Rudbeck Drive is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG2 7AF is located in the Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone 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 Rudbeck Drive, Harrogate, HG2 7AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG2 7AQ, HG2 7AG, HG2 7AJ, HG2 7AH, HG2 7AE, HG2 7AW, HG2 7AN, HG2 7DT, HG2 7AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HG2 7AF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 54.3% | 53.4% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 45.7% | 46.6% | 0.9% | 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 vicinity of HG2 7AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26% | 25% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 55.1% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.2% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 9.3% | -4.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.7% | 47.6% | 7.9% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 32.8% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 20.2% | 15.9% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.5% | 17.8% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 5.9% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13.1% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 16.5% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 34.7% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 93.3% | 97.9% | 4.6% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 91.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 91.7% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 91.7% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.9% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rudbeck Drive was 13.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.9% lower than the Fairfax & Starbeck average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Rudbeck Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Fairfax & Starbeck and the 266th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudbeck House, 2 Rudbeck Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2022-11-18 | £812,724 |
| 11 Rudbeck Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2021-10-14 | £302,645 |
| 7 Rudbeck Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-11-06 | £242,958 |
| Rudbeck House, 2 Rudbeck Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £373,500 | 2020-02-28 | £467,218 |
| 13 Rudbeck Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2019-06-06 | £261,011 |
HG2 7AF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HG2 7AF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Tree Community Primary School Wetherby Road , HG2 7SG | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hookstone Chase Primary School Hookstone Chase , HG2 7DJ | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbeck Primary Academy High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LL | 3out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oatlands Community Junior School Beechwood Grove , HG2 8QP | 3out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | - not rated | 2,189 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 3,279 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King James's School King James Road , HG5 8EB | 3out of 4 | 3,553 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwater School High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LW | 4out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henshaws College Bogs Lane , HG1 4ED | - not rated | 2,162 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 4out of 4 | 2,775 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 3,267 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG | - not rated | 3,667 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Sports & Fitness Centre | Hookstone Wood Road, Harrogate | 806 yd | |
| Fodder | Great Yorkshire Showground, Railway Road | 884 yd | |
| Starbeck Mission | Forest Avenue, Harrogate | 900 yd | |
| Matcham Grange Residential | Matcham Grange, 42 Wetherby Road | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands Hotel | 110 Wetherby Road, Harrogate | 245 yd | |
| Travellers Rest Inn | Crimple Lane, Harrogate | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Pizzaficio Ltd | 158-158A Hookstone Drive, Harrogate | 598 yd | |
| Fresh Bite BBQ And Curries | 61 Cawthorn Avenue, Harrogate | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Wetherby Road, Harrogate | 367 yd | |
| Morrisons | Plumpton Park, Harrogate | 748 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Tree Community Primary School WETHERBY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 817 yd |
| Fairfax Community Centre FAIRFAX AVENUE | 938 yd | |
| Harrogate Squash & Fitness Centre Ltd HOOKSTONE WOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,008 yd |
| Prospect Park SYCAMORE DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Crimple Valley Golf Course (Closed) Hookstone Wood Road | golf | 1,038 yd |
| Harrogate Town Afc (Cng Stadium) WETHERBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 46.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.