HG2 — HARROGATE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in HG2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in HG2 is £454,675, which is 28% above the North Yorkshire average of £354,925.

Properties in HG2 cost 58.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in HG2 have fallen 1.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£712,459	394
Semi-detached	£429,646	538
Terraced	£327,215	335
Flat	£306,992	445
All types	£454,675	1747

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in HG2

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 67.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, HG2 has a crime rate 17% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

21.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

16.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

13.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in HG2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

HG2 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Ashville College	Other	Not inspected	mi
Harrogate Grammar School	Secondary	Outstanding	mi
Rossett School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
St Aidan's Church of England High School	Secondary	Good	mi
Oatlands Community Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,029

Population

Median Age

62%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

62.0%

Private rent

22.0%

Social rent

16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in HG2 are 384.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

384.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

96%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in HG2 is collected by Harrogate Council. The Band D rate is £2,183/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

HG2 — HARROGATE

Area Summary

HG2 (HARROGATE) offers above-average property prices (£454,675, 58% above national average), low crime (17% below national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (384 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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HG1

HARROGATE

£390K

▼ 3.4% YoY

HG3

HARROGATE

£504K

▲ 6.3% YoY

HG4

RIPON

£360K

▼ 3.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in HG2?

The average house price in HG2 (HARROGATE) is £454,675, based on 1747 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 58% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.1% over the past year.

Is HG2 a safe area to live?

Crime in HG2 is close to the national average at 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (21.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (16.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in HG2?

There are 13 schools in or near HG2. 46% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in HG2?

Council tax in HG2 is collected by Harrogate Council. The Band D rate is £2,183 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in HG2?

The average broadband download speed in HG2 is 384 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 96%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in HG2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 62% of homes in HG2 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 35,029.