St Leonards Oval is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG2 8NT 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 Leonards Oval, Harrogate, HG2 8NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG2 8NX, HG2 8NQ, HG2 8NU, HG2 8NL, HG2 8NR, HG2 8NS, HG2 8NG, HG2 8NN, HG2 8NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HG2 8NT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 50.3% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49.7% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 8NT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.8% 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 | 20.2% | 19.9% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 62.8% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 18.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 5.3% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 9.7% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 (92.4%) 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 | 60.6% | 68.8% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 20.4% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 23.6% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -10.0% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 6.6% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around HG2 8NT 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 57.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 6.8% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 3.6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 13.1% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15.8% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 55% | 57.7% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 23.9% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 96.9% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 93.4% | 94.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 94.1% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 67.5% | 46.2% | 21.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Leonards Oval was 40.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.4% lower than the Fairfax & Starbeck average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Leonards Oval has the 25th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Fairfax & Starbeck and the 1025th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 St Leonards Oval, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2024-09-02 | £558,018 |
| 15 St Leonards Oval, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £469,999 | 2024-02-14 | £493,161 |
| 6 St Leonards Oval, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-02-17 | £401,284 |
| 4 St Leonards Oval, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £406,000 | 2022-06-28 | £431,427 |
| 37 St Leonards Oval, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £523,000 | 2022-03-04 | £562,046 |
HG2 8NT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Tree Community Primary School Wetherby Road , HG2 7SG | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oatlands Community Junior School Beechwood Grove , HG2 8QP | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oatlands Infant School Hookstone Road , HG2 8BT | 4out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Belford Road , HG1 1JA | 3out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 476 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 2,281 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP | 2out of 4 | 2,983 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 4out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwater School High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LW | 4out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henshaws College Bogs Lane , HG1 4ED | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG | - not rated | 2,722 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matcham Grange Residential | Matcham Grange, 42 Wetherby Road | 370 yd | |
| Harrogate Sports & Fitness Centre | Hookstone Wood Road, Harrogate | 402 yd | |
| Brew Bar Harrogate | 43 St Winifreds Avenue, Harrogate | 574 yd | |
| Mr Ds Magnificent Pie Machine | Harrogate Town AFC, Wetherby Road | 591 yd | |
| Harrogate Healthcare Facilities | Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands Hotel | 110 Wetherby Road, Harrogate | 779 yd | |
| Berties | 57 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Pizzaficio Ltd | 158-158A Hookstone Drive, Harrogate | 417 yd | |
| Fresh Bite BBQ And Curries | 61 Cawthorn Avenue, Harrogate | 954 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 4 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 966 yd | |
| Taste of China | 6 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 966 yd | |
| Bravo's Pizza | 2C Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 44 St Winifreds Avenue West, Harrogate | 642 yd | |
| Lidl | Knaresborough Road, Harrogate | 1,022 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Wetherby Road, Harrogate | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Tree Community Primary School WETHERBY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 427 yd |
| Harrogate Town Afc (Cng Stadium) WETHERBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints WETHERBY ROAD | 520 yd | |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School HOOKSTONE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 522 yd |
| Harrogate Squash & Fitness Centre Ltd HOOKSTONE WOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 590 yd |
| Fairfax Community Centre FAIRFAX AVENUE | 623 yd | |
| Crimple Valley Golf Course (Closed) Hookstone Wood Road | golf | 636 yd |
| St Aidan'S Church Of England High School OATLANDS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| Harrogate College Hookstone Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,082 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 | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.