Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

YORK GARTH, HG5 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK GARTH, HG5 0AL.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HG5 0AL 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.

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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

HG5 0AL has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

HG5 0AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on York Garth, 0.4km from Knaresborough in Knaresborough. Administratively it sits within Knaresborough West ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HG5 0AL is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 55 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k.

Census 2021 statistics for HG5 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00140919 (shared with 11 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 0AL. 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

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 470,000

1 sales · Mean £ 470,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HG5 0AL has low crime rates — 44 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 offences104
Anti-social behaviour40
Criminal damage and arson22
Drugs9
Public order9

school Local Schools

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King James's School

Good1575 pupils0.2 km
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Aspin Park Academy

Outstanding409 pupils0.5 km
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Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School

Good326 pupils0.6 km
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The Forest School

Outstanding140 pupils0.7 km
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Meadowside Academy

Outstanding210 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy

Good190 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • The Advent Catering Group0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Age UK Knaresborough & District0.7 km
  • Cafe di Lucca0.6 km
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • + 24 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Brymor0.5 km
  • Castle Court Sweets0.5 km
  • Castle Creamery0.5 km
  • Farm Dairy0.5 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Newton House0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Blind Jacks0.5 km
  • Blind Jacks Ltd0.5 km
  • Knaresborough Masonic Lodge Club0.3 km
  • Marquis of Granby0.2 km
  • Six Poor Folk0.5 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Aakash Balti0.6 km
  • Aragon Fisheries0.3 km
  • Cave & Castle0.5 km
  • Lawai Spice0.5 km
  • New Taste0.6 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knaresborough0.8 km
  • Starbeck2.8 km
  • Hornbeam Park5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • King James Road End0.1 km
  • King James School0.1 km
  • Swimming Pool0.2 km
  • Manor Court0.2 km
  • Manor Court0.2 km