HG5 0AZ is a safe, established residential area on Kings Road, 0.4km from Stockwell Lane in Knaresborough. Administratively it sits within Knaresborough East ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
HG5 0AZ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, up 2.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HG5 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00140904 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGS ROAD, HG5 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS ROAD, HG5 0AZ.
346
40
£ 37,400 /yr
45%
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 0AZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 49% 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 up 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG5 0AZ. The average age is 40.3. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 166,000
7 sales · Mean £ 173,992
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG5 0AZ has low crime rates — 38 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
The Forest School
Aspin Park Academy
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
Meadowside Academy
King James's School
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Premier Food News & Wine0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Brymor0.9 km
- Castle Court Sweets0.8 km
- Castle Creamery0.8 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- The Advent Catering Group0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Age UK Knaresborough & District1.0 km
- Cafe di Lucca0.9 km
- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Barny Bakes0.9 km
- Tasty House0.9 km
- Aakash Balti0.9 km
- Aragon Fisheries0.7 km
- Cave & Castle0.9 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Newton House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Blind Jacks0.8 km
- Blind Jacks Ltd0.8 km
- Knaresborough Masonic Lodge Club0.7 km
- Marquis of Granby0.6 km
- Six Poor Folk0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Lidl0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough1.1 km
- Starbeck3.3 km
- Hornbeam Park5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Road0.0 km
- Princess Terrace0.0 km
- Chain Lane0.1 km
- Lunedale Ave0.2 km
- Manor Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HG50AZ · Data under Open Government Licence