HG5 0DL is a safe, established residential area on Heathfield Drive, 0.2km from Stockwell Lane in Knaresborough. Administratively it sits within Knaresborough East ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
Day-to-day life in HG5 0DL has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
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 £190k, up 90.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HG5 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00140904 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATHFIELD DRIVE, HG5 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHFIELD DRIVE, HG5 0DL.
346
40
£ 37,400 /yr
45%
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
HG5 0DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 49% 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 up 90.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG5 0DL. The average age is 40.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 176,500
8 sales · Mean £ 166,937
Semi-Detached
£ 188,750
4 sales · Mean £ 198,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG5 0DL 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
Meadowside Academy
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
King James's School
Aspin Park Academy
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Dawn Till Dusk0.9 km
- Premier Food News & Wine0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Brymor0.8 km
- Castle Court Sweets0.7 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- The Advent Catering Group0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Age UK Knaresborough & District0.9 km
- Cafe di Lucca0.8 km
- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Barny Bakes0.7 km
- J R's Yorkshire Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Tasty House0.7 km
- Aakash Balti0.8 km
- Aragon Fisheries0.7 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Newton House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Blind Jacks0.8 km
- Blind Jacks Ltd0.8 km
- Knaresborough Masonic Lodge Club0.6 km
- Marquis of Granby0.6 km
- Six Poor Folk0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-op1.0 km
- Lidl0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough0.9 km
- Starbeck3.2 km
- Harrogate5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Manor Crescent0.1 km
- Manor Crescent0.1 km
- Chain Lane0.2 km
- Princess Terrace0.2 km
- Kings Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HG50DL · Data under Open Government Licence