Hookstone Avenue is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG2 8ER 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 Hookstone Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 8ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG2 8BU, HG2 8BS, HG2 8BY, HG2 8BX, HG2 8DS, HG2 8DY, HG2 8BP, HG2 8DN, HG2 8BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HG2 8ER, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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% | 52.1% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 47.5% | 47.9% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 8ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.7% 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 | 49.8% | 58.7% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 20.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 23.9% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 8.9% | -4.9% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.8%) 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 | 57.3% | 54.6% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 33.2% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 8.4% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 8ER this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.4% | 8.8% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 7.4% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 22.8% | 7.0% | 13.4% | 9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 14% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.3% | 42.3% | -2.0% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 95.3% | 89.8% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 92.2% | 86.7% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 92.2% | 86.4% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 9.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hookstone Avenue was 31.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.5% lower than the Coppice Valley & Duchy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hookstone Avenue has the 28th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Coppice Valley & Duchy and the 826th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Hookstone Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2025-01-10 | £268,793 |
| 50 Hookstone Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2025-01-07 | £193,571 |
| 45 Hookstone Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2024-12-05 | £307,198 |
| 44 Hookstone Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2024-10-09 | £244,161 |
| 37 Hookstone Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-06-07 | £264,358 |
HG2 8ER 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.
The percentage of student residents living in HG2 8ER area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oatlands Infant School Hookstone Road , HG2 8BT | 4out of 4 | 120 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oatlands Community Junior School Beechwood Grove , HG2 8QP | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett Acre Primary School Pannal Ash Road , HG2 9PH | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA | 3out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA | 4out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP | 2out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 2,660 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 | 1,607 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 2,148 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG | - not rated | 2,642 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 4out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenfield School 128 Duchy Road , HG1 2HE | - not rated | 3,005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bees Harrogate | Kidzplay, Beech Avenue | 114 yd | |
| The Wild Plum Coffee Shop | 34-36 Hookstone Road, Harrogate | 210 yd | |
| Folk Coffee House Ltd | 77 Leeds Road, Harrogate | 295 yd | |
| Subway | 79 Leeds Road, Harrogate | 307 yd | |
| Cortado | 63 Leeds Road, Harrogate | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balcony Sports Bar Ltd | The County Ground, St Georges Road | 758 yd | |
| St Georges Sports And Social Club | St Georges Road, Harrogate | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronation Fisheries | 2A Coronation Avenue, Harrogate | 134 yd | |
| Ichi Sushi Lotus | 63A Leeds Road, Harrogate | 307 yd | |
| Domino's | 75D Leeds Road, Harrogate | 307 yd | |
| Wings Takeaway | 75A Leeds Road, Harrogate | 311 yd | |
| Wing's Takeaway | 75A Leeds Road, Harrogate | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 1, Oatlands Retail Park | 123 yd | |
| Co-op | 73 Leeds Road, Harrogate | 307 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oatlands Mount Social Club UNIT 1 UNIT 1 CORONATION GROVE | 96 yd | |
| Oatlands Park HOOKSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 235 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Harrogate) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 344 yd |
| Almsford Playing Fields ALMSFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| Harrogate Racquets Club FIRS ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 515 yd |
| Harrogate College Hookstone Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| Harrogate Cricket Ground THE COUNTY GROUND THE COUNTY GROUND ST. GEORGES ROAD | grass pitches | 716 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 | 122.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.