HG5 0AG is a safe, established residential area on Princess Drive, 0.6km from Knaresborough in Knaresborough. Administratively it sits within Knaresborough East ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HG5, HG5 0AG offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £307k, down 21.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HG5 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00140917 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCESS DRIVE, HG5 0AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS DRIVE, HG5 0AG.
311
45
£ 37,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HG5 0AG spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 21.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG5 0AG. The average age is 45.1. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 275,250
13 sales · Mean £ 293,138
Terraced
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG5 0AG has low crime rates — 33 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
Aspin Park Academy
King James's School
The Forest School
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
Meadowside Academy
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- The Advent Catering Group0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Age UK Knaresborough & District0.9 km
- Cafe di Lucca0.8 km
- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Brymor0.7 km
- Castle Court Sweets0.7 km
- Castle Creamery0.7 km
- Farm Dairy0.7 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Newton House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Blind Jacks0.7 km
- Blind Jacks Ltd0.7 km
- Knaresborough Masonic Lodge Club0.5 km
- Marquis of Granby0.4 km
- Six Poor Folk0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Lidl0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Aakash Balti0.8 km
- Aragon Fisheries0.5 km
- Cave & Castle0.7 km
- Lawai Spice0.8 km
- New Taste0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough1.0 km
- Starbeck3.0 km
- Hornbeam Park5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Princess Drive0.1 km
- Princess Drive0.1 km
- Kings Road0.3 km
- King James Road End0.3 km
- Chain Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HG50AG · Data under Open Government Licence