Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

GREENGATE DRIVE, HG5 9EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENGATE DRIVE, HG5 9EN.

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Population

229

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 56,000 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HG5 9EN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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

HG5 9EN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £405k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £405k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

HG5 9EN is a sought-after residential area on Greengate Drive, 0.2km from Scriven in Knaresborough. Administratively it sits within Knaresborough East ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.

For serious buyers, HG5 9EN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 96% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k. 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 9EN are sourced from Output Area E00140953 (shared with 19 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 9EN. The average age is 53.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 405,750

2 sales · Mean £ 405,750

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

HG5 9EN has low crime rates — 11 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 offences9
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy

Good190 pupils0.9 km
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Meadowside Academy

Outstanding210 pupils0.9 km
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Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School

Good326 pupils1.2 km
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The Forest School

Outstanding140 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Dawn Till Dusk0.5 km
  • Premier Food News & Wine0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Advent Catering Group0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Barny Bakes0.7 km
  • J R's Yorkshire Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Tasty House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knaresborough1.4 km
  • Starbeck3.3 km
  • Harrogate5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • The Pastures0.2 km
  • Park Gate0.3 km
  • Park Gate0.3 km
  • Park Gate0.3 km
  • Bar Lane0.4 km