Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

YORK PLACE, HG5 0AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK PLACE, HG5 0AA.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HG5 0AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences89
Anti-social behaviour56
Criminal damage and arson21
Other theft13
Public order12

school Local Schools

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King James's School

Good1575 pupils0.3 km
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Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School

Good326 pupils0.4 km
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Aspin Park Academy

Outstanding409 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy

Good190 pupils0.8 km
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The Forest School

Outstanding140 pupils0.8 km
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Meadowside Academy

Outstanding210 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Dower House Hotel0.7 km
  • Newton House0.0 km
local_bar

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
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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