HG2 or YO51?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
Figures gathered 17 September 2026.
- Homes sell for about 34% less in YO51 than in HG2.
- HG2 recorded fewer crimes in the same period, though busier places always record more.
- HG2 is the less deprived of the two on the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
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HG2
North Yorkshire
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YO51
North Yorkshire
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|---|---|---|
| Median home sale nearby | £464,000
from 197 sales |
£305,000
from 125 sales |
| Average sold price | £320,873 | No sales recorded |
| Area price growth (YoY) | +2.5% (North Yorkshire) | +2.5% (North Yorkshire) |
| Dwelling type | Detached house | Not recorded |
| Floor area | 203 m² | No certificate |
| Built | 1967–1975 | Not recorded |
| Energy rating | D | No certificate |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £2586/yr | No certificate |
| Schools likely to admit |
6 likely of 8 with a figure
St John Fisher Catholic Academy, Oatlands Infant School, St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Harrogate Grammar School |
3 likely, 1 borderline of 5 with a figure
Boroughbridge High School, Roecliffe CofE Primary School, Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 1 recorded | 52 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | 10 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
Common questions
Is HG2 or YO51 cheaper?
YO51 is the cheaper of the two. Homes around HG2 sell for about £464,000 and around YO51 for about £305,000, from HM Land Registry records of what actually changed hands.
Which has less crime, HG2 or YO51?
HG2 recorded fewer crimes in the same period (1 in HG2 against 52 in YO51, Police.uk). Busier places record more, so read this alongside how built-up each area is rather than on its own.
Is HG2 or YO51 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, HG2 sits in decile 10 of 10 and YO51 in decile 6, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in HG2 or YO51?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.