Wedderburn Drive, Harrogate, HG2 7QF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HG2 7QF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55%	49.8%	-5.2%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	45%	50.2%	5.2%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

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	22.6%	26.6%	4.0%	37.9%	-11.3%
Married: Opposite sex	49.5%	50.2%	0.7%	44.2%	6.0%
Separated	1%	1.7%	0.7%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	14.4%	12.4%	-2.0%	9.1%	3.3%
Widowed	12.5%	9%	-3.5%	6.1%	2.9%

Health

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	48.1%	48.9%	0.8%	48.4%	0.5%
Good health	31.2%	26.4%	-4.8%	33.6%	-7.2%
Fair health	15.4%	18.9%	3.5%	12.7%	6.2%
Bad health	4.2%	4.6%	0.4%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	1.2%	1.1%	-0.1%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	19.7%	15%	-4.7%	18.2%	-3.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.7%	9.4%	0.7%	9.6%	-0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	14.6%	-1.7%	13.4%	1.2%
Apprenticeship	7.2%	6.9%	-0.3%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.1%	21.5%	11.4%	16.9%	4.6%
Degree or Similar	30.3%	30.5%	0.2%	33.8%	-3.3%
Other	7.7%	2.1%	-5.6%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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	1.9%	1.4%	-0.5%	0.7%	0.7%
Indian	1.2%	3.5%	2.3%	3.1%	0.4%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	93.8%	91.2%	-2.6%	81.4%	9.8%
Arab	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.2% 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	92.7%	87.2%	-5.5%	83.2%	4.0%
European Union	2.3%	5.7%	3.4%	6.1%	-0.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	1.9%	0.4%	-1.5%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.3%	4.3%	2.0%	5.6%	-1.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	1.4%	0.6%	1.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.9%	86.9%	-5.0%	83.2%	3.7%
10+ Years	0.4%	7.4%	7.0%	9.8%	-2.4%
5-10 Years	0.8%	2.1%	1.3%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	3.8%	1.8%	-2.0%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	1.8%	-1.3%	1.9%	-0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.2%	76.7%	1.5%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Italy	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
No passport held	14.6%	13.5%	1.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.6%	37.2%	-4.6%
Christian	58.2%	46.2%	12.0%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Wedderburn Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wedderburn Drive was 78.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.2% lower than the Fairfax & Starbeck average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wedderburn Drive has the 17th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Fairfax & Starbeck and the 459th highest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,100

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in HG2 7QF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wedderburn Drive are based on 45 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Yorkshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wedderburn Drive, Harrogate, HG2 7QF

Estimated Average Property Prices for HG2 7QF

Average Price
£277,021

Semi-Detached
£276,017

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£297,095

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wedderburn Drive

Average Price
£274,730

Semi-Detached
£273,157

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£287,318

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wedderburn DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Wedderburn Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£223,000	2025-07-31	£229,480
21 Wedderburn Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£272,500	2025-03-18	£279,858
11 Wedderburn Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,450	2025-01-31	£273,917
36 Wedderburn Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2024-08-23	£253,644
6 Wedderburn Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£269,950	2024-07-29	£281,175

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HG2 7QF

Employment

HG2 7QF 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	86
Retired	62
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	4
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Human health and social work activities	21
Construction	10
Administrative and support service activities	10
Education	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Manufacturing	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Other	5
Information and communication	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Transport and storage	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodlands Community Junior School, Harrogate Wetherby Road , HG2 7SG	- not rated	294 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Willow Tree Community Primary School Wetherby Road , HG2 7SG	- not rated	370 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Willow Tree Community Primary School Wetherby Road , HG2 7SG	- not rated	370 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hookstone Chase Community Primary School Hookstone Chase , HG2 7DJ	- not rated	1,109 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hookstone Chase Primary School Hookstone Chase , HG2 7DJ	3out of 4	1,109 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP	2out of 4	1,247 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP	- not rated	1,247 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic Academy Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT	3out of 4	1,280 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT	- not rated	1,280 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR	3out of 4	1,452 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Springwater School High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LW	- not rated	1,312 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springwater Academy High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LW	3out of 4	1,312 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Henshaws College Bogs Lane , HG1 4ED	- not rated	1,611 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Strive for Education 21 North Park Road , HG1 5PD	- not rated	1,977 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP	3out of 4	2,151 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Matcham Grange Residential	Matcham Grange, 42 Wetherby Road	448 yd
Eat @ No 3	3 Stonefall Avenue, Harrogate	614 yd
Spoilt	14 High Street, Harrogate	641 yd
The Secret Bakery	19 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate	668 yd
The Harrogate Diner	63 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate	685 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Woodlands Hotel	110 Wetherby Road, Harrogate	686 yd
Berties	57 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate	700 yd
Harrogate Railway Sports & Social Cl	Railway Athletic Football Club, Station View	821 yd
Prince of Wales	49 High Street, Harrogate	1,010 yd
The Office Ale House	67B High Street, Harrogate	1,085 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fresh Bite BBQ And Curries	61 Cawthorn Avenue, Harrogate	177 yd
The Original Breakfast Box	85 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate	586 yd
Woodlands Pizzaficio Ltd	158-158A Hookstone Drive, Harrogate	611 yd
Sunrise Chinese	33A Stonefall Avenue, Harrogate	614 yd
Papa Johns	1 Stonefall Avenue, Harrogate	614 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	Knaresborough Road, Harrogate	553 yd
Tesco Express Supermarket	High Street, Harrogate	641 yd
Morrisons	Plumpton Park, Harrogate	789 yd
Co-op	56-58 High Street, Harrogate	951 yd
Co-operative Group	44 St Winifreds Avenue West, Harrogate	1,004 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fairfax Community Centre FAIRFAX AVENUE		260 yd
Willow Tree Community Primary School WETHERBY ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	354 yd
Harrogate Town Afc (Cng Stadium) WETHERBY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	497 yd
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints WETHERBY ROAD		715 yd
Prospect Park SYCAMORE DRIVE	grass pitches	866 yd
Starbeck Baths SPA LANE	swimming pool	971 yd
Harrogate Railway Fc RAILWAY ATHLETIC FOOTBALL CLUB RAILWAY ATHLETIC FOOTBALL CLUB STATION VIEW	grass pitches	1,051 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	55 Mbit/s
Average download speed	90 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.