Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

NORA AVENUE, HG5 0DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORA AVENUE, HG5 0DR.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

47

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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: HG5 0DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 50% social renting, HG5 0DR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

HG5 0DR is a safe, established residential area on Nora Avenue, 0.1km from Stockwell Lane in Knaresborough. Administratively it sits within Knaresborough West ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HG5 0DR is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for HG5 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00140910 (shared with 4 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 0DR. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

HG5 0DR has low crime rates — 43 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 offences104
Anti-social behaviour34
Criminal damage and arson24
Burglary7
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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The Forest School

Outstanding140 pupils0.3 km
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Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School

Good326 pupils0.4 km
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Meadowside Academy

Outstanding210 pupils0.4 km
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King James's School

Good1575 pupils0.7 km
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Aspin Park Academy

Outstanding409 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy

Good190 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Dawn Till Dusk0.8 km
  • Premier Food News & Wine0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Brymor0.7 km
  • Castle Court Sweets0.6 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • The Advent Catering Group0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Age UK Knaresborough & District0.8 km
  • Cafe di Lucca0.7 km
  • Caffe Nero0.6 km
  • + 24 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Barny Bakes0.7 km
  • J R's Yorkshire Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Tasty House0.7 km
  • Aakash Balti0.7 km
  • Aragon Fisheries0.6 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Dower House Hotel1.0 km
  • 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 Granby0.5 km
  • Six Poor Folk0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Lidl0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knaresborough0.8 km
  • Starbeck3.1 km
  • Harrogate5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Manor Crescent0.1 km
  • Manor Crescent0.1 km
  • Charlton Drive0.2 km
  • Chain Lane0.2 km
  • Charlton Drive0.2 km