , HG2 9JP | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 4out of 4 | 2,146 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 226 yd | |
| Magnesia Well Cafe | Valley Gardens, Valley Drive | 329 yd | |
| So! Bar & Eats | 36 Otley Road, Harrogate | 486 yd | |
| Butler & Walrus Ltd | 49 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 486 yd | |
| Italian Connection | 51-55 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Last Post | 30 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 536 yd | |
| 17 Miles | 17 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 635 yd | |
| The Montpellier | 14 Montpellier Parade, Harrogate | 826 yd | |
| Shepherd's Dog | The Shepherds Dog, 141 Otley Road | 876 yd | |
| West Park Hotel | 19 West Park, Harrogate | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wedges & Co | 42A Cold Bath Road, Harrogate | 169 yd | |
| The Pantry At Windsor House | Room 323, Windsor House | 632 yd | |
| Leong Hong | 133 Otley Road, Harrogate | 876 yd | |
| Greggs | 7 Cambridge Road, Harrogate | 1,012 yd | |
| Bambinos | 6 Kings Road, Harrogate | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2-3 Nidderdale House, Cambridge Road | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Gardens 2 SOVEREIGN HOUSE 2 SOVEREIGN HOUSE SOVEREIGN PARK | tennis courts | 285 yd |
| Harrogate Grammar School ARTHURS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Harrogate Indoor Bowling Club NURSERY LANE EAST | indoor bowls | 916 yd |
| Pure Gym (Harrogate) TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite | 964 yd |
| Harlow Hill PLANTATION ROAD | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Harrogate Ladies College CLARENCE DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,016 yd |
| Advantage Health Club (Harrogate) RIPON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,045 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.