High Street is in Spofforth, Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG3 1BQ is located in the Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Selby and Ainsty. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Spofforth, Harrogate, HG3 1BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG3 1DB, HG3 1NE, HG3 1BD, HG3 1BF, HG3 1BB, HG3 1WG, HG3 1AE, HG3 1BE, HG3 1BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HG3 1BQ 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 | 54.4% | 50.3% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.7% | 4.1% | 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 HG3 1BQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.4% 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 | 22.2% | 16.9% | -5.3% | 37.9% | -21.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 65.4% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 21.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 7.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 52.8% | 61.6% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 13.2% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 24.8% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 10.6% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 14.3% | 11.1% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 7.4% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 10.2% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 13.1% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 50.4% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 16.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.3% | 98% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 95.7% | 98.3% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 98.3% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 76.7% | 18.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 73.2% | 46.2% | 27.0% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 40.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.3% higher than the Oatlands & Pannal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Oatlands & Pannal and the 1019th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.3%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Cottage, 15A High Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £416,000 | 2023-07-26 | £434,272 |
| 19A High Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £341,000 | 2022-03-11 | £366,458 |
| 27 High Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-02-04 | £168,413 |
| 31 High Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2021-09-24 | £415,630 |
| 3 High Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-06-23 | £272,980 |
HG3 1BQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
HG3 1BQ 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 retired residents living in HG3 1BQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spofforth Church of England Controlled Primary School School Lane , Spofforth HG3 1BA | 3out of 4 | 139 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sicklinghall Community Primary School Main Street , LS22 4BD | 3out of 4 | 2,861 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Follifoot Church of England Primary School Main Street , Follifoot HG3 1DU | 3out of 4 | 2,892 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England School Main Street , Kirkby Overblow HG3 1HD | 3out of 4 | 4,404 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deighton Gates Primary School Deighton Road , LS22 7XL | 3out of 4 | 4,481 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Inn | 35 High Street, Spofforth | 1 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spofforth Cricket Club BRIDGE COTTAGE BRIDGE COTTAGE SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 395 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 | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 52.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 27.3% |
| Median download speed | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 154.31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 154.31 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.64 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.