Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate is a ward in the heart of Harrogate, North Yorkshire. It includes the town centre, known for its mix of independent shops, cafes, and historic architecture. The area is home to key landmarks such as the Royal Hall and Harrogate Convention Centre, which host events and performances. Valley Gardens, a large public park, offers green space with floral displays, walking paths, and a children’s play area.
The ward has a mix of residential and commercial properties, with a range of housing options from Victorian terraces to modern apartments. Transport links are well-served by Harrogate railway station and local bus routes. The area also features several schools and healthcare facilities, making it a practical place to live. Its central location provides easy access to amenities while maintaining a balance of urban and natural spaces.
On average Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate is £48,252 per year. There are 4 schools in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £303,500 in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,500 up to £1,850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £895,000 |
| Flats | 106 | £234,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £700,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £455,000 |
10 years price trend in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate
HG11DU
Cheltenham Parade
HG11HR
Robert Street
HG11TS
Central Harrogate
HG15AJ
Christ Church Oval
HG15DP
East Park Road
HG15ND
Queensway
HG15QN
South Park Road
HG15QS
East Park Road
HG20DP
Cold Bath Road
HG20HE
Queen's Road
HG20HL
Wordsworth Crescent
HG20LQ
Byron Walk Mews
HG20LZ
Glebe Road
HG11SG
Trafalgar Road
HG11UE
Central Harrogate
HG11US
Commercial Street
HG12EG
Montpellier Gardens
HG12SY
Montpellier Road
HG12RY
Central Harrogate
HG15ED
Franklin Road
HG20HA
Queen's Road
HG20JT
Valley Drive
HG20JW
Valley Drive
HG20PA
Beechwood Crescent
HG20QA
Back Royal Parade
HG11QX
James Street
HG11DB
Cheltenham Parade
HG11UF
Central Harrogate
HG15QR
Homestead Road
HG15JU
Coppice Drive
HG20DH
Valley Drive
HG20PH
Cold Bath Place
HG11HF
Stray
HG11AF
Central Harrogate
HG11AA
Cambridge Road
HG11AE
Market Place
HG11DX
Victoria Avenue
HG11EQ
Prospect Place
HG11LB
Cambridge Road
HG11LL
Princes Square
HG11QJ
Beulah Street
HG11TD
Station Square
HG12QY
Montpellier Square
HG12RL
Franklin Square
HG15PD
Marlborough Road
HG15RD
Victoria Avenue
HG15RH
Homestead Road
HG20PB
Beechwood Crescent
HG11JL
Albert Street
HG11LX
Princes Square
HG11QH
Beulah Street
HG11RF
James Street
HG12BU
Parliament Street
HG12HU
Springfield Avenue
HG12TJ
Stray
HG15AG
Park Chase
HG15NA
Chelmsford Road
HG15PP
Queen Parade
HG20LF
Harlow Moor Road
HG11NJ
Princes Street
HG20NJ
Cold Bath Road
HG11JD
Victoria Avenue
HG11NG
Princes Street
HG12RS
Crescent Road
HG15AB
Harcourt Drive
HG15AE
Park Parade
HG15PZ
Victoria Avenue
HG20ER
Beech Grove
HG20NB
Duchy Avenue
HG20PP
Harlow Terrace
HG11EY
Back York Place
HG11SS
Station Bridge
HG12SA
Crescent Gardens
HG15EZ
Mayfield Terrace
HG15PE
Stray
HG20JY
Harlow Moor Drive
HG20NE
Albert Street
HG20NT
Cold Bath Road
HG11BY
Granville Road
HG12RZ
Central Harrogate
HG11DJ
Cheltenham Road
HG11PY
Oxford Street
HG12TA
Royal Parade
HG19WD
Central Harrogate
HG15AF
Christ Church Oval
HG15HA
Mayfield Place
HG15HB
Mayfield Grove
HG15LA
Franklin Square
HG15RJ
Princes Villa Road
HG15RQ
North Park Road
HG20HW
Cold Bath Road
HG20LP
St Mary's Avenue
HG20NX
Cold Bath Road
HG20PS
West Cliffe Grove
HG11JZ
John Street
HG11UB
Bower Road
HG12HY
Franklin Square
HG15JP
Franklin Square
HG12QU
Cambridge Crescent
HG15AH
Park Parade
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.