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
HG15EB
Strawberry Dale Square
HG15NB
Arthington Avenue
HG15QY
Victoria Avenue
HG15SA
Franklin Road
HG20FJ
Diamond Mews
HG20PU
West Cliffe Terrace
HG12WJ
Crescent Road
HG11HB
Stray
HG11HW
Trafalgar Road
HG11RD
James Street
HG11TE
Central Harrogate
HG12RT
Crescent Road
HG15AP
Park Parade
HG15PA
North Park Road
HG20LH
Cold Bath Road
HG20EY
Victoria Road
HG11BX
Mount Parade
HG11PH
Cambridge Crescent
HG15LQ
East Parade
HG20EN
Oak Terrace
HG20ND
Duchy Grove
HG11RU
Cambridge Street
HG11TJ
Central Harrogate
HG15JX
Franklin Square
HG15RX
North Park Road
HG20EJ
Victoria Road
HG15LB
East Parade
HG15HD
Mayfield Grove
HG20PY
Cold Bath Road
HG20EL
Beech Grove
HG20EU
Beech Grove
HG20HQ
Beech Grove
HG20LD
Florence Road
HG11ED
Victoria Avenue
HG11HT
Belford Square
HG11LA
Prospect Place
HG11ND
Princes Square
HG11QE
Cambridge Place
HG11RX
Beulah Street
HG12RA
Central Harrogate
HG15EF
Commercial Street
HG15EY
Mayfield Grove
HG20DN
West End Avenue
HG20ES
Beech Grove
HG20HF
Queen's Road
HG20HR
Manor Drive
HG20JN
Valley Drive
HG20LB
Lascelles Grove
HG20LE
Harlow Moor Drive
HG20NQ
Cold Bath Road
HG11DY
Central Harrogate
HG11RW
Cambridge Street
HG11BA
Bower Road
HG11HE
Robert Street
HG11PU
Cheltenham Crescent
HG12TG
Montpellier Gardens
HG15AD
Coach Road
HG20HD
Cold Bath Road
HG20JQ
Valley Mount
HG20LJ
Victoria Road
HG20PW
Cliffe Road
HG11BL
Brunswick Place
HG11DH
Back Cheltenham Mount
HG11DW
Cheltenham Mount
HG11QF
Oxford Street
HG12RJ
Union Street
HG15QQ
Victoria Avenue
HG15HH
Franklin Mount
HG15JT
Back Cheltenham Mount
HG15LX
Queensway
HG20EW
Beech Grove
HG20PZ
Harlow Manor Park
HG11AB
Central Harrogate
HG11DD
Cheltenham Parade
HG11HD
Stray
HG11HN
Trafalgar Court
HG11QS
James Street
HG11XX
Franklin Square
HG20JJ
Valley Drive
HG20LN
Esplanade
HG20LT
Glebe Avenue
HG20LX
Somerset Road
HG11HZ
Belford Place
HG11AG
Central Harrogate
HG11AH
Cambridge Terrace
HG11BB
Bower Road
HG11JT
Albert Street
HG11NS
Cambridge Road
HG15PN
North Park Drive
HG20EX
Beech Grove
HG20FL
Cold Bath Road
HG20JS
Valley Drive
HG11BW
Union Street
HG11EP
Stray
HG11HY
Albert Terrace
HG11PE
Cambridge Crescent
HG11PN
Cambridge Terrace
HG20JP
Valley Drive
HG20NF
Cold Bath Road
HG20PT
Heath Grove
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.