Postcode HG1 5NB is located in an urban city, within the Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate 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 57.2 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 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HG1 5NB.
Stray near HG1 5NB 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Harrogate | N/A | Walking directions to Harrogate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 |
| 0.4 mi | The Stray or Two Hundred Acre | Large | Walking directions to The Stray or Two Hundred Acre |
Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,000 up to £1,950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £865,000 |
| Flats | 109 | £243,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £565,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £427,500 |
10 year median price trend in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate
In the HG1 5NB postcode area, located within Stray, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HG1 5NB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sowa | Bower Road, North Yorkshire, HG1 5BW | Walking directions to Sowa |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Bower Road, Harrogate, HG1 5DE | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Food | 18-20 Cambridge Place, Harrogate, HG1 1RX | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.2 mi | All In One | Bower Road, North Yorkshire, HG1 1BB | Walking directions to All In One |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Back Dragon Parade, North Yorkshire, HG1 5FH | Walking directions to Asda |
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.
Elected local representatives for HG1 5NB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tom Gordon
Harrogate and Knaresborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.