Meadow Gate Harrogate, North Yorkshire
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (HG1), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16604566.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £280,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3, E: 2, F: 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 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 190 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 85 to 87 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Church Avenue Medical Group, about 760 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £138,500 | £137,000 | £140,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £239,000 | £239,000 | £239,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £229,950 | £229,950 | £229,950 |
| 2006 | 1 | £177,475 | £177,475 | £177,475 |
| 2003 | 3 | £125,500 | £122,500 | £127,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £86,000 | £86,000 | £86,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | £50,650 | £49,500 | £51,800 |
| 1995 | 2 | £44,000 | £43,000 | £45,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2024 | 9 HG1 3LJ | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2017 | 6 HG1 3LJ | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2013 | 14 HG1 3LJ | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2012 | 2 HG1 3LJ | Semi-detached | £137,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2012 | 5 HG1 3LJ | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 14 May 2010 | 16 HG1 3LJ | Detached | £239,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2007 | 7 HG1 3LJ | Semi-detached | £229,950 | |
| 8 Sep 2006 | 8 HG1 3LJ | Semi-detached | £177,475 | |
| 10 Dec 2003 | 1 HG1 3LJ | Semi-detached | £125,500 | |
| 20 Jun 2003 | 7 HG1 3LJ | Semi-detached | £122,500 | |
| 9 Jan 2003 | 10 HG1 3LJ | Semi-detached | £127,500 | |
| 10 Dec 1999 | 11 HG1 3LJ | Detached | £86,000 | |
| 31 Oct 1996 | 8 HG1 3LJ | Semi-detached | £51,800 | |
| 26 Jul 1996 | 8 HG1 3LJ | Semi-detached | £49,500 | |
| 22 Dec 1995 | 1 HG1 3LJ | Semi-detached | £45,000 | |
| 19 Jan 1995 | 9 HG1 3LJ | Detached | £43,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (5); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (48% of about 1,190 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 3LJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| HG1 3LH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 85 m and 87 m above sea level (86 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HG1 3LH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HG1 3LJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Harrogate 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Starbeck 267,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Hornbeam Park 458,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 21 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 55 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Meadow View Bilton | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Stn Stand 4 Harrogate | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Jubilee Multi Storey Car Park | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Harrogate Civic Centre | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 18.4 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Church Avenue Medical Group | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Harrogate Spa Dental Care | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Yorkshire And The Humber | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Harrogate Police Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Bilton, Bilton | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 190 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.7 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 980 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North Outfall Allotments 1.9 ha | 340 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 6.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St John, a listed building (Grade II*), 580 m (0.4 miles) south-west. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St John | Listed building, Grade II* | 580 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Valley Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Wood | Wood | 360 m north |
| Red Cat Hill | Hill | 680 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Bilton Beck Wood | Wood | 920 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Viaduct Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Rudding Bottoms | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Appleby Carr | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.5 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 15 |
1 of the street's 15 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Coppice Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| New Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harrogate High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted's On The Corner HG1 4HW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Korner Kabin HG1 4HW | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Co-Op HG1 4HW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2017 |
| Atlas Arts HG1 3DT | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bilton Community Centre HG1 3DU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Meadow View (2); On or near Marvell Rise (2); On or near Meadowcroft (2); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (2); On or near Swinburne Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 62% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 10 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
Meadow Rise · Meadow Croft · Meadow View · Marvell Rise · Meadow Way · Gordon Avenue · Coleridge Drive · Swinburne Close · Hall Lane · Burns Way · Meadowcroft · Meadow Croft
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.