Myrtle Square Harrogate, North Yorkshire
24 addresses across 3 postcodes (HG1), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16604585.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £340,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 7).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 A; Band D in North Yorkshire costs £2,544 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Harrogate, about 650 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 120 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 117 to 121 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 24 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Strayside Health, about 40 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 49% of households owned their home and 50% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 73 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £281,250 | £280,000 | £282,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2025 | 1, STRAYSIDE COTTAGES HG1 5AR | Semi-detached | £340,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 1, STRAYSIDE COTTAGES HG1 5AR | Semi-detached | £340,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2016 | 2, STRAYSIDE COTTAGES HG1 5AR | Semi-detached | £282,500 | |
| 5 Feb 2016 | 1, STRAYSIDE COTTAGES HG1 5AR | Semi-detached | £280,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2014 | 2, STRAYSIDE COTTAGES HG1 5AR | Other | £204,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 137 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2); House (2). Built: 2011 (3); 2012 onwards (2); 2015 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1); owner-occupied (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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (31% of about 2,130 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: 7.
- 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
- 10 AND 10A, REGENT PARADE (See details for further address information), grade II
- 12 AND 13, REGENT PARADE, grade II
- 13A Regent Parade with railings and attached workshop, grade II
- 2, REGENT PARADE (See details for further address information), grade II
- 9, REGENT PARADE, grade II
- Library House, grade II
- Nos. 5, 6 and 7 REGENT PARADE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- BR99 (130 m)
- High Harrogate Working Mens Club, 5 Devonshire Place, Harrogate: up to 6 homes, permissioned (200 m)
- Back Dragon Parade, Harrogate, permissioned (390 m)
- Dragon Road car park, Harrogate: up to 38 homes, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Florence House, 2 Haywra Street, Harrogate: up to 4 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Grove Park Centre, Harrogate: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Station Parade, Harrogate: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Balmoral Hotel, 16-18 Franklin Mount, Harrogate, permissioned (760 m (0.5 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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 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 5AR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| HG1 5AW | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| HG1 5NN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 24 addresses are between 117 m and 121 m above sea level (119 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HG1 5AR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HG1 5AW | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| HG1 5NN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Harrogate 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hornbeam Park 458,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Starbeck 267,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mowbray Health Centre Harrogate | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Stn Stand 4 Harrogate | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Jubilee Multi Storey Car Park | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 13 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dragon Road Car Park | 370 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 16.9 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Strayside Health | 40 m |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 40 m |
| NHS dentists | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Harrogate Dental And Implant Clinic | 290 m |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Yorkshire And The Humber | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Harrogate Police Station | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest M&S ATM | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 73 ha | 120 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 460 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3,590 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,690 m² | 370 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 73 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 29 and 30, Regent Parade, a listed building (Grade II*), 180 m north. 87 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 29 and 30, Regent Parade | Listed building, Grade II* | 180 m north |
| St John's Well | Listed building, Grade II* | 640 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Grove House | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Harrogate War Memorial | Listed building, Grade II* | 920 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Valley Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hookstone Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Red Cat Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Knox Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Harlow Moor | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Irongate Bridge Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Rudding Bottoms | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.9 | 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 | 23 | 24 |
1 of the street's 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harrogate High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | 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 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Coppice Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 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 |
| 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) |
| Willow Tree Community Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Western Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John Fisher Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harcourt Gardens Care Home HG1 5NL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 4 Good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Westmoreland Coffee Lounge HG1 5AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 4 Good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Higginsons Bakery HG1 5AW | Retailers - other | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 May 2026 |
| Deli Bar HG1 5AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Pizza Pizza Harrogate HG1 4AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Adams Balti & Pizza HG1 5AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Juggler's Pizza HG1 5AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Zen Kitchen Harrogate HG1 4AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 4 Good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| The Mucky Duck HG1 4AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Paint! Yorkshire HG1 5AZ | Retailers - other | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Vapour Wave Harrogate HG1 5AZ | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Devonshire Tap House HG1 4AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Harcourt Day Nursery HG1 5NL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| One Stop HG1 4AA | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Partou PlayAway HG1 4AD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Westmoreland Street (33); On or near Mowbray Square (11); On or near Regent Parade (7); On or near Devonshire Square (4); On or near The Grove (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 49% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 47% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 32% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 26% | 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) | 50% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 8 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
- HG1 5AR: 22 addresses
- HG1 5AW: 1 address of 50 in the postcode
- HG1 5NN: 1 address of 43 in the postcode
Nearby streets
The Square · Mowbray Square · Regent Parade · Park Chase · Myrtle Road · Westmoreland Street · Devonshire Place · The Grove · Kingsway · Mowbray Square · Chudleigh Road · Devonshire Mews
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.