HG5 0AD is a mixed residential area on York Place, 0.1km from Knaresborough in Knaresborough. Administratively it sits within Knaresborough West ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HG5 0AD is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £258k, up 196.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HG5 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00140919 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YORK PLACE, HG5 0AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK PLACE, HG5 0AD.
299
55
£ 37,400 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG5 0AD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
HG5 0AD has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 55-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 196.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG5 0AD. The average age is 55.0. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 307,000
3 sales · Mean £ 284,000
Flat
£ 103,500
3 sales · Mean £ 120,666
Detached
£ 677,250
1 sales · Mean £ 677,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HG5 0AD is moderate at 56 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
The Forest School
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Meadowside Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Premier Food News & Wine0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Brymor0.3 km
- Castle Court Sweets0.3 km
- Castle Creamery0.3 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- The Advent Catering Group0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Age UK Knaresborough & District0.5 km
- Cafe di Lucca0.3 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Barny Bakes0.9 km
- Tasty House0.9 km
- Aakash Balti0.4 km
- Aragon Fisheries0.1 km
- Cave & Castle0.3 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Dower House Hotel0.8 km
- Newton House0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Blind Jacks0.3 km
- Blind Jacks Ltd0.3 km
- Knaresborough Masonic Lodge Club0.1 km
- Marquis of Granby0.0 km
- Six Poor Folk0.3 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Co-op1.0 km
- Lidl0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough0.5 km
- Starbeck2.7 km
- Hornbeam Park5.2 km
Bus Stops
- K'Boro York Place0.1 km
- Manor Court0.1 km
- Manor Court0.1 km
- King James Road End0.1 km
- Swimming Pool0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HG50AD · Data under Open Government Licence