Grantley Drive is in Harrogate and in North Yorkshire district. HG3 2XS is located in the Bilton Grange & New Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrogate and Knaresborough. This postcode has been in use since 1987-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grantley Drive, Harrogate, HG3 2XS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG3 2XW, HG3 2XY, HG3 2UY, HG3 2XN, HG3 2XU, HG3 2XR, HG3 2UR, HG3 2SZ, HG3 2XA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HG3 2XS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 53.6% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 48.1% | 46.4% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.7% | 33.2% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 33.2% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 13% | 21.3% | 8.3% | 9.1% | 12.2% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 7.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 53% | 41.7% | -11.3% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 32% | 34.7% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 14% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 15.8% | 16.6% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 10.4% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 17.1% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.6% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 18% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 27.5% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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 | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91% | 95.4% | 4.4% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 87.6% | 93.7% | 6.1% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 94.1% | 6.5% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grantley Drive was 152.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 111.1% higher than the Bilton Grange & New Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grantley Drive has the 6th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Bilton Grange & New Park and the 170th highest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Grantley Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £216,500 | 2025-05-02 | £223,913 |
| Unit 1 Grantley Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £5,000,000 | 2022-02-11 | £5,015,641 |
| 60 Grantley Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-06-14 | £270,870 |
| 48 Grantley Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2021-03-31 | £243,636 |
| 48 Grantley Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2020-04-01 | £301,127 |
HG3 2XS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltergate Junior School Newby Crescent , HG3 2TT | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltergate Infant School Newby Crescent , HG3 2TT | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltergate Community Junior School Newby Crescent , HG3 2TT | - not rated | 593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltergate Infant School Newby Crescent , HG3 2TT | - not rated | 593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Park Primary Academy Skipton Road , HG1 3HF | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | - not rated | 2,401 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 2out of 4 | 2,762 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | - not rated | 2,762 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 3out of 4 | 2,979 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate College Hornbeam Park Avenue , Hookstone Road HG2 8QT | - not rated | 3,860 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , HG1 2QG | - not rated | 846 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenfield School 128 Duchy Road , HG1 2HE | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate Pupil Referral Service 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Leisure | David Lloyd Harrogate, Oakdale Place | 342 yd | |
| Harrogate Leisure And Wellness Centre | Jenny Field Drive, Harrogate | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stone Beck | Grantley Drive, Harrogate | 17 yd | |
| The Claro Beagle | Coppice Gate, Harrogate | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennyfield Fisheries | 63 Grantley Drive, Harrogate | 153 yd | |
| Freddies | 65 Grantley Drive, Harrogate | 153 yd | |
| Pizza World | Unit 4, Oak Beck Way | 909 yd | |
| Masala Takeaway | Ripon Road, Harrogate | 918 yd | |
| Pizza Time | Spring Lea, 204 Ripon Road | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The Co-Operative Food, Grantley Drive | 17 yd | |
| Co-op | Oakdale Service Station, Ripon Road | 867 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, Harrogate Retail Park | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jennyfield Styan Community Centre GRANTLEY DRIVE | 187 yd | |
| David Lloyd Harrogate NORWOOD GROVE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 291 yd |
| Oakdale Golf Club Oakdale | golf | 457 yd |
| The Hydro STONEBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Saltergate Junior School NEWBY CRESCENT | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| The Hydro (Pool & Fitness Centre) JENNY FIELD DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 694 yd |
| Harrogate Ladies College CLARENCE DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 860 yd |
| New Park Community Primary School SKIPTON ROAD | 991 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 | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| 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 | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.