Ely Close Harrogate, North Yorkshire
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (HG3), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16605016.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £261,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 1, E: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in North Yorkshire costs £2,544 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Harrogate, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 140 m away, and Killinghall Moor Country Park (16 hectares) is about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 75 to 77 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Moss Healthcare Harrogate, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 45 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £261,000 | £261,000 | £261,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £199,000 | £199,000 | £199,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £218,000 | £218,000 | £218,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £215,500 | £215,500 | £215,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £159,950 | £159,950 | £159,950 |
| 1997 | 1 | £52,000 | £52,000 | £52,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £47,750 | £47,750 | £47,750 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul 2022 | 9 HG3 2TG | Semi-detached | £261,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2016 | 5 HG3 2TG | Terraced | £199,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2013 | 15 HG3 2TG | Semi-detached | £218,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2010 | 15 HG3 2TG | Semi-detached | £215,500 | |
| 1 Dec 2005 | 7 HG3 2TG | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 6 Feb 2004 | 15 HG3 2TG | Semi-detached | £159,950 | |
| 30 Jan 1997 | 9 HG3 2TG | Semi-detached | £52,000 | |
| 29 Aug 1996 | 3 HG3 2TG | Terraced | £47,750 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (2); 1967-1975 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Council tax
What each band costs in North Yorkshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,544 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,696 | £1,979 | £2,262 | £2,544 | £3,110 | £3,675 | £4,241 | £5,089 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (42% of about 830 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 75 m and 77 m above sea level (76 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HG3 2TF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HG3 2TG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Harrogate 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hornbeam Park 458,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Starbeck 267,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Norwich Drive Jennyfield | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Stn Stand 4 Harrogate | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Jubilee Multi Storey Car Park | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 16.7 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Moss Healthcare Harrogate | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jennyfield - The Pharmacist | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mr Ma Homa | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Yorkshire And The Humber | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Harrogate Police Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Jennyfield Drive Cashzone | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,560 m² | 140 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Killinghall Moor Country Park 16 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,220 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8.9 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Killinghall Moor Allotments 7,750 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 35 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Valley Gardens, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Knox Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Spruisty Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Red Cat Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Irongate Bridge Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Harlow Moor | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Rudding Bottoms | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 9 |
2 of the street's 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Yorkshire: see them on the North Yorkshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltergate Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 340 m | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Saltergate Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| New Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Coppice Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Killinghall Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Norwich Drive (15); On or near Lichfield Grove (11); On or near Nidderdale Way (6); On or near Lincoln Grove (3); On or near Salisbury Drive (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Salisbury Drive · Durham Way · Exeter Crescent · Lincoln Grove · Norwich Drive · Truro Crescent · Woodale Court · Truro Road · Appersett Close · Lichfield Grove · Nidderdale Way · Halton Gill Grove
All the streets in HG3 and across North Yorkshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.