Harrogate HG1 area guide
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Is Harrogate HG1 a good place to live?
In Harrogate (HG1), recorded crime is 45% above the national average, homes sell for around £387,471 on average, there are 15 schools in the area (3 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 45% above average
- B Schools75% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£387,471
Population
44,429
Recorded crime
330.9
Schools
15
Broadband
92%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Harrogate HG1
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Harrogate HG1 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (34 of 20,704) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in HG1, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (174 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in HG1 (May 24–Jun 26, average 288/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 37%
- Households with children
- 22%
- Households
- 20,812
Owned 63% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 25%
Census 2021 (ONS), for HG1.
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Harrogate HG1: frequently asked questions
Is Harrogate HG1 a good place to live?
In Harrogate (HG1), recorded crime is 45% above the national average, homes sell for around £387,471 on average, there are 15 schools in the area (3 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Harrogate HG1?
Recorded crime in Harrogate HG1 runs at 330.9 per 1,000 properties, 45% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Harrogate HG1 safe?
Crime in Harrogate HG1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Harrogate HG1 runs at 330.9 per 1,000 properties, 45% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Harrogate HG1?
Homes in Harrogate HG1 sell for around £387,471 on average, based on 840 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Harrogate HG1 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Harrogate HG1 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (34 of 20,704) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Harrogate HG1?
There are 15 schools in Harrogate HG1 (8 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Harrogate HG1 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Harrogate HG1, 3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Harrogate HG1 a deprived area?
Harrogate HG1 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).