Almsford Drive is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG2 8EE is located in the Oatlands & Pannal 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 Almsford Drive, Harrogate, HG2 8EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG2 8EJ, HG2 8ED, HG2 8EF, HG2 8HE, HG2 8EQ, HG2 8EL, HG2 8EH, HG2 8EN, HG2 8EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HG2 8EE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.5% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.5% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 8EE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% 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 | 22.2% | 29.6% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 52.1% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 9.6% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 7.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 49.1% | 47.3% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 36.1% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 11.1% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
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 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 10% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 6.3% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 15% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18.3% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.1% | 44.6% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 97.5% | 94% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
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 | 94.7% | 90.1% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 89.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Almsford Drive was 10.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.8% lower than the Fairfax & Starbeck average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Almsford Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Fairfax & Starbeck and the 161st lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 Almsford Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £799,950 | 2024-08-16 | £831,688 |
| 142 Almsford Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2023-08-24 | £850,818 |
| 134 Almsford Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2023-07-17 | £563,718 |
| 64 Almsford Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-02-09 | £427,341 |
| 147 Almsford Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £986,116 | 2022-10-07 | £1,006,804 |
HG2 8EE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HG2 8EE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oatlands Community Junior School Beechwood Grove , HG2 8QP | 3out of 4 | 368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oatlands Infant School Hookstone Road , HG2 8BT | 4out of 4 | 596 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pannal Primary School Pannal Green , Pannal HG3 1LH | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett Acre Primary School Pannal Ash Road , HG2 9PH | 3out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA | 3out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP | 2out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 2,988 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 | 1,840 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 2,652 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG | - not rated | 3,147 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 4out of 4 | 3,251 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenfield School 128 Duchy Road , HG1 2HE | - not rated | 3,489 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunch & Brew | Unit 12, Hornbeam House | 444 yd | |
| HG2 | Block A, Harrogate College | 444 yd | |
| Bistro on the Park | Leeds City College, Hornbeam Park Avenue | 444 yd | |
| Al Bivio (Hornbeam Park) Ltd | The Lenz, Hornbeam Park Avenue | 444 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Fitness And Wellbeing | Hornbeam Park Drive, Harrogate | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronation Fisheries | 2A Coronation Avenue, Harrogate | 579 yd | |
| Ichi Sushi Lotus | 63A Leeds Road, Harrogate | 746 yd | |
| Domino's | 75D Leeds Road, Harrogate | 746 yd | |
| Wings Takeaway | 75A Leeds Road, Harrogate | 757 yd | |
| Wing's Takeaway | 75A Leeds Road, Harrogate | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 1, Oatlands Retail Park | 452 yd | |
| Co-op | 73 Leeds Road, Harrogate | 746 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Almsford Playing Fields ALMSFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 239 yd |
| Oatlands Mount Social Club UNIT 1 UNIT 1 CORONATION GROVE | 602 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Harrogate) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 606 yd |
| Harrogate Racquets Club FIRS ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 728 yd |
| Oatlands Park HOOKSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Harrogate College Hookstone Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 734 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 | 143.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.