Postcode HG1 4SW is located in an urban city, within the High Harrogate & Kingsley ward of North Yorkshire in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Stray area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Stray is £61,071 per year. The nearest station is Harrogate located about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is The Stray or Two Hundred Acre.
Stray has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,448 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Stray has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stray is £61,071 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 300 ft away from HG1 4SW.
Stray near HG1 4SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Harrogate located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Harrogate | N/A | Walking directions to Harrogate |
| 1 mi | Hornbeam Park | N/A | Walking directions to Hornbeam Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Stray or Two Hundred Acre | Large | Walking directions to The Stray or Two Hundred Acre |
| 0 mi | The Stray or Two Hundred Acre | Large | Walking directions to The Stray or Two Hundred Acre |
| 0.4 mi | The Stray or Two Hundred Acre | Large | Walking directions to The Stray or Two Hundred Acre |
Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £274,825 in High Harrogate & Kingsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £810,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £585,000 |
| Flats | 40 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £319,250 |
| Terraced | 50 | £259,945 |
10 year median price trend in High Harrogate & Kingsley
In the HG1 4SW postcode area, located within Stray, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HG1 4SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | St Winifred's Avenue, North Yorkshire, HG2 8LS | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Devonshire Place, North Yorkshire, HG1 4AA | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Back Dragon Parade, North Yorkshire, HG1 5FH | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Bower Road, Harrogate, HG1 5DE | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Sowa | Bower Road, North Yorkshire, HG1 5BW | Walking directions to Sowa |
Annual council tax rates for North Yorkshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.