Whernside Close, Harrogate
House prices, sold prices and local information for HG3 2QT.
At a glance
6 property sales on Whernside Close, Harrogate have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 29 Apr 2022. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £384,583. Average sale prices rose from £348,750 in 2021 to £402,500 in 2022 (+15%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold.
House prices on Whernside Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Whernside Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all HG3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £384,583 | 29 Apr 2022 |
Sold prices on Whernside Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, Whernside Close HG3 2QT | 29 Apr 2022 | £425,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 21, Whernside Close HG3 2QT | 4 Mar 2022 | £420,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, Whernside Close HG3 2QT | 4 Feb 2022 | £420,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Whernside Close HG3 2QT | 21 Jan 2022 | £345,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Whernside Close HG3 2QT | 17 Dec 2021 | £352,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Whernside Close HG3 2QT | 17 Dec 2021 | £345,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Whernside Close
Crime
13 crimes were reported within about a mile of Whernside Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Whernside Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Lower River Wharfe Flood alert area
- Middle River Nidd catchment Flood alert area
- River Crimple catchment Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Whernside Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brackenfield School 127 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Saltergate Infant School 106 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Saltergate Junior School 211 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Duchy College 436 pupils | Other independent school | 2–18 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Western Primary School 478 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Beckwithshaw Community Primary School 68 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| New Park Primary Academy 165 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy 191 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Harrogate station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
- Hornbeam Park station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
- Pannal station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Ribblehead Road (opp, Ingleborough Drive) 1 min walk
- Ribblehead Road (adj, Ribblehead Road) 3 min walk
- Penny Pot Lane (E-bound, Penny Pot Lane Or Rough Road) 4 min walk
- Ethelburgas (W-bound, Penny Pot Lane) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Moss Healthcare Harrogate
28 Kings Road, Harrogate · 1.7 mi - Church Avenue Medical Group
The Surgery, 54 Church Avenue, Harrogate · 2.1 mi - Strayside Health
Mowbray Square Medical Centre, Myrtle Square, Harrogate · 2.2 mi - The Spa Surgery
Mowbray Square Medical Centre, Myrtle Square, Harrogate · 2.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 597 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,483 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 99% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 99% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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