Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

HG5 0QE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HG5 0QE.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

272

cake
Avg Age

51

payments
Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

work
Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: HG5 0QE 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.

shieldSafety
2/10
family_restroomFamily
5/10
favoriteHealth
4/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
psychology

Area Character

HG5 0QE is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HG5 0QE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Tentergate in Knaresborough. Administratively it sits within Knaresborough West ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.

For families considering a move, HG5 0QE represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for HG5 0QE are sourced from Output Area E00140909 (shared with 186 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG5 0QE. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

HG5 0QE has low crime rates — 30 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.

Violence and sexual offences46
Anti-social behaviour34
Criminal damage and arson17
Burglary10
Drugs9

school Local Schools

P

St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy

Good190 pupils0.2 km
P

Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School

Good326 pupils0.3 km
P

Meadowside Academy

Outstanding210 pupils0.6 km
A

The Forest School

Outstanding140 pupils0.8 km
S

King James's School

Good1575 pupils0.9 km
P

Aspin Park Academy

Outstanding409 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Dawn Till Dusk0.5 km
  • Premier Food News & Wine0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Brymor0.5 km
  • Castle Court Sweets0.5 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • The Advent Catering Group0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Age UK Knaresborough & District0.4 km
  • Cafe di Lucca0.5 km
  • Caffe Nero0.4 km
  • + 25 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Barny Bakes0.4 km
  • J R's Yorkshire Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Tasty House0.4 km
  • Aakash Balti0.4 km
  • Aragon Fisheries0.7 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Dower House Hotel0.4 km
  • Newton House0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Blind Jacks0.5 km
  • Blind Jacks Ltd0.5 km
  • Knaresborough Masonic Lodge Club0.6 km
  • Marquis of Granby0.7 km
  • Six Poor Folk0.5 km
  • + 9 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Lidl0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knaresborough0.4 km
  • Starbeck2.6 km
  • Harrogate5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Stockwell Rd Surgery0.0 km
  • Stockwell Rd Surgery0.0 km
  • Stockwell Grove0.1 km
  • Bond End0.2 km
  • Bond End0.2 km