Cawthorn Avenue is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG2 7QA 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 Cawthorn Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 7QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG2 7RD, HG2 7QB, HG2 7RU, HG2 7RE, HG2 7RF, HG2 7PZ, HG2 7QF, HG2 7RA, HG2 7RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HG2 7QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 52.5% | 52.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 47.5% | 47.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 7QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% 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 | 34.6% | 42.6% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 37.2% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2.2% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 13% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 8% | 4.9% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 40.1% | 42.4% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 32.5% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 17% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 25% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 15.5% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 12.7% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.4% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 23.2% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.9% | 95.1% | 5.2% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 87.9% | 87.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 7.1% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 0.7% | -4.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 87.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 8.9% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 1.8% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cawthorn Avenue was 266.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 391.2% higher than the Bilton & Nidd Gorge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cawthorn Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Bilton & Nidd Gorge and the 71st highest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 140.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Cawthorn Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-11-21 | £237,000 |
| 28 Cawthorn Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-11-10 | £198,151 |
| 9 Cawthorn Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2023-03-31 | £192,095 |
| 30 Cawthorn Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2023-03-31 | £166,307 |
| 11 Cawthorn Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-08-26 | £203,792 |
HG2 7QA 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Community Junior School, Harrogate Wetherby Road , HG2 7SG | - not rated | 278 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Community Primary School Wetherby Road , HG2 7SG | - not rated | 396 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Community Primary School Wetherby Road , HG2 7SG | - not rated | 396 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hookstone Chase Community Primary School Hookstone Chase , HG2 7DJ | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hookstone Chase Primary School Hookstone Chase , HG2 7DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,271 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 | 1,072 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Academy Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,117 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwater School High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LW | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwater Academy High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LW | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henshaws College Bogs Lane , HG1 4ED | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Strive for Education 21 North Park Road , HG1 5PD | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,973 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matcham Grange Residential | Matcham Grange, 42 Wetherby Road | 403 yd | |
| The Secret Bakery | 19 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 492 yd | |
| The Harrogate Diner | 63 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 511 yd | |
| Mr Ds Magnificent Pie Machine | Harrogate Town AFC, Wetherby Road | 559 yd | |
| The Chihuahua Lounge | 8 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berties | 57 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 526 yd | |
| Harrogate Railway Sports & Social Cl | Railway Athletic Football Club, Station View | 823 yd | |
| The Woodlands Hotel | 110 Wetherby Road, Harrogate | 836 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | 49 High Street, Harrogate | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Bite BBQ And Curries | 61 Cawthorn Avenue, Harrogate | 248 yd | |
| The Original Breakfast Box | 85 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 433 yd | |
| Drakes | 65 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 511 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 55 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 511 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | Pepe's Piri Piri, 59 Knaresborough Road | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 389 yd | |
| Tesco Express Supermarket | High Street, Harrogate | 653 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 44 St Winifreds Avenue West, Harrogate | 876 yd | |
| Morrisons | Plumpton Park, Harrogate | 931 yd | |
| Co-op | 56-58 High Street, Harrogate | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Community Centre FAIRFAX AVENUE | 154 yd | |
| Willow Tree Community Primary School WETHERBY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 355 yd |
| Harrogate Town Afc (Cng Stadium) WETHERBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints WETHERBY ROAD | 589 yd | |
| Prospect Park SYCAMORE DRIVE | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Harrogate Railway Fc RAILWAY ATHLETIC FOOTBALL CLUB RAILWAY ATHLETIC FOOTBALL CLUB STATION VIEW | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| Starbeck Baths SPA LANE | swimming pool | 1,041 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.