Knaresborough Road is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG2 7LU is located in the Fairfax & Starbeck 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 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate, HG2 7LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG2 7LY, HG2 7RQ, HG2 7RT, HG2 7RR, HG1 4SF, HG1 4RZ, HG2 7LT, HG2 7RG, HG2 7QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HG2 7LU, 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 | 53.9% | 53.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 46.1% | 46.6% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.9% | 40.3% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 35.3% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 16.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 44.1% | 47% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 32% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 25.8% | 15.2% | -10.6% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 12.7% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 19.8% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 7.2% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 13.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 28.3% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 1.5% | -4.0% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 84.7% | 82.8% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 83.3% | 79.6% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 8.2% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 8.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.8% | 79.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 15.9% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 1.8% | -3.7% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 0.6% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 1.8% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knaresborough Road was 69.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.5% higher than the Bilton & Nidd Gorge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knaresborough Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Bilton & Nidd Gorge and the 544th highest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.3%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benfield Ford Knaresborough Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £3,550,000 | 2020-10-21 | £4,027,241 |
| 40 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2019-10-04 | £246,730 |
| 34 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-08-23 | £269,344 |
| The Mapplebeck Knaresborough Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2018-01-26 | £1,065,152 |
| The Mapplebeck Knaresborough Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2018-01-26 | £1,037,121 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Community Junior School, Harrogate Wetherby Road , HG2 7SG | - not rated | 610 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Community Primary School Wetherby Road , HG2 7SG | - not rated | 736 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Community Primary School Wetherby Road , HG2 7SG | - not rated | 736 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | - not rated | 968 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 2out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | - not rated | 699 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Academy Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate College Hornbeam Park Avenue , Hookstone Road HG2 8QT | - not rated | 2,331 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henshaws College Bogs Lane , HG1 4ED | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwater School High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LW | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwater Academy High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LW | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Pupil Referral Service 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Secret Bakery | 19 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 153 yd | |
| The Harrogate Diner | 63 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 154 yd | |
| The Chihuahua Lounge | 8 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 338 yd | |
| Harrogate Healthcare Facilities | Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road | 536 yd | |
| Mr Ds Magnificent Pie Machine | Harrogate Town AFC, Wetherby Road | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berties | 57 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 168 yd | |
| Harrogate Railway Sports & Social Cl | Railway Athletic Football Club, Station View | 787 yd | |
| Harrogate Hockey Club | Granby Hockey Centre, Ainsty Road | 819 yd | |
| The Empress | 10 Church Square, Harrogate | 891 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | 49 High Street, Harrogate | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Original Breakfast Box | 85 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 81 yd | |
| Drakes | 65 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 154 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 55 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 154 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | Pepe's Piri Piri, 59 Knaresborough Road | 162 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 4 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 10 yd | |
| Tesco Express Supermarket | High Street, Harrogate | 675 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 44 St Winifreds Avenue West, Harrogate | 854 yd | |
| Co-op | 56-58 High Street, Harrogate | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Community Centre FAIRFAX AVENUE | 454 yd | |
| Harrogate Town Afc (Cng Stadium) WETHERBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints WETHERBY ROAD | 628 yd | |
| Willow Tree Community Primary School WETHERBY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 682 yd |
| Harrogate High School (Closed) Ainsty Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 734 yd |
| Harrogate High School AINSTY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 754 yd |
| Harrogate Railway Fc RAILWAY ATHLETIC FOOTBALL CLUB RAILWAY ATHLETIC FOOTBALL CLUB STATION VIEW | grass pitches | 840 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.