HG5 0AA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on York Place, 0.1km from Knaresborough in Knaresborough. Administratively it sits within Knaresborough West ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
For families considering a move, HG5 0AA represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £186k, down 58.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HG5 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00140927 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YORK PLACE, HG5 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK PLACE, HG5 0AA.
280
51
£ 37,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG5 0AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HG5 0AA spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 58.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG5 0AA. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 97,250
7 sales · Mean £ 101,178
Terraced
£ 272,500
6 sales · Mean £ 294,500
Detached
£ 232,500
2 sales · Mean £ 232,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG5 0AA has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
King James's School
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
Aspin Park Academy
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
The Forest School
Meadowside Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Premier Food News & Wine0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Brymor0.2 km
- Castle Court Sweets0.2 km
- Castle Creamery0.3 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- The Advent Catering Group0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Age UK Knaresborough & District0.4 km
- Cafe di Lucca0.3 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Barny Bakes0.9 km
- Tasty House0.9 km
- Aakash Balti0.3 km
- Aragon Fisheries0.1 km
- Cave & Castle0.2 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Dower House Hotel0.7 km
- Newton House0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Blind Jacks0.2 km
- Blind Jacks Ltd0.2 km
- Knaresborough Masonic Lodge Club0.0 km
- Marquis of Granby0.1 km
- Six Poor Folk0.2 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Lidl0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough0.5 km
- Starbeck2.6 km
- Hornbeam Park5.1 km
Bus Stops
- K'Boro York Place0.0 km
- Bus Stn Stand B0.1 km
- Bus Stn Stand C0.1 km
- Bus Stn Stand A0.1 km
- Knaresborough Centre0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HG50AA · Data under Open Government Licence