Stonefall Drive is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG2 7QJ 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 Stonefall Drive, Harrogate, HG2 7QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG2 7QL, HG2 7QN, HG2 7QG, HG2 7QF, HG2 7QD, HG2 7QE, HG2 7BG, HG2 7AX, HG2 7BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HG2 7QJ 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stonefall Drive was 82.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.2% lower than the Fairfax & Starbeck average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stonefall Drive has the 19th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Fairfax & Starbeck and the 445th highest crime rate of 2,071 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 -14.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Stonefall Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £259,500 | 2024-01-12 | £270,956 |
| 5 Stonefall Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-05-24 | £260,612 |
| 14 Stonefall Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-11-04 | £247,164 |
| 26 Stonefall Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,079 | 2022-10-19 | £222,264 |
| 9 Stonefall Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-09-28 | £256,130 |
HG2 7QJ 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Tree Community Primary School Wetherby Road , HG2 7SG | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hookstone Chase Primary School Hookstone Chase , HG2 7DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbeck Primary Academy High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LL | 3out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Woodfield Road , HG1 4HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 3,085 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King James's School King James Road , HG5 8EB | 3out of 4 | 3,594 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 | 1,261 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henshaws College Bogs Lane , HG1 4ED | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 4out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 2,832 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG | - not rated | 3,179 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat @ No 3 | 3 Stonefall Avenue, Harrogate | 535 yd | |
| Spoilt | 14 High Street, Harrogate | 575 yd | |
| Matcham Grange Residential | Matcham Grange, 42 Wetherby Road | 576 yd | |
| Starbeck Mission | Forest Avenue, Harrogate | 581 yd | |
| The Secret Bakery | 19 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands Hotel | 110 Wetherby Road, Harrogate | 663 yd | |
| Harrogate Railway Sports & Social Cl | Railway Athletic Football Club, Station View | 756 yd | |
| Berties | 57 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 799 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | 49 High Street, Harrogate | 921 yd | |
| The Office Ale House | 67B High Street, Harrogate | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Bite BBQ And Curries | 61 Cawthorn Avenue, Harrogate | 144 yd | |
| Sunrise Chinese | 33A Stonefall Avenue, Harrogate | 535 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 1 Stonefall Avenue, Harrogate | 535 yd | |
| Bradleys | 12 High Street, Harrogate | 575 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 18 High Street, Harrogate | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express Supermarket | High Street, Harrogate | 575 yd | |
| Lidl | Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 638 yd | |
| Morrisons | Plumpton Park, Harrogate | 651 yd | |
| Co-op | 56-58 High Street, Harrogate | 858 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Wetherby Road, Harrogate | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Community Centre FAIRFAX AVENUE | 397 yd | |
| Willow Tree Community Primary School WETHERBY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 471 yd |
| Harrogate Town Afc (Cng Stadium) WETHERBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Prospect Park SYCAMORE DRIVE | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints WETHERBY ROAD | 852 yd | |
| Starbeck Baths SPA LANE | swimming pool | 858 yd |
| Harrogate Railway Fc RAILWAY ATHLETIC FOOTBALL CLUB RAILWAY ATHLETIC FOOTBALL CLUB STATION VIEW | grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 244.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.