Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

LITTONDALE AVENUE, HG5 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTONDALE AVENUE, HG5 0BQ.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 52,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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.

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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. HG5 0BQ's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £261k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £261k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 3.3% year-on-year.

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

HG5 0BQ is a sought-after residential area on Littondale Avenue, 0.7km from Stockwell Lane in Knaresborough. Administratively it sits within Knaresborough East ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.

For serious buyers, HG5 0BQ is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k, down 3.3% 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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00140913 (shared with 4 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 0BQ. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

Semi-Detached

£ 231,000

19 sales · Mean £ 235,678

Detached

£ 290,000

4 sales · Mean £ 293,000

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

HG5 0BQ has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour39
Violence and sexual offences36
Burglary10
Other crime5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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The Forest School

Outstanding140 pupils0.4 km
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Aspin Park Academy

Outstanding409 pupils0.7 km
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Meadowside Academy

Outstanding210 pupils0.8 km
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Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School

Good326 pupils0.9 km
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King James's School

Good1575 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy

Good190 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Advent Catering Group0.8 km
  • Fisharama0.9 km
  • Chain Lane Community Centre0.4 km
  • WSH Baxterstorey0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Newton House1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Knaresborough Masonic Lodge Club1.0 km
  • Marquis of Granby0.9 km
  • Knaresborough Town AFC0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Neo G Limited0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Chain Lane Fisheries0.4 km
  • Chilli Hut0.4 km
  • Sandwiches Unlimited0.7 km
  • The Park Pantry, Building B0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knaresborough1.4 km
  • Starbeck3.6 km
  • Hornbeam Park6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Eastfield0.2 km
  • Lunedale Ave0.2 km
  • Eastfield0.2 km
  • Nidderdale Dr0.3 km
  • Nidderdale Drive0.3 km