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HG2

HARROGATE

North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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HG2 is the postcode district for HARROGATE, located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £454,675
1yr change ▼ 1.1%
Crime 18% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£454,675

▼ 1.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

58% above national avg

Crime Rate

67.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

17% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

384 Mbps

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.

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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

£431K £440K £450K £460K £469K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,029

Population

67

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.

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384.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

96%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about HG2 HARROGATE

What is the average house price in HG2 HARROGATE?
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 HARROGATE 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 is the population of HG2 HARROGATE?
The population of HG2 (HARROGATE) is approximately 35,029 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 62% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in HG2 HARROGATE?
There are 13 schools in or near HG2. 46% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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