Willow Gardens is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG2 9NZ is located in the Harlow & St. Georges electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrogate and Knaresborough. This postcode has been in use since 2017-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willow Gardens, Harrogate, HG2 9NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG2 9JP, HG2 9JS, HG2 9PP, HG2 9JL, HG2 9JT, HG2 9JG, HG2 9NA, HG2 9DJ, HG2 9LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HG2 9NZ 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 | 47.4% | 49.7% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 52.6% | 50.3% | -2.3% | 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 9NZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.3% 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 | 36.9% | 27.3% | -9.6% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 66.3% | 11.3% | 44.2% | 22.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -7.7% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 55.4% | 62.6% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 14.2% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 27.5% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 8.8% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
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 50.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 10.6% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 3.9% | -11.0% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 19.5% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 11% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.8% | 50.4% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 16.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0.4% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 10.7% | 8.5% | -2.2% | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84% | 84% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 2.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 80.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 80.2% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.7% | 10.4% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.5% | 80% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 13.2% | 4.5% | -8.7% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 9.9% | 6.9% | 1.9% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 7.4% | 0.3% | 7.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Gardens was 37.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.9% lower than the Coppice Valley & Duchy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willow Gardens has the 32nd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Coppice Valley & Duchy and the 987th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 918.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Willow Gardens, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £620,000 | 2018-03-02 | £795,031 |
| 1 Willow Gardens, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £735,000 | 2017-06-21 | £971,759 |
| 2 Willow Gardens, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £810,000 | 2017-05-05 | £1,075,091 |
| 3 Willow Gardens, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £785,000 | 2017-04-27 | £1,050,092 |
| 4 Willow Gardens, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £687,500 | 2017-03-29 | £923,292 |
HG2 9NZ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in HG2 9NZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossett Acre Primary School Pannal Ash Road , HG2 9PH | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oatlands Infant School Hookstone Road , HG2 8BT | 4out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Primary School Cold Bath Road , HG2 0NA | 4out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pannal Primary School Pannal Green , Pannal HG3 1LH | 3out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oatlands Community Junior School Beechwood Grove , HG2 8QP | 3out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP | 2out of 4 | 176 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 2,518 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 2,798 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 3,757 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashville College Green Lane , HG2 9JP | - not rated | 153 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenfield School 128 Duchy Road , HG1 2HE | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG | - not rated | 2,607 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 4out of 4 | 3,496 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Ashville | Ashville College, Green Lane | 18 yd | |
| Harlow Hill Kitchen | 1 West Lea Avenue, Harrogate | 874 yd | |
| Nord Coffee House | 135 Otley Road, Harrogate | 939 yd | |
| Sodexo Ltd | Labcorp Early Development Laboratories Limited, Otley Road | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Georges Sports And Social Club | St Georges Road, Harrogate | 756 yd | |
| Shepherd's Dog | The Shepherds Dog, 141 Otley Road | 939 yd | |
| The Squinting Cat | Whinney Lane, Harrogate | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leong Hong | 133 Otley Road, Harrogate | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rossett School Sports Field GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 133 yd |
| Rossett Sports Centre PANNAL ASH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 256 yd |
| Ashville College Sports & Fitness Academy YEW TREE LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 305 yd |
| Ashville College Sports Field GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Ashville College Sports Field (Yew Tree Lane) Yew Tree Lane | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Harrogate Cricket Ground THE COUNTY GROUND THE COUNTY GROUND ST. GEORGES ROAD | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| College Of Policing (Closed) Yew Tree Lane | grass pitches | 1,015 yd |
| Harlow Hill PLANTATION ROAD | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 255.08 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 255.08 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 36.88 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.