Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

CHAIN LANE, HG5 0DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAIN LANE, HG5 0DH.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates HG5 0DH — age 40, 49% ownership, 38% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £353k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 39.2% year-on-year.

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

HG5 0DH is a safe, established residential area on Chain Lane, 0.3km from Stockwell Lane in Knaresborough. Administratively it sits within Knaresborough East ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.

Within the HG5 district, this postcode is characterised by a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £353k, down 39.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HG5 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00140904 (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 0DH. 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

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 295,000

3 sales · Mean £ 285,000

Detached

£ 338,000

3 sales · Mean £ 383,666

Terraced

£ 257,500

1 sales · Mean £ 257,500

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

HG5 0DH has low crime rates — 40 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 offences101
Anti-social behaviour31
Criminal damage and arson21
Burglary7
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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The Forest School

Outstanding140 pupils0.1 km
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Meadowside Academy

Outstanding210 pupils0.4 km
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Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School

Good326 pupils0.5 km
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Aspin Park Academy

Outstanding409 pupils0.8 km
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King James's School

Good1575 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy

Good190 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Dawn Till Dusk0.9 km
  • Premier Food News & Wine0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Brymor0.9 km
  • Castle Court Sweets0.8 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • The Advent Catering Group0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Age UK Knaresborough & District0.9 km
  • Cafe di Lucca0.8 km
  • Caffe Nero0.8 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Barny Bakes0.7 km
  • J R's Yorkshire Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Tasty House0.7 km
  • Aakash Balti0.8 km
  • Aragon Fisheries0.7 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Newton House0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Blind Jacks0.8 km
  • Blind Jacks Ltd0.8 km
  • Knaresborough Masonic Lodge Club0.7 km
  • Marquis of Granby0.7 km
  • Six Poor Folk0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Lidl0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knaresborough1.0 km
  • Starbeck3.3 km
  • Harrogate5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Manor Crescent0.1 km
  • Manor Crescent0.1 km
  • Princess Terrace0.2 km
  • Chain Lane0.2 km
  • Kings Road0.2 km