St Winifreds Close is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG2 8LZ 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 St Winifreds Close, Harrogate, HG2 8LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG2 8LN, HG2 8LJ, HG2 8LL, HG2 8JZ, HG2 8LW, HG2 8JT, HG2 8LP, HG2 8LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HG2 8LZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 49.7% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.3% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 8LZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.8% 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 | 19.5% | 19.2% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.3% | 68.8% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 24.6% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.6%) 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 | 66.5% | 66.1% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 17.7% |
| Good health | 25.6% | 27.5% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 6.4% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 8LZ this area, 4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 64.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 4% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 12.9% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 10.8% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.8% | 64.4% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 30.6% |
| Other | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.8% | 93.6% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 94.3% | 91% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 90.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.6% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 76.7% | 16.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.4% | 37.2% | -12.8% |
| Christian | 69.2% | 46.2% | 23.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Winifreds Close was 5.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.2% lower than the Fairfax & Starbeck average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
St Winifreds Close has the lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Fairfax & Starbeck and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 St Winifreds Close, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2005-06-24 | £680,227 |
| 1 St Winifreds Close, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £479,500 | 2004-06-10 | £850,780 |
| 2 St Winifreds Close, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2002-08-27 | £810,122 |
HG2 8LZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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.
HG2 8LZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Community Primary School Wetherby Road , HG2 7SG | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oatlands Infant School Hookstone Road , HG2 8BT | 4out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oatlands Community Junior School Beechwood Grove , HG2 8QP | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4out of 4 | 251 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 831 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP | 2out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 4out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Henshaws College Bogs Lane , HG1 4ED | - not rated | 2,475 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwater School High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LW | 4out of 4 | 2,578 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Bar Harrogate | 43 St Winifreds Avenue, Harrogate | 373 yd | |
| Mr Ds Magnificent Pie Machine | Harrogate Town AFC, Wetherby Road | 652 yd | |
| Harrogate Healthcare Facilities | Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road | 663 yd | |
| ESS | Berkeley House, 35 Victoria Avenue | 777 yd | |
| Matcham Grange Residential | Matcham Grange, 42 Wetherby Road | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Empress | 10 Church Square, Harrogate | 647 yd | |
| The Harrogate Club | 36 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate | 716 yd | |
| Harrogate Masonic Hall | Station Avenue, Harrogate | 805 yd | |
| St Robert's Club | 5A Robert Street, Harrogate | 993 yd | |
| The Tap | The Tap And Spile, 31 Tower Street | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate | 4 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 953 yd | |
| Taste of China | 6 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 953 yd | |
| Bravo's Pizza | 2C Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 953 yd | |
| Deli Bar | 23 Regent Parade, Harrogate | 1,029 yd | |
| Harrogate Grill & Pizza | 19A Devonshire Place, Harrogate | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 44 St Winifreds Avenue West, Harrogate | 343 yd | |
| Waitrose Limited | 87-93 Station Parade, Harrogate | 884 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 | 301 yd |
| The Stray YORK PLACE | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints WETHERBY ROAD | 602 yd | |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School HOOKSTONE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Harrogate Town Afc (Cng Stadium) WETHERBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Willow Tree Community Primary School WETHERBY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 988 yd |
| Pure Gym (Harrogate) TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,039 yd |
| Fairfax Community Centre FAIRFAX AVENUE | 1,043 yd | |
| Harrogate College Hookstone Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,048 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.