At a Glance
Average Property Price - HG
£382,400
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - HG
£42,702
2023 census data
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - HG
1.9%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
District Rankings — HG
Top 5 districts in HG ranked by average sale price.
Street Rankings — Harrogate (HG)
Top 10 streets in Harrogate (HG) ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shawfield Head | £3,600,000 |
| 2 | Dawcross Rise | £2,400,000 |
| 3 | High Lane | £2,300,000 |
| 4 | Fulwith Mill Lane | £2,225,000 |
| 5 | Fulwith Road | £1,950,000 |
| 6 | St James Drive | £1,800,000 |
| 7 | Nidd Bank | £1,700,000 |
| 8 | Malthouse Lane | £1,606,667 |
| 9 | Bishopton | £1,600,000 |
| 10 | Lands Lane | £1,556,250 |
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in HG is £382,000, placing it among the most expensive areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 1.9% annually — a slower pace than the national average — suggesting the market here has matured and appreciated more steadily than faster-growing regions elsewhere.
Rent & Yield Trends
Rental data for the HG postcode area is unavailable, so we cannot report on current rent levels, their recent growth trajectory, or buy-to-let yields at this time.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in HG is £42,702, placing it above the national average. The price-to-income ratio stands at 9.7x, indicating that property prices have become less affordable relative to local earnings since 2016, when the ratio was 9.3x. Rental affordability data is not available for comparison.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than average, with over a quarter (23.4%) aged 65 and above, compared to the national figure of 19.6%, and those aged 50–64 represent 22.4% against a national norm of 19.8%. Conversely, the 16–24 age group is underrepresented at 8.6%. Outright home ownership is strong at 38.2%, above the national average of 33.7%. Employment is skewed towards managers and professionals: managers represent 17.0% of the workforce against 13.4% nationally, whilst professionals are proportionate at 20.6%. The plant and machinery operative category is notably low at 4.3% compared to the national average of 6.6%.