HG5 0BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Manor Orchards, 0.3km from Stockwell Lane in Knaresborough. Administratively it sits within Knaresborough West ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £258k, up 9.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HG5 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00140916 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANOR ORCHARDS, HG5 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANOR ORCHARDS, HG5 0BW.
258
52
£ 37,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG5 0BW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. HG5 0BW's 59% ownership and 52-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 9.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG5 0BW. The average age is 51.7. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 234,000
10 sales · Mean £ 241,350
Detached
£ 252,000
1 sales · Mean £ 252,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG5 0BW has low crime rates — 49 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
King James's School
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
The Forest School
Aspin Park Academy
Meadowside Academy
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Premier Food News & Wine0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Brymor0.5 km
- Castle Court Sweets0.5 km
- Castle Creamery0.5 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- The Advent Catering Group0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Age UK Knaresborough & District0.7 km
- Cafe di Lucca0.5 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Barny Bakes0.8 km
- Tasty House0.8 km
- Aakash Balti0.6 km
- Aragon Fisheries0.3 km
- Cave & Castle0.5 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Dower House Hotel0.9 km
- Newton House0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Blind Jacks0.5 km
- Blind Jacks Ltd0.5 km
- Knaresborough Masonic Lodge Club0.3 km
- Marquis of Granby0.3 km
- Six Poor Folk0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Lidl0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough0.7 km
- Starbeck2.9 km
- Hornbeam Park5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Charlton Drive0.1 km
- Charlton Drive0.1 km
- Manor Court0.2 km
- Manor Court0.2 km
- King James Road End0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HG50BW · Data under Open Government Licence