HG5 0BE is a sought-after residential area on Dentdale Drive, 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 0BE offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £298k, down 33.3% year-on-year. 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 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00140907 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DENTDALE DRIVE, HG5 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENTDALE DRIVE, HG5 0BE.
308
44
£ 52,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG5 0BE 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
HG5 0BE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £298k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 33.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG5 0BE. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 257,500
13 sales · Mean £ 254,500
Detached
£ 355,000
4 sales · Mean £ 381,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG5 0BE has low crime rates — 38 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
The Forest School
Aspin Park Academy
Meadowside Academy
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
King James's School
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- The Advent Catering Group0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Cafe di Lucca1.0 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Drakes Fish & Chips0.9 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Brymor1.0 km
- Castle Court Sweets0.9 km
- Castle Creamery0.9 km
- Farm Dairy0.9 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Newton House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Blind Jacks0.9 km
- Blind Jacks Ltd0.9 km
- Knaresborough Masonic Lodge Club0.8 km
- Marquis of Granby0.7 km
- Six Poor Folk1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Lidl0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Aakash Balti1.0 km
- Aragon Fisheries0.8 km
- Cave & Castle1.0 km
- Lawai Spice1.0 km
- New Taste1.0 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough1.1 km
- Starbeck3.3 km
- Hornbeam Park5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Lunedale Ave0.1 km
- Eastfield0.1 km
- Eastfield0.1 km
- Princess Terrace0.1 km
- Kings Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HG50BE · Data under Open Government Licence