HG5 0BU is a mixed residential area on Park Close, 0.2km from Knaresborough in Knaresborough. Administratively it sits within Knaresborough West ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
For families considering a move, HG5 0BU represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £204k.
Census 2021 statistics for HG5 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00140915 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK CLOSE, HG5 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK CLOSE, HG5 0BU.
255
42
£ 37,400 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG5 0BU 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
HG5 0BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG5 0BU. The average age is 42.2. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 204,250
2 sales · Mean £ 204,250
Terraced
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HG5 0BU is moderate at 59 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
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
King James's School
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
The Forest School
Meadowside Academy
Aspin Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Dawn Till Dusk0.8 km
- Premier Food News & Wine0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Brymor0.3 km
- Castle Court Sweets0.2 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- The Advent Catering Group0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Age UK Knaresborough & District0.3 km
- Cafe di Lucca0.2 km
- Caffe Nero0.2 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Barny Bakes0.6 km
- J R's Yorkshire Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Tasty House0.6 km
- Aakash Balti0.2 km
- Aragon Fisheries0.3 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Dower House Hotel0.6 km
- Newton House0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Blind Jacks0.2 km
- Blind Jacks Ltd0.2 km
- Knaresborough Masonic Lodge Club0.2 km
- Marquis of Granby0.3 km
- Six Poor Folk0.3 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- Lidl0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough0.4 km
- Starbeck2.6 km
- Harrogate5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Castle School0.1 km
- Castle School0.1 km
- Knaresborough Centre0.1 km
- Knaresborough Centre0.1 km
- Knaresborough Centre0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HG50BU · Data under Open Government Licence