HG5 0AP is a safe, established residential area on Princess Mount, 0.4km from Stockwell Lane in Knaresborough. Administratively it sits within Knaresborough East ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £293k, down 16.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HG5 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00140918 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCESS MOUNT, HG5 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS MOUNT, HG5 0AP.
280
45
£ 37,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
HG5 0AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 16.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG5 0AP. The average age is 44.9. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
7 sales · Mean £ 305,892
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG5 0AP 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
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
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Premier Food News & Wine0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Brymor0.7 km
- Castle Court Sweets0.7 km
- Castle Creamery0.7 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- The Advent Catering Group0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Age UK Knaresborough & District0.9 km
- Cafe di Lucca0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Barny Bakes0.9 km
- Tasty House0.9 km
- Aakash Balti0.7 km
- Aragon Fisheries0.5 km
- Cave & Castle0.7 km
- + 11 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- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Lidl0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough0.9 km
- Starbeck3.1 km
- Hornbeam Park5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Road0.2 km
- Chain Lane0.2 km
- Princess Terrace0.2 km
- Charlton Drive0.2 km
- Manor Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HG50AP · Data under Open Government Licence