HG5 0AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on York Road, 0.3km from Knaresborough in Knaresborough. Administratively it sits within Knaresborough West ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HG5 0AF is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 55 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k.
Census 2021 statistics for HG5 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00140919 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YORK ROAD, HG5 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK ROAD, HG5 0AF.
299
55
£ 37,400 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG5 0AF 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
Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in HG5 0AF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG5 0AF. The average age is 55.0. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 522,500
2 sales · Mean £ 522,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG5 0AF 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.
school Local Schools
King James's School
Aspin Park Academy
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
The Forest School
Meadowside Academy
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- The Advent Catering Group0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Age UK Knaresborough & District0.7 km
- Cafe di Lucca0.5 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Brymor0.5 km
- Castle Court Sweets0.5 km
- Castle Creamery0.5 km
- Farm Dairy0.5 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Newton House0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Blind Jacks0.5 km
- Blind Jacks Ltd0.5 km
- Knaresborough Masonic Lodge Club0.3 km
- Marquis of Granby0.2 km
- Six Poor Folk0.5 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Lidl0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Aakash Balti0.6 km
- Aragon Fisheries0.3 km
- Cave & Castle0.5 km
- Lawai Spice0.5 km
- New Taste0.6 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough0.8 km
- Starbeck2.8 km
- Hornbeam Park5.3 km
Bus Stops
- King James Road End0.1 km
- King James School0.1 km
- Swimming Pool0.1 km
- Manor Court0.2 km
- Manor Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HG50AF · Data under Open Government Licence