Harrogate - Near Flashcards
Location
Spa town in Nirth Yorkshire, England
17 miles north of Leeds and 16 miles west of York
Grew out of two smaller settlements in the 17th century, High Harrogate and Low Harrogate
Locale
Spa water contains iron, sulphur and common salt
In the 17th century Harrogate water was a popular health treatment, which led to influx of wealthy yet ill visitors
Population grew after the arrival of the railway
More recently developed conference functions and tourist events such as the finish of a Tour de France stage
Economic success is based on service, tertiary activities rather than manufacturing
Voted the happiest place to live in 2013
Age in 2011
High proportion of 60+ compared to the national average
In Rosset Ward 29% of the population were 60+
Across Harrogate a significant part of the population is approaching or in retirement age
Ethnicity in 2011
Higher proportion of white British residents than the national average
92.3% were white British in the Rosset Ward with only 4.1% from black or other minority ethnic groups
Unemployment in 2011
- 6% in Harrogate
2. 1% in the Rosset Ward which is less than the national unemployment rate of 4.4%
Average house price in 2017
£265,000 in Harrogate
£397,000 in the HG2 postcode area
National average is £220,000
What rank out of 326 was Harrogate determined in terms of deprivation in the 2015 IMD
283
Where 1 is the most deprived
Areas of the Rosset Ward is in the top 10% least deprived in England
Life expectancy in 2015
81
