Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

PRINCESS MOUNT, HG5 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS MOUNT, HG5 0AP.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

45

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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: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

HG5 0AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 16.6% year-on-year.

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

HG5 0AP is a safe, established residential area on Princess Mount, 0.4km from Stockwell Lane in Knaresborough. Administratively it sits within Knaresborough East ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £293k, down 16.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HG5 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00140918 (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 0AP. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 320,000

7 sales · Mean £ 305,892

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

HG5 0AP has low crime rates — 37 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 offences100
Anti-social behaviour36
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order8
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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King James's School

Good1575 pupils0.5 km
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Aspin Park Academy

Outstanding409 pupils0.5 km
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The Forest School

Outstanding140 pupils0.5 km
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Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School

Good326 pupils0.6 km
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Meadowside Academy

Outstanding210 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy

Good190 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Premier Food News & Wine0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Brymor0.7 km
  • Castle Court Sweets0.7 km
  • Castle Creamery0.7 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • The Advent Catering Group0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Age UK Knaresborough & District0.9 km
  • Cafe di Lucca0.7 km
  • Caffe Nero0.7 km
  • + 24 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Barny Bakes0.9 km
  • Tasty House0.9 km
  • Aakash Balti0.7 km
  • Aragon Fisheries0.5 km
  • Cave & Castle0.7 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • 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 Granby0.4 km
  • Six Poor Folk0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Lidl0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knaresborough0.9 km
  • Starbeck3.1 km
  • Hornbeam Park5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Road0.2 km
  • Chain Lane0.2 km
  • Princess Terrace0.2 km
  • Charlton Drive0.2 km
  • Manor Crescent0.2 km