Highgate Park Harrogate, North Yorkshire
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (HG1), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16607812.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1).
- 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 C; 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 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 90 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 115 to 117 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Strayside Health, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 38 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 154 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1).
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 C (31% of about 1,220 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Harrogate (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 12, GRANBY ROAD, grade II
- GRANBY HOTEL, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- High Harrogate Working Mens Club, 5 Devonshire Place, Harrogate: up to 6 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- BR99 (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Grove Park Centre, Harrogate: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Back Dragon Parade, Harrogate, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Dragon Road car park, Harrogate: up to 38 homes, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Greenfield Court, 42 Wetherby Road, Harrogate: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- Florence House, 2 Haywra Street, Harrogate: up to 4 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| HG1 4PA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| HG1 4SR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 115 m and 117 m above sea level (116 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HG1 4PA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HG1 4SR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Harrogate 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Starbeck 267,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Hornbeam Park 458,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Granby Corner Wedderburn | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Stn Stand 4 Harrogate | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Robert Street Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 11 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dragon Road Car Park | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 17.1 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Strayside Health | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kingswood Dental Clinic | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Ripon Comm Hospital | 390 m |
| Police station | Harrogate Police Station | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Wayside Cashzone | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 73 ha | 90 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 460 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,590 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,690 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 73 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is St John's Well, a listed building (Grade II*), 330 m south. 57 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St John's Well | Listed building, Grade II* | 330 m south |
| 29 and 30, Regent Parade | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Grove House | Listed building, Grade II* | 950 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Valley Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hookstone Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Limekiln Plantation | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Bathing Well Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Red Cat Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Irongate Bridge Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Rudding Bottoms | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 5 | 5 |
None of the street's 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 310 m | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Willow Tree Community Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John Fisher Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Coppice Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Starbeck Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Granby HG1 4SR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 May 2026 |
| Granby Rose Care Home HG1 4SR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2026 |
| The Empress HG1 4SP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 4 Good | 24 Jul 2026 |
| The Secret Bakery HG2 7SR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Partou PlayAway HG1 4AD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Bravo's Pizza HG2 7SP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 4 Good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Golden Gate HG2 7SP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Taste Of China HG2 7SP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 4 Good | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Sushi Panda HG2 7SP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| WH Smith Hospitals Ltd HG2 7SX | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jun 2023 |
| Harrogate Healthcare Facilities HG2 7SX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Pizza Pizza Harrogate HG1 4AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Zen Kitchen Harrogate HG1 4AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| One Stop HG2 7LX | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2020 |
| The Mucky Duck HG1 4AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near (12); On or near Highgate Park (6); On or near Granby Park (4); On or near Church Square (4); On or near Silverfields Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Granby Rose Care Home (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, HG1 4SR) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 16 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Granby Farm Grove · Granby Road · Manners Close · Malton Chase · Sanders Walk · Silverfields Road · Granby Park · Roseville Drive · Roseville Avenue · Skipton Road · Fawcett Drive · Roseville Road
All the streets in HG1 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.