Cavendish Avenue is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG2 8HX is located in the Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone 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 Cavendish Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 8HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG2 8HY, HG2 8HU, HG2 8HZ, HG2 8PZ, HG2 8JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HG2 8HX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 51.4% | 55.2% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 44.8% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 8HX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 73.9% 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 | 13.4% | 8.8% | -4.6% | 37.9% | -29.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.2% | 73.9% | 5.7% | 44.2% | 29.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 10.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 | 46.5% | 56.3% | 9.8% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 27.4% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 13.3% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 62.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 11.7% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 6.7% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 4.6% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.8% | 9.2% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.2% | 62.8% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 29.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 94.4% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 95.8% | 85.7% | -10.1% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 86.7% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 8.5% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.5% | 37.2% | -11.7% |
| Christian | 68.3% | 46.2% | 22.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cavendish Avenue was 70.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 103.4% higher than the Harlow & St. Georges average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cavendish Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Harlow & St. Georges and the 529th highest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.7%.

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 2 Windsor Court, 7 Cavendish Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-09-12 | £687,143 |
| Flat 1 Windsor Court, 7 Cavendish Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2024-04-19 | £668,056 |
| Flat 4 Windsor Court, 7 Cavendish Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2023-10-09 | £615,176 |
| Flat 9 Slingsby Court Cavendish Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-07-31 | £443,091 |
| Flat 3 Straysyde House Cavendish Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2022-12-16 | £628,634 |
HG2 8HX 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HG2 8HX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 54% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 129 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate, St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA | - not rated | 816 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oatlands Infant School Hookstone Road , HG2 8BT | - not rated | 883 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oatlands Community Infant School Hookstone Road , HG2 8BT | - not rated | 883 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oatlands Community Junior School Beechwood Grove , HG2 8QP | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 329 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | - not rated | 329 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Academy Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | - not rated | 874 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate College Hornbeam Park Avenue , Hookstone Road HG2 8QT | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strive for Education 21 North Park Road , HG1 5PD | - not rated | 816 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West End School 4 the Oval , HG2 9BA | - not rated | 831 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Tutorial College 2 the Oval , HG2 9BA | - not rated | 847 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,839 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyman Cinema | Unit 3, Westgate House | 715 yd | |
| Farmhouse | Unit 1, Westgate House | 715 yd | |
| The Park | Premier Inn, Hornbeam Park Avenue | 725 yd | |
| Slingsby's | 49 Tower Street, Harrogate | 743 yd | |
| ESS | Berkeley House, 35 Victoria Avenue | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harrogate Club | 36 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate | 666 yd | |
| St Robert's Club | 5A Robert Street, Harrogate | 700 yd | |
| The Tap | The Tap And Spile, 31 Tower Street | 771 yd | |
| West Park Hotel | 19 West Park, Harrogate | 780 yd | |
| Harrogate Masonic Hall | Station Avenue, Harrogate | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oatlands Mount Fisheries | 4 Mount Street, Harrogate | 873 yd | |
| Thug Sandwich Co | 2A Albert Street, Harrogate | 959 yd | |
| Wings Takeaway | 75A Leeds Road, Harrogate | 1,031 yd | |
| Wing's Takeaway | 75A Leeds Road, Harrogate | 1,031 yd | |
| Ichi Sushi Lotus | 63A Leeds Road, Harrogate | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Limited | 87-93 Station Parade, Harrogate | 683 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 44 St Winifreds Avenue West, Harrogate | 853 yd | |
| Co-op | 73 Leeds Road, Harrogate | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Aidan'S Church Of England High School OATLANDS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 310 yd |
| The Stray YORK PLACE | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Pure Gym (Harrogate) TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Oatlands Park HOOKSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Harrogate College Hookstone Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Harrogate) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 863 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School HOOKSTONE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| Oatlands Mount Social Club UNIT 1 UNIT 1 CORONATION GROVE | 953 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 | 47.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.