Follifoot Lane is in Kirkby Overblow, Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG3 1EY 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 Follifoot Lane, Kirkby Overblow, Harrogate, HG3 1EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HG3 1EY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 1EY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% 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 | 19.4% | 20.3% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.1% | 60.8% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 16.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 8.8% | 4.1% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 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 (88.8%) 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 | 53.5% | 58.4% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 30.4% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 9.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 12.1% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 5.4% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 15.8% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 17.1% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.2% | 43.6% | 0.4% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.6% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 94.2% | 93.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 93.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 69.5% | 46.2% | 23.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Follifoot Lane was 20.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.3% lower than the Oatlands & Pannal average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Follifoot Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Oatlands & Pannal and the 478th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Oakwood Farm Follifoot Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £545,534 | 2008-07-15 | £821,874 |
HG3 1EY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 1EY 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pannal Primary School Pannal Green , Pannal HG3 1LH | 3out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England School Main Street , Kirkby Overblow HG3 1HD | 3out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oatlands Community Junior School Beechwood Grove , HG2 8QP | 3out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Follifoot Church of England Primary School Main Street , Follifoot HG3 1DU | 3out of 4 | 2,942 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oatlands Infant School Hookstone Road , HG2 8BT | 4out of 4 | 3,117 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 | 3,558 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP | 2out of 4 | 3,675 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 3,975 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 4,060 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 5,376 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 | 3,496 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 5,143 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Field | Leeds Road, Pannal | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pannal Golf Club Follifoot Road | golf | 977 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.