HG3 5SW is in Lofthouse, Harrogate and North Yorkshire district. HG3 5SW is located in the Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Skipton and Ripon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lofthouse, Harrogate, HG3 5SW 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 area surrounding HG3 5SW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 47.1% | 50% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 52.9% | 50% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 14.4% | 40.6% | 26.2% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.6% | 45.8% | -19.8% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 3.1% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 53.8% | 65.2% | 11.4% | 48.4% | 16.8% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 24.1% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -9.5% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 10.7% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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.
In the area around HG3 5SW this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 8.6% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.4% | 7.5% | -16.9% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 19.4% | 8.3% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 23.7% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 33.3% | -2.3% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 100% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 94.1% | 97.3% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 97.3% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 61.6% | 46.2% | 15.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 6.3% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around HG3 5SW was 35.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.2% higher than the Masham & Fountains average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
HG3 5SW has the 27th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Masham & Fountains and the 957th 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.0%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarr House, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £614,030 | 2022-04-11 | £672,509 |
| Middle Woodale Farm, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2022-04-11 | £958,333 |
| The Lodge Low Woodale Farm, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £399,995 | 2018-06-29 | £531,978 |
| The Barn Low Woodale Farm, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2015-04-30 | £510,211 |
| Woodale Cottage, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2014-03-28 | £540,672 |
HG3 5SW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 28% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountains Earth, Lofthouse Church of England Endowed Primary School Fountains Earth , Lofthouse HG3 5RZ | 3out of 4 | 5,128 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.