St Marks Avenue is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG2 8AF is located in the Harlow & St. Georges 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 St Marks Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 8AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG2 8AE, HG2 8AQ, HG2 9BP, HG2 8AH, HG2 9BS, HG2 8BQ, HG2 9BD, HG2 8AY, HG2 8DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HG2 8AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.2% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.8% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 8AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.8% 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 | 24.1% | 25.3% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 61.8% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 17.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8% | 5.1% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.1% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.4% | 65.3% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 16.9% |
| Good health | 31% | 27.7% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around HG2 8AF this area, 5.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 57.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 5.5% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 13.8% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 16.1% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.1% | 57.3% | 0.2% | 33.8% | 23.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0.9% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 97.1% | 93.3% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 90.3% | 90.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 90.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 76.7% | 14.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marks Avenue was 43.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.1% higher than the Harlow & St. Georges average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Marks Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Harlow & St. Georges and the 954th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 7 St Marks Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-07-22 | £161,139 |
| 9 St Marks Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2024-04-15 | £730,902 |
| Flat 3 St. Marks House, 1 St Marks Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-04-29 | £195,530 |
| Flat 2 St. Marks House, 1 St Marks Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2021-06-25 | £240,383 |
| 21 St Marks Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2020-10-29 | £700,082 |
HG2 8AF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HG2 8AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oatlands Infant School Hookstone Road , HG2 8BT | 4out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett Acre Primary School Pannal Ash Road , HG2 9PH | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oatlands Community Junior School Beechwood Grove , HG2 8QP | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA | 4out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 585 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP | 2out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashville College Green Lane , HG2 9JP | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG | - not rated | 2,061 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Brackenfield School 128 Duchy Road , HG1 2HE | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 4out of 4 | 2,501 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Curry Counter | 69 - 71 Leeds Road, Harrogate | 412 yd | |
| Subway | 79 Leeds Road, Harrogate | 425 yd | |
| Cortado | 63 Leeds Road, Harrogate | 425 yd | |
| Folk Coffee House Ltd | 77 Leeds Road, Harrogate | 457 yd | |
| The Wild Plum Coffee Shop | 34-36 Hookstone Road, Harrogate | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balcony Sports Bar Ltd | The County Ground, St Georges Road | 82 yd | |
| St Georges Sports And Social Club | St Georges Road, Harrogate | 575 yd | |
| West Park Hotel | 19 West Park, Harrogate | 966 yd | |
| St Robert's Club | 5A Robert Street, Harrogate | 1,020 yd | |
| The Tap | The Tap And Spile, 31 Tower Street | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oatlands Mount Fisheries | 4 Mount Street, Harrogate | 353 yd | |
| Wings Takeaway | 75A Leeds Road, Harrogate | 412 yd | |
| Wing's Takeaway | 75A Leeds Road, Harrogate | 412 yd | |
| Ichi Sushi Lotus | 63A Leeds Road, Harrogate | 425 yd | |
| Domino's | 75D Leeds Road, Harrogate | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 73 Leeds Road, Harrogate | 425 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 1, Oatlands Retail Park | 710 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Cricket Ground THE COUNTY GROUND THE COUNTY GROUND ST. GEORGES ROAD | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Oatlands Park HOOKSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Oatlands Mount Social Club UNIT 1 UNIT 1 CORONATION GROVE | 584 yd | |
| Harrogate Racquets Club FIRS ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 675 yd |
| Harrogate Grammar School ARTHURS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 770 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Harrogate) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 869 yd |
| Pure Gym (Harrogate) TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,037 yd |
| Harrogate College Hookstone Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,056 yd |
| Almsford Playing Fields ALMSFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 69.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.