Area Guide – Harrogate (HG)

Living in Harrogate (HG)

Harrogate (HG) has crime levels below the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, multiple rail stations serve the area, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Harrogate (HG)

Is Harrogate (HG) a good place to live?

Harrogate (HG) has crime levels below the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and rail stations serving the area.

Are there good schools in Harrogate (HG)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 10 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Harrogate (HG)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Below England average (56 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 10 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Harrogate, St Peter's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.1 mi
St Peter's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	0.1 mi
Western Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	0.5 mi
St Aidan's Church of England High School	Secondary	Good	0.6 mi
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
Harrogate Grammar School	Secondary	Outstanding	0.7 mi
Harrogate High School	Secondary	Requires Improvement	0.9 mi
Coppice Valley Primary School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
St Robert's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Oatlands Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Oatlands Community Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Harrogate, Coppice Valley Community Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
St John Fisher Catholic Academy	Secondary	Good	0.9 mi
St John Fisher Catholic High School	Secondary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Woodfield Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Woodfield Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Woodfield County Infants' School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Harrogate, Bilton Grange Community Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Oatlands Community Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Woodlands Community Junior School, Harrogate	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Rossett Acre Primary School	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
Willow Tree Community Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Harrogate College	16 plus	Not rated	1.1 mi
Harrogate, New Park Community Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi
New Park Primary Academy	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
Rossett School	Secondary	Not rated	1.2 mi

directions_railway Transport 3 rail stations within 2 miles of the area centre

Station	Distance
Harrogate Rail Station	0.1 mi
Hornbeam Park Rail Station	0.9 mi
Starbeck Rail Station	1.6 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 5.8 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 49 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
NY HORIZONS HARROGATE	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
NY HORIZONS SKIPTON	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
MOSS HEALTHCARE HARROGATE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
MOSS HEALTHCARE (HEART OF HARROGATE PCN) - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
ST.LUKE'S MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
STRAYSIDE HEALTH (MOWBRAY SQUARE PCN) -COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
STRAYSIDE HEALTH	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
GP EXTENDED ACCESS - HARROGATE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
THE SPA SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
EAST PARADE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
YORKSHIRE HEALTH NETWORK HUB	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
NEWMEDICA HARROGATE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
THE LEEDS ROAD PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
GATESHEAD 0-19 HCP	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
STOCKTON 0-19 HCP	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
SUNDERLAND 0-19 HCP	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
OPTHALMOLOGY OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
NORTHUMBERLAND 0-19 HCP	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
SAME DAY EMERGENCY CARE SDEC	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
DERMATOLOGY OUTPATIENT CLINIC	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
RHEUMATOLOGY OUTPATIENT CLINIC	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
MND CLINIC	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
HOSPITAL AT HOME FRAILTY VIRTUAL WARD	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
SURGICAL ASSESSMENT UNIT - SAU	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
GYNAECOLOGY TEAM	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
HARROGATE, LEEDS AND YORK BOWEL CANCER SCREENING CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
SURGICAL SERVICES	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
NEUROLOGY	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
PAEDIATRIC OUTPATIENTS DEPARTMENT	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
HARROGATE OOH	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
ADULT COMMUNITY NURSING SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
HV CRAVEN, HARROGATE & RURAL	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
HV RICHMONDSHIRE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
HV RYEDALE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
HV SCARBOROUGH	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
HV SELBY,SHERBURN &TADCASTER	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
SPECIALIST NURSE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
MIDDLESBROUGH 0-19 HCP	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
DARLINGTON 0-19 HCP	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
DURHAM 0-19 HCP	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
WAKEFIELD 0-19 HV SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
KINGSWOOD SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
KINGSWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
CHURCH AVENUE MEDICAL GROUP	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
THE HEALTH CENTRE, KNARESBOROUGH ROAD	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
JENNYFIELD HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
ST MICHAELS HOSPICE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
YORKSHIRE EVENT CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
YORKSHIRE EVENT CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
HARROGATE DISTRICT HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	0.8 mi