HG5 is a postcode district in Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 589 active and 252 retired postcodes.
The largest share of HG5 (19%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (18%). A further 16% of the district is made up of a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes HG5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in HG5 are around £412k, up 7.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across HG5 at 166 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full HG5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
HG5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the HG5 postcode area.
18,726
46
£ 46,080 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
HG5 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £412k. Property prices are trending up 7.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Scotton Lingerfield Primary School
Staveley Community Primary School
Goldsborough Church of England Primary School
King James's School
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Aspin Park Academy
Meadowside Academy
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Dower House Hotel
- Goldsborough Hall
- Newton House
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- The Courtyard Cafe
- WSH Baxterstorey
- Cave & Castle
- Age UK Knaresborough & District
- Blue Bell Inn
- + 42 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- J R's Yorkshire Fish & Chips
- Lawai Spice
- New Taste
- Nord
- Old Friend
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Blind Jacks
- Blind Jacks Ltd
- Knaresborough Golf Club
- Knaresborough Masonic Lodge Club
- Knaresborough Town AFC
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op
- Lidl
- Marks & Spencer
- Tesco
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Ainsty Farms Direct
- Castle Court Sweets
- Castle Creamery
- Dawn Till Dusk
- Farm Dairy
- + 22 more
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