Living in Harrogate
Harrogate is a town in North Yorkshire.
Harrogate is a town. It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space.
Where is Harrogate?
- Type of place
- Town
- County
- North Yorkshire
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Nation
- England
Harrogate at a glance
- Schools: Strong local school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Pricey for the region
- Typical sale price: around £294k (median of 3,572 sales across the built-up area)
What Harrogate is known for
- Strong high street
- Walking & green space
Frequently asked questions
What is Harrogate like to live in?
Harrogate is a town. It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 56.3 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Harrogate is safer or less safe than similar places. Housing here is pricey for the region.
What is Harrogate known for?
Harrogate is known for strong high street, walking & green space.
Is Harrogate good for families?
Families in Harrogate have 20 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Police-recorded street crime was 56.3 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Harrogate is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Harrogate likely to suit?
Harrogate may suit people who value 20 rated schools within reach, easy access to parks and open countryside and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Harrogate?
Schools here perform strongly. Harrogate has 20 rated schools within reach.
Is Harrogate a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 56.3 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Harrogate is safer or less safe than similar places.
What are the main drawbacks of living in Harrogate?
The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is pricey for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.
How expensive is Harrogate?
Homes in Harrogate typically sell for around £294k, which is pricey for the region. Median of 3,572 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Harrogate?
Harrogate is a town in North Yorkshire, England.
See if Harrogate is a good match for you
Data last updated 2026-07-23.