Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

PRINCESS AVENUE, HG5 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS AVENUE, HG5 0AW.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates HG5 0AW — age 45, 74% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £344k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 43.1% year-on-year.

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

HG5 0AW is a safe, established residential area on Princess Avenue, 0.5km from Stockwell Lane in Knaresborough. Administratively it sits within Knaresborough East ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HG5, HG5 0AW offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £344k, up 43.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HG5 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00140918 (shared with 6 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 0AW. 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

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 310,000

7 sales · Mean £ 317,944

Detached

£ 330,500

2 sales · Mean £ 330,500

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

HG5 0AW has low crime rates — 36 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 offences89
Anti-social behaviour38
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order7
Other theft5

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 pupils0.6 km
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Meadowside Academy

Outstanding210 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy

Good190 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • The Advent Catering Group0.8 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-op0.7 km
  • Lidl0.4 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
  • Starbeck3.1 km
  • Hornbeam Park5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Princess Drive0.2 km
  • Princess Drive0.2 km
  • Kings Road0.2 km
  • Chain Lane0.2 km
  • Princess Terrace0.2 km