Harrogate HG5 area guide
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Is Harrogate HG5 a good place to live?
In Harrogate (HG5), recorded crime is 34% below the national average, homes sell for around £415,050 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 34% below average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£415,050
Population
27,469
Recorded crime
150.3
Schools
9
Broadband
91%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Harrogate HG5
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Harrogate HG5 is rated high. Around 3.1% of properties (388 of 12,441) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 199 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in HG5, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (70 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in HG5 (May 24–Jun 26, average 92/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 50
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 11,884
Owned 76% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for HG5.
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Harrogate HG5: frequently asked questions
Is Harrogate HG5 a good place to live?
In Harrogate (HG5), recorded crime is 34% below the national average, homes sell for around £415,050 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Harrogate HG5?
Recorded crime in Harrogate HG5 runs at 150.3 per 1,000 properties, 34% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Harrogate HG5 safe?
Crime in Harrogate HG5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Harrogate HG5 runs at 150.3 per 1,000 properties, 34% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Harrogate HG5?
Homes in Harrogate HG5 sell for around £415,050 on average, based on 414 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Harrogate HG5 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Harrogate HG5 is rated high. Around 3.1% of properties (388 of 12,441) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 199 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Harrogate HG5?
There are 9 schools in Harrogate HG5 (7 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Harrogate HG5 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Harrogate HG5, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Harrogate HG5 a deprived area?
Harrogate HG5 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).