HG5 0AQ is a safe, established residential area on Princess Close, 0.5km from Knaresborough in Knaresborough. Administratively it sits within Knaresborough East ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for HG5 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00140917 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCESS CLOSE, HG5 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS CLOSE, HG5 0AQ.
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
HG5 0AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG5 0AQ. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG5 0AQ has low crime rates — 30 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
30 nearby- The Advent Catering Group0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Age UK Knaresborough & District0.9 km
- Cafe di Lucca0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Brymor0.7 km
- Castle Court Sweets0.7 km
- Castle Creamery0.7 km
- Farm Dairy0.7 km
- + 14 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-op0.6 km
- Lidl0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Aakash Balti0.8 km
- Aragon Fisheries0.5 km
- Cave & Castle0.7 km
- Lawai Spice0.7 km
- New Taste0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough0.9 km
- Starbeck3.0 km
- Hornbeam Park5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Princess Drive0.1 km
- Princess Drive0.1 km
- King James Road End0.3 km
- King James School0.3 km
- Swimming Pool0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HG50AQ · Data under Open Government Licence