Postcode HG1 5QR 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 high crime levels, with around 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Stray is £52,800 per year. The nearest station is Harrogate located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 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 high crime rate, with approximately 87.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.6% 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 of residents in Stray is £52,800 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 98 ft away from HG1 5QR.
Stray near HG1 5QR 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Harrogate | N/A | Walking directions to Harrogate |
| 0.8 mi | Hornbeam Park | N/A | Walking directions to Hornbeam Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Stray or Two Hundred Acre | Large | Walking directions to The Stray or Two Hundred Acre |
| 0.3 mi | The Stray or Two Hundred Acre | Large | Walking directions to The Stray or Two Hundred Acre |
| 0.1 mi | The Stray or Two Hundred Acre | Large | Walking directions to The Stray or Two Hundred Acre |
Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £303,500 in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 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 | 13 | £865,000 |
| Flats | 111 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £565,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £455,000 |
10 year median price trend in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate
In the HG1 5QR postcode area, located within Stray, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HG1 5QR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | 92 Station Parade, Harrogate, HG1 1HD | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | Weetons Food Hall | 23-24 West Park, Harrogate, HG1 1BJ | Walking directions to Weetons Food Hall |
| 0.4 mi | Sowa | Bower Road, North Yorkshire, HG1 5BW | Walking directions to Sowa |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | St Winifred's Avenue, North Yorkshire, HG2 8LS | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Food | 18-20 Cambridge Place, Harrogate, HG1 1RX | Walking directions to M&S Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.