Back Tewit Well Road is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG2 8JF 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 Back Tewit Well Road, Harrogate, HG2 8JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG2 8JG, HG2 8HU, HG2 8AU, HG2 8HT, HG2 8AS, HG2 8AT, HG2 8JE, HG2 8AR, HG2 8AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HG2 8JF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 51.3% | 52.6% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 48.7% | 47.4% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 34.1% | 31.8% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 42.4% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10% | 13.1% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 15.5% | 9.8% | -5.7% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 47.5% | 45.5% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 32.4% | 5.5% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 17.6% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 15.2% | 4.2% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 6.2% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 12.8% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 11.5% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.3% | 49.8% | 0.5% | 33.8% | 16.0% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2.5% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.2% | 94.1% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 86.6% | 91.3% | 4.7% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 0.7% | -4.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 91.7% | 6.0% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.3% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Back Tewit Well Road was 40.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.9% higher than the Harlow & St. Georges average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Back Tewit Well Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Harlow & St. Georges and the 977th highest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont Back Tewit Well Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2025-05-14 | £743,296 |
| Kinnerton House Back Tewit Well Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2025-03-21 | £743,842 |
| Sloane House Back Tewit Well Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2025-03-17 | £794,790 |
| Claremont Back Tewit Well Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,249,000 | 2023-04-27 | £1,228,566 |
| 11A Back Tewit Well Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2019-10-16 | £925,359 |
HG2 8JF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8JF 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 retired residents living in HG2 8JF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oatlands Infant School Hookstone Road , HG2 8BT | - not rated | 695 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oatlands Community Infant School Hookstone Road , HG2 8BT | - not rated | 695 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate, St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA | - not rated | 786 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oatlands Community Junior School Beechwood Grove , HG2 8QP | - not rated | 1,011 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 | 653 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | - not rated | 653 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | - not rated | 968 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Academy Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,100 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West End School 4 the Oval , HG2 9BA | - not rated | 527 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Tutorial College 2 the Oval , HG2 9BA | - not rated | 568 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Strive for Education 21 North Park Road , HG1 5PD | - not rated | 935 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashville College Green Lane , HG2 9JP | - not rated | 1,883 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach & Horses | The Coach And Horses, 16 West Park | 672 yd | |
| Weetons (Retail) Ltd | 23-24 West Park, Harrogate | 672 yd | |
| The Wild Plum Coffee Shop | 34-36 Hookstone Road, Harrogate | 695 yd | |
| Slingsby's | 49 Tower Street, Harrogate | 700 yd | |
| The Park | Premier Inn, Hornbeam Park Avenue | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balcony Sports Bar Ltd | The County Ground, St Georges Road | 578 yd | |
| St Robert's Club | 5A Robert Street, Harrogate | 650 yd | |
| West Park Hotel | 19 West Park, Harrogate | 672 yd | |
| The Tap | The Tap And Spile, 31 Tower Street | 728 yd | |
| The Harrogate Club | 36 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oatlands Mount Fisheries | 4 Mount Street, Harrogate | 629 yd | |
| Wings Takeaway | 75A Leeds Road, Harrogate | 781 yd | |
| Wing's Takeaway | 75A Leeds Road, Harrogate | 781 yd | |
| Ichi Sushi Lotus | 63A Leeds Road, Harrogate | 797 yd | |
| Domino's | 75D Leeds Road, Harrogate | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Limited | 87-93 Station Parade, Harrogate | 719 yd | |
| Co-op | 73 Leeds Road, Harrogate | 797 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 1, Oatlands Retail Park | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Stray YORK PLACE | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| St Aidan'S Church Of England High School OATLANDS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 620 yd |
| Oatlands Park HOOKSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Pure Gym (Harrogate) TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| Oatlands Mount Social Club UNIT 1 UNIT 1 CORONATION GROVE | 772 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Harrogate) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 817 yd |
| Harrogate College Hookstone Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| Harrogate Cricket Ground THE COUNTY GROUND THE COUNTY GROUND ST. GEORGES ROAD | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Harrogate Grammar School ARTHURS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,016 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 | 85.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.