Harrogate HG2 area guide
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Is Harrogate HG2 a good place to live?
In Harrogate (HG2), recorded crime is 21% below the national average, homes sell for around £467,908 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (6 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 21% below average
- A Schools100% 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
£467,908
Population
44,130
Recorded crime
179.1
Schools
13
Broadband
96%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Harrogate HG2
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Harrogate HG2 is rated high. Around 0.3% of properties (52 of 16,804) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 13 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 HG2, 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 (137 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in HG2 (May 24–Jun 26, average 149/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 46
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 18,953
Owned 70% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 20%
Census 2021 (ONS), for HG2.
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Harrogate HG2: frequently asked questions
Is Harrogate HG2 a good place to live?
In Harrogate (HG2), recorded crime is 21% below the national average, homes sell for around £467,908 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (6 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Harrogate HG2?
Recorded crime in Harrogate HG2 runs at 179.1 per 1,000 properties, 21% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Harrogate HG2 safe?
Crime in Harrogate HG2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Harrogate HG2 runs at 179.1 per 1,000 properties, 21% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Harrogate HG2?
Homes in Harrogate HG2 sell for around £467,908 on average, based on 635 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Harrogate HG2 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Harrogate HG2 is rated high. Around 0.3% of properties (52 of 16,804) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 13 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Harrogate HG2?
There are 13 schools in Harrogate HG2 (7 primary, 4 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Harrogate HG2 any good?
Of the 6 Ofsted-rated schools in Harrogate HG2, 6 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Harrogate HG2 a deprived area?
Harrogate HG2 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).