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Bilton & Nidd Gorge

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About

Bilton & Nidd Gorge ward sits on the northern edge of Harrogate, characterised by a mix of residential areas and significant green space. The residential neighbourhoods are primarily suburban, with housing developments and local amenities. The ward's eastern boundary is formed by the River Nidd, which carves through a deep, wooded valley known as the Nidd Gorge. This area provides extensive public footpaths and woodland trails for walking and cycling.

The Nidd Gorge itself is a defining geological feature, with steep limestone cliffs and the river flowing below. The Bilton area includes traditional local shops and services along Bilton Lane. The ward contains several historical structures, including the old Bilton Hall and the stone arches of Bilton Viaduct, which carries the Harrogate Line railway across the gorge. This landscape creates a clear transition from the town into the countryside.

Area overview

On average Bilton & Nidd Gorge has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 17.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bilton & Nidd Gorge is £52,385 per year. Bilton & Nidd Gorge is home to around 7,363 people, with a population density of about 1,437.8 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bilton & Nidd Gorge Population
7,363
Population density
1,437.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.98(-37%)
Shoplifting
16.43(+88%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.12(-1%)
Burglary
5.03(-1%)
Other theft
5.03(-24%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,746
91.69%
Other White
326
4.43%
African
40
0.54%
Irish
38
0.52%
Indian
30
0.41%
Total population: 7,357

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,914
30.55%
No qualifications
1,143
18.24%
Level 3 (A level)
1,075
17.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
857
13.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
664
10.6%
Total 16+ residents: 6,266

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,436
40.51%
Owns with a mortgage
981
27.67%
Social rents from council
614
17.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
300
8.46%
Other social rented
109
3.07%
Total households: 3,545

Property prices in Bilton & Nidd Gorge

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£334
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £347K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £334 per square foot) in Bilton & Nidd Gorge area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,000 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bilton & Nidd Gorge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£399,950£340
Semi-Detached41£280,000£339
Terraced17£250,000£276

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bilton & Nidd Gorge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bilton & Nidd Gorge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295,000£108,750£215,000£194,750
2017£339,328£129,000£220,000£192,000
2018£317,200£128,000£215,500£215,000
2019£321,000£97,500£225,000£196,000
2020£357,500£128,000£230,000£203,500
2021£330,000£118,000£240,550£220,000
2022£391,000£150,250£275,000£236,500
2023£425,000£92,500£260,000£235,000
2024£371,000£169,000£250,000£227,500
2025£399,950£53,000£274,250£240,000
2026£342,500£292,000£267,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bilton & Nidd Gorge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bilton & Nidd Gorge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295£218£278£222
2017£263£190£263£221
2018£257£193£284£252
2019£297£264£223
2020£301£170£264£250
2021£292£210£303£255
2022£344£195£306£268
2023£369£191£316£257
2024£329£278£338£276
2025£340£103£335£270
2026£328£322£324
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bilton & Nidd Gorge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bilton & Nidd Gorge in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Bilton & Nidd Gorge

Is Bilton & Nidd Gorge safe?

Bilton & Nidd Gorge records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bilton & Nidd Gorge?

The median sale price in Bilton & Nidd Gorge is £280,000 (about £334 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Bilton & Nidd Gorge?

Bilton & Nidd Gorge scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bilton & Nidd Gorge sits around rank 20,602 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bilton & Nidd Gorge?

The average household income in Bilton & Nidd Gorge is around £52,385 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Bilton & Nidd Gorge

HG13AP

Knox Lane

HG14LY

Woodfield Square

HG13DD

Mill Gate

HG13LB

Sedley Close

HG13EE

Bachelor Gardens

HG14LL

Skipton Road

HG14HN

King Edwards Drive

HG13DN

Spencers Way

HG14HE

Church Avenue

HG14JU

Dene Park

HG13EL

Bachelor Gardens

HG14DH

Bilton Lane

HG13LD

Meadow Drive

HG14PR

Poplar Way

HG14LP

Bilton & Nidd Gorge

HG14LA

Knaresborough Road

HG14DJ

Bilton Lane

HG14FH

Cecil Place

HG13EN

Bachelor Avenue

HG14LD

Knaresborough Road

HG13LU

Masefield Close

HG13JS

Fieldway Close

HG14ES

Roche Avenue

HG14JZ

Bilton Lane

HG14NE

Alder Road

HG14EZ

Byland Place

HG14NT

Cavendish Street

HG14DL

Bilton Lane

HG14EG

Grosvenor Road

HG13LX

Swinburne Close

HG13LH

Meadow Croft

HG14HZ

Woodfield Road

HG13EG

Knox Close

HG13EF

Knox Road

HG14NX

Pine Street

HG13EH

Bachelor Drive

HG13DG

Bilton Lane

HG14NP

Cecil Street

HG14JW

Sandhill Drive

HG13BL

Hill Top Mount

HG14LT

Woodfield Gardens

HG14LU

Woodfield Avenue

HG13DL

Spencers Holt

HG14HL

King Edwards Drive

HG13AS

Knox Lane

HG14JL

Sandhill Drive

HG14ER

Fountains Avenue

HG13LS

Coleridge Drive

HG14NH

Albany Avenue

HG13JY

Meadow Croft

HG13DX

Hall Lane

HG14NQ

Albany Avenue

HG13NB

Milton Close

HG13DE

Old Trough Way

HG13ED

Wainfleet Road

HG14JB

Woodfield Road

HG14JS

Sandhill Drive

HG14JQ

Woodfield Road

HG13EB

Bilton & Nidd Gorge

HG13LE

Tennyson Avenue

HG13DZ

Hall Lane

HG14NG

Elm Road

HG14JR

Sandhill Drive

HG13LL

Meadow View

HG14EP

Fountains Avenue

HG14JE

Woodfield Road

HG14EN

Kirkham Place

HG13BN

Hall Lane

HG14LR

Woodfield Drive

HG14ET

Byland Road

HG14EH

Laburnum Grove

HG14NS

Albany Road

HG14EU

Byland Grove

HG13BP

Hill Top Grove

HG13LG

Meadow Way

HG14EX

Eastby Road

HG13LT

Marvell Rise

HG14LB

Bilton & Nidd Gorge

HG13DA

Knox Lane

HG14PP

Poplar Crescent

HG14LN

Woodfield Road

HG13AZ

Crab Apple Close

HG13JU

Bilton Lane

HG13LW

Chaucer Green

HG13DF

Old Barber

HG14ND

Woodfield Close

HG14JJ

Woodhall Grove

HG14JH

Woodhall Drive

HG13LJ

Meadow Gate

HG13LP

Dryden Close

HG14JG

Woodfield Road

HG13DH

Gordon Avenue

HG13BJ

Hill Top Avenue

HG13DQ

Bilton Lane

HG13DJ

Bilton Close

HG14DN

Bilton Lane

HG13LN

Keats Walk

HG14NB

Woodfield View

HG14LZ

Fox Court

HG13EA

Bachelor Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.