HG5 0AN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on York Close, 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 0AN 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 rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £558k.
Census 2021 statistics for HG5 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00140919 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YORK CLOSE, HG5 0AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK CLOSE, HG5 0AN.
299
55
£ 37,400 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG5 0AN 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
With 45% social renting, HG5 0AN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG5 0AN. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 558,000
1 sales · Mean £ 558,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG5 0AN has low crime rates — 37 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
Aspin Park Academy
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
The Forest School
Meadowside Academy
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Premier Food News & Wine1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Brymor0.6 km
- Castle Court Sweets0.5 km
- Castle Creamery0.6 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- The Advent Catering Group0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Age UK Knaresborough & District0.8 km
- Cafe di Lucca0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Barny Bakes1.0 km
- Tasty House1.0 km
- Aakash Balti0.6 km
- Aragon Fisheries0.3 km
- Cave & Castle0.6 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Newton House0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Blind Jacks0.6 km
- Blind Jacks Ltd0.6 km
- Knaresborough Masonic Lodge Club0.3 km
- Marquis of Granby0.3 km
- Six Poor Folk0.6 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Lidl0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough0.8 km
- Starbeck2.9 km
- Hornbeam Park5.4 km
Bus Stops
- King James Road End0.2 km
- King James School0.2 km
- Swimming Pool0.2 km
- Princess Drive0.2 km
- Princess Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HG50AN · Data under Open Government Licence