HG5 0BQ is a sought-after residential area on Littondale Avenue, 0.7km from Stockwell Lane in Knaresborough. Administratively it sits within Knaresborough East ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
For serious buyers, HG5 0BQ is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k, down 3.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for HG5 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00140913 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LITTONDALE AVENUE, HG5 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTONDALE AVENUE, HG5 0BQ.
305
45
£ 52,300 /yr
52%
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. HG5 0BQ's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £261k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £261k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 3.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG5 0BQ. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
Semi-Detached
£ 231,000
19 sales · Mean £ 235,678
Detached
£ 290,000
4 sales · Mean £ 293,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG5 0BQ has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Forest School
Aspin Park Academy
Meadowside Academy
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
King James's School
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Advent Catering Group0.8 km
- Fisharama0.9 km
- Chain Lane Community Centre0.4 km
- WSH Baxterstorey0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Newton House1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Knaresborough Masonic Lodge Club1.0 km
- Marquis of Granby0.9 km
- Knaresborough Town AFC0.7 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Neo G Limited0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Lidl0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Chain Lane Fisheries0.4 km
- Chilli Hut0.4 km
- Sandwiches Unlimited0.7 km
- The Park Pantry, Building B0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough1.4 km
- Starbeck3.6 km
- Hornbeam Park6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Eastfield0.2 km
- Lunedale Ave0.2 km
- Eastfield0.2 km
- Nidderdale Dr0.3 km
- Nidderdale Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HG50BQ · Data under Open Government Licence