HG5 0AW is a safe, established residential area on Princess Avenue, 0.5km from Stockwell Lane in Knaresborough. Administratively it sits within Knaresborough East ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HG5, HG5 0AW offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £344k, up 43.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HG5 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00140918 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCESS AVENUE, HG5 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS AVENUE, HG5 0AW.
280
45
£ 37,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HG5 0AW — age 45, 74% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £344k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 43.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG5 0AW. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
7 sales · Mean £ 317,944
Detached
£ 330,500
2 sales · Mean £ 330,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG5 0AW has low crime rates — 36 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
Aspin Park Academy
King James's School
The Forest School
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
Meadowside Academy
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- The Advent Catering Group0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Age UK Knaresborough & District0.9 km
- Cafe di Lucca0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Brymor0.7 km
- Castle Court Sweets0.7 km
- Castle Creamery0.7 km
- Farm Dairy0.7 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Newton House0.5 km
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Lidl0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Aakash Balti0.8 km
- Aragon Fisheries0.5 km
- Cave & Castle0.7 km
- Lawai Spice0.7 km
- New Taste0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough0.9 km
- Starbeck3.1 km
- Hornbeam Park5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Princess Drive0.2 km
- Princess Drive0.2 km
- Kings Road0.2 km
- Chain Lane0.2 km
- Princess Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HG50AW · Data under Open Government Licence