Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

PRINCESS CLOSE, HG5 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS CLOSE, HG5 0AQ.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences82
Anti-social behaviour35
Criminal damage and arson15
Burglary7
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Aspin Park Academy

Outstanding409 pupils0.4 km
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King James's School

Good1575 pupils0.4 km
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The Forest School

Outstanding140 pupils0.6 km
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Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School

Good326 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 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Newton House0.5 km
local_bar

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
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Supermarkets

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

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