Dale Close is in Hampsthwaite, Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG3 2EQ is located in the Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate 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 Dale Close, Hampsthwaite, Harrogate, HG3 2EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG3 2FR, HG3 2EG, HG3 2EF, HG3 2ED, HG3 2EA, HG3 2EB, HG3 2EE, HG3 2HG, HG3 2EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HG3 2EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.3% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.7% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 HG3 2EQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% 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 | 17.8% | 18.4% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -19.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.6% | 58% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 10.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 51% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 31.2% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 13.9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 17.5% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 6.5% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 9.2% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 8.3% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 15.4% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 40% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.1% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.2% | 98.4% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 91.9% | 93.9% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 93.7% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 67.1% | 46.2% | 20.9% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dale Close was 9.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.3% lower than the Bilton & Nidd Gorge average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Dale Close has the lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bilton & Nidd Gorge and the 138th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% 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 Dale Close, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-09-20 | £305,325 |
| 12 Dale Close, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-08-23 | £363,340 |
| 2B Dale Close, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-07-16 | £415,260 |
| 23 Dale Close, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-06-28 | £365,909 |
| 12 Dale Close, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-10-30 | £398,549 |
HG3 2EQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2EQ 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 2EQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 137 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Hampsthwaite HG3 2EZ | 4out of 4 | 383 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birstwith Church of England Primary School Wreaks Road , Birstwith HG3 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Killinghall Church of England Primary School Otley Road , Killinghall HG3 2DW | 3out of 4 | 2,551 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admiral Long Church of England Primary School Admirals Way , Burnt Yates HG3 3EJ | 2out of 4 | 3,251 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley Endowed Church of England School Main Street , Ripley HG3 3AY | 2out of 4 | 3,557 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Grosvenor School Swarcliffe Hall , Birstwith HG3 2JG | - not rated | 2,904 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenfield School 128 Duchy Road , HG1 2HE | - not rated | 4,484 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG | - not rated | 4,854 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 5,343 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie's Corner Shop | 1 High Street, Hampsthwaite | 398 yd | |
| The Terrace At Hollins Hall | Hollins Hall, Lund Lane | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Joiners Arms | High Street, Hampsthwaite | 464 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feast Field HOLLINS CLOSE | grass pitches | 301 yd |
| Hampsthwaite Cricket Club CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 418 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% |
| Median download speed | 71 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.