St Leonards Road, Harrogate, HG2 8NS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HG2 8NS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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	49.1%	49.4%	0.3%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	50.9%	50.6%	-0.3%	49.0%	1.6%

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 8NS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.6% 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	17.7%	19%	1.3%	37.9%	-18.9%
Married: Opposite sex	73.8%	69.6%	-4.2%	44.2%	25.4%
Separated	1.2%	1.3%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	3.2%	4.6%	1.4%	9.1%	-4.5%
Widowed	4%	5.5%	1.5%	6.1%	-0.6%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) 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	64.3%	61%	-3.3%	48.4%	12.6%
Good health	27%	28.9%	1.9%	33.6%	-4.7%
Fair health	7.1%	9.1%	2.0%	12.7%	-3.6%
Bad health	1.2%	1%	-0.2%	4.0%	-3.0%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

In the area around HG2 8NS this area, 6.8% 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 53.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8.9%	6.8%	-2.1%	18.2%	-11.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.1%	4.3%	-5.8%	9.6%	-5.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	14.9%	-2.8%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	4%	3.8%	-0.2%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.9%	16.2%	7.3%	16.9%	-0.7%
Degree or Similar	47.6%	53.6%	6.0%	33.8%	19.8%
Other	2.8%	0.4%	-2.4%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	3.1%	-1.8%
Other Asian	1.2%	1.3%	0.1%	1.6%	-0.3%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	2.2%	4.6%	2.4%	0.8%	3.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.4%	0.9%
White	95.3%	91.2%	-4.1%	81.4%	9.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.5% 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	94.4%	90.5%	-3.9%	83.2%	7.3%
European Union	1.2%	3.3%	2.1%	6.1%	-2.8%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.8%	3.6%	0.8%	5.6%	-2.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.8%	90.8%	-3.0%	83.2%	7.6%
10+ Years	0%	6.2%	6.2%	9.8%	-3.6%
5-10 Years	0.6%	2.3%	1.7%	2.9%	-0.6%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.3%	0.7%	-3.6%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.1%	76.7%	17.4%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Lithuania	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
No passport held	3.9%	13.5%	-9.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.9%	37.2%	-12.3%
Christian	69.3%	46.2%	23.1%
Buddhist	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is St Leonards Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Leonards Road was 38.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.7% lower than the Fairfax & Starbeck average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

St Leonards Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Fairfax & Starbeck and the 1017th highest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 177.8%.

🔎 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 8NS, 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 - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Leonards Road are based on 83 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 Leonards Road, Harrogate, HG2 8NS

Estimated Average Property Prices for HG2 8NS

Average Price
£478,063

Semi-Detached
£470,588

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£549,072

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Leonards Road

Average Price
£474,331

Semi-Detached
£464,781

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£544,047

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Leonards Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
40 St Leonards Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£490,000	2025-11-14	£483,875
71 St Leonards Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£535,000	2024-12-10	£533,941
47 St Leonards Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£501,500	2022-11-22	£512,478
55 St Leonards Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£365,316	2021-06-18	£421,077
59 St Leonards Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£446,750	2021-03-19	£520,786

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HG2 8NS

Employment

HG2 8NS 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	102
Retired	48
Part-Time Employee	43
Self-Employed	23
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	2
Other	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Education	28
Human health and social work activities	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Professional, scientific and technical activities	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Financial and insurance activities	13
Other	11
Construction	10
Manufacturing	9
Information and communication	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Willow Tree Community Primary School Wetherby Road , HG2 7SG	- not rated	532 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Willow Tree Community Primary School Wetherby Road , HG2 7SG	- not rated	532 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands Community Junior School, Harrogate Wetherby Road , HG2 7SG	- not rated	587 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oatlands Community Junior School Beechwood Grove , HG2 8QP	- not rated	1,405 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oatlands Community Junior School Beechwood Grove , HG2 8QP	- not rated	1,405 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John Fisher Catholic Academy Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT	3out of 4	474 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT	- not rated	474 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR	3out of 4	621 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR	- not rated	621 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP	2out of 4	1,375 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harrogate College Hornbeam Park Avenue , Hookstone Road HG2 8QT	- not rated	1,312 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Strive for Education 21 North Park Road , HG1 5PD	- not rated	1,394 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
West End School 4 the Oval , HG2 9BA	- not rated	1,775 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Tutorial College 2 the Oval , HG2 9BA	- not rated	1,794 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP	3out of 4	2,004 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Pupil Referral Service 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP	- not rated	2,004 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	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	425 yd
Matcham Grange Residential	Matcham Grange, 42 Wetherby Road	436 yd
Mr Ds Magnificent Pie Machine	Harrogate Town AFC, Wetherby Road	518 yd
Harrogate Sports & Fitness Centre	Hookstone Wood Road, Harrogate	565 yd
Harrogate Healthcare Facilities	Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road	631 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Empress	10 Church Square, Harrogate	954 yd
The Woodlands Hotel	110 Wetherby Road, Harrogate	961 yd
Berties	57 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate	1,011 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Woodlands Pizzaficio Ltd	158-158A Hookstone Drive, Harrogate	599 yd
Golden Gate	4 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate	909 yd
Taste of China	6 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate	909 yd
Bravo's Pizza	2C Knaresborough Road, Harrogate	909 yd
Pepe's Piri Piri	Pepe's Piri Piri, 59 Knaresborough Road	999 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Group	44 St Winifreds Avenue West, Harrogate		486 yd
Lidl	Knaresborough Road, Harrogate		1,023 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints WETHERBY ROAD		439 yd
Harrogate Town Afc (Cng Stadium) WETHERBY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	462 yd
St John Fisher Catholic High School HOOKSTONE DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	493 yd
Willow Tree Community Primary School WETHERBY ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	530 yd
St Aidan'S Church Of England High School OATLANDS DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	639 yd
Fairfax Community Centre FAIRFAX AVENUE		681 yd
Harrogate Squash & Fitness Centre Ltd HOOKSTONE WOOD ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts	706 yd
Crimple Valley Golf Course (Closed) Hookstone Wood Road	golf	747 yd
The Stray YORK PLACE	grass pitches	1,011 yd
Harrogate College Hookstone Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,024 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	178.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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