HG1 area guide
Who lives in HG1, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- North Yorkshire
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Population
- 45,043 (2024)
HG1Postcode district · Harrogate
What HG1 is like
The HG1 postcode district in North Yorkshire covers 937 live postcodes and is home to about 45,043 people in 20,812 households. 62.5% of households own their home, 25% rent privately and 11.6% are in social housing. The largest age group is 50–54, and 60.2% of adults are in work. On deprivation, it sits near the middle of the scale for England. Higher-harm crime is below the England and Wales average. Homes in HG1 sold for a median of £269,000 over the year to August 2026.
How HG1 compares
Headline figures for HG1, set against England as a whole.
Around the middle. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 24.4 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 48% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where HG1 differs most from the national average.
- 01A big private rental marketPositive
25% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
- 02An older population
21.2% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.
- 03Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
HG1 FAQs
01Is HG1 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in HG1?The median sale price over the last year was £269,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £269,000.
03Is HG1 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in HG1?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers HG1?The local authority for HG1 is North Yorkshire.
The local authority for HG1 is North Yorkshire.
06How well connected is HG1?Connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.