St Catherines Road, Harrogate, HG2 8LA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HG2 8LA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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%	3.6%	51.0%	4.0%
Male	48.6%	45%	-3.6%	49.0%	-4.0%

Partnership Status

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 8LA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% 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	20.1%	16.7%	-3.4%	37.9%	-21.2%
Married: Opposite sex	64.2%	59.8%	-4.4%	44.2%	15.6%
Separated	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.9%
Divorced	9.2%	7.7%	-1.5%	9.1%	-1.4%
Widowed	6.1%	15.5%	9.4%	6.1%	9.4%

Health

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	57.9%	53.5%	-4.4%	48.4%	5.1%
Good health	31%	28.4%	-2.6%	33.6%	-5.2%
Fair health	8.7%	14.4%	5.7%	12.7%	1.7%
Bad health	1.9%	3.4%	1.5%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	0.5%	0.2%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 53%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	6.8%	15.6%	8.8%	18.2%	-2.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.8%	4%	-2.8%	9.6%	-5.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.4%	9%	-6.4%	13.4%	-4.4%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	4.4%	1.0%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	11.2%	0.3%	16.9%	-5.7%
Degree or Similar	52.2%	53%	0.8%	33.8%	19.2%
Other	4.4%	2.8%	-1.6%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.8%	0.2%	-0.6%	3.1%	-2.9%
Pakistani	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	1.2%	0.7%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0.2%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.6%
White	95.4%	95.8%	0.4%	81.4%	14.4%
Arab	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Other	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.2% 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%	93.2%	-0.8%	83.2%	10.0%
European Union	2.4%	2.4%	0.0%	6.1%	-3.7%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	2.4%	1.0%	5.6%	-3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	1.7%	0.6%	1.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.4%	93.6%	1.2%	83.2%	10.4%
10+ Years	0.5%	3.7%	3.2%	9.8%	-6.1%
5-10 Years	1.1%	0.2%	-0.9%	2.9%	-2.7%
2-5 Years	1.6%	2%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	4.3%	0.5%	-3.8%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80%	76.7%	3.3%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
France	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Portugal	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.2%	1.5%	-1.3%
Other Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1.5%	1.2%	0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	2%	0.3%	1.7%
No passport held	14.2%	13.5%	0.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.2%	37.2%	-12.0%
Christian	57.5%	46.2%	11.3%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	2%	6.5%	-4.5%
Sikh	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	13.4%	6.0%	7.4%

Safety

Is St Catherines Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Catherines Road was 19.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.7% lower than the Fairfax & Starbeck average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

St Catherines Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Fairfax & Starbeck and the 469th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£54,500

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in HG2 8LA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on St Catherines Road are based on 100 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Yorkshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for St Catherines Road, Harrogate, HG2 8LA

Estimated Average Property Prices for HG2 8LA

Average Price
£564,895

Semi-Detached
£484,608

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£698,708

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Catherines Road

Average Price
£541,753

Semi-Detached
£496,228

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£634,182

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Catherines Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
71 St Catherines Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£635,000	2021-06-30	£731,646
49 St Catherines Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£421,000	2021-03-26	£494,591
70 St Catherines Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£725,000	2021-03-18	£846,800
68 St Catherines Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£505,800	2019-08-23	£645,503
74 St Catherines Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£569,000	2019-07-02	£718,811

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HG2 8LA

Employment

HG2 8LA 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	120
Retired	96
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	30
Other	25
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Looking after home or family	4
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Professional, scientific and technical activities	30
Human health and social work activities	29
Education	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Information and communication	16
Financial and insurance activities	12
Other	9
Construction	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Manufacturing	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Willow Tree Community Primary School Wetherby Road , HG2 7SG	3out of 4	799 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA	3out of 4	1,272 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oatlands Infant School Hookstone Road , HG2 8BT	4out of 4	1,408 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oatlands Community Junior School Beechwood Grove , HG2 8QP	3out of 4	1,426 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP	- not rated	1,492 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	374 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT	4out of 4	647 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP	3out of 4	1,209 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ	4out of 4	1,954 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP	2out of 4	2,726 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP	4out of 4	1,711 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ	- not rated	1,872 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG	- not rated	2,300 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Henshaws College Bogs Lane , HG1 4ED	- not rated	2,313 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwater School High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LW	4out of 4	2,324 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brew Bar Harrogate	43 St Winifreds Avenue, Harrogate	239 yd
Mr Ds Magnificent Pie Machine	Harrogate Town AFC, Wetherby Road	450 yd
Harrogate Healthcare Facilities	Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road	523 yd
Matcham Grange Residential	Matcham Grange, 42 Wetherby Road	558 yd
Harrogate Sports & Fitness Centre	Hookstone Wood Road, Harrogate	804 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Empress	10 Church Square, Harrogate	745 yd
Berties	57 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate	957 yd
The Harrogate Club	36 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate	1,027 yd
Harrogate Masonic Hall	Station Avenue, Harrogate	1,091 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Gate	4 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate	826 yd
Taste of China	6 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate	826 yd
Bravo's Pizza	2C Knaresborough Road, Harrogate	826 yd
Woodlands Pizzaficio Ltd	158-158A Hookstone Drive, Harrogate	826 yd
Pepe's Piri Piri	Pepe's Piri Piri, 59 Knaresborough Road	946 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Group	44 St Winifreds Avenue West, Harrogate		281 yd
Lidl	Knaresborough Road, Harrogate		1,010 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints WETHERBY ROAD		377 yd
St Aidan'S Church Of England High School OATLANDS DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	491 yd
Harrogate Town Afc (Cng Stadium) WETHERBY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	516 yd
St John Fisher Catholic High School HOOKSTONE DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	609 yd
Willow Tree Community Primary School WETHERBY ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	675 yd
Fairfax Community Centre FAIRFAX AVENUE		763 yd
The Stray YORK PLACE	grass pitches	793 yd
Harrogate Squash & Fitness Centre Ltd HOOKSTONE WOOD ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts	924 yd
Crimple Valley Golf Course (Closed) Hookstone Wood Road	golf	961 yd
Harrogate College Hookstone Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,059 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	64.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	114.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.