HG5 0WH is a sought-after residential area on Mint Garth, 0.6km 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 0WH offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 72% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k. 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 0WH are sourced from Output Area E00171022 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MINT GARTH, HG5 0WH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MINT GARTH, HG5 0WH.
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£ 56,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG5 0WH 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HG5 0WH combines high owner-occupation (72%), strong property values (£230k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG5 0WH. The average age is 31.8. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 287,000
3 sales · Mean £ 295,333
Flat
£ 153,000
5 sales · Mean £ 154,900
Detached
£ 377,475
2 sales · Mean £ 377,475
Semi-Detached
£ 263,500
2 sales · Mean £ 263,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG5 0WH has low crime rates — 33 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
Meadowside Academy
The Forest School
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
King James's School
Aspin Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Dawn Till Dusk0.7 km
- Premier Food News & Wine0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Advent Catering Group0.3 km
- Chain Lane Community Centre0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Barny Bakes0.7 km
- J R's Yorkshire Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Tasty House0.7 km
- Chain Lane Fisheries0.5 km
- Chilli Hut0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough1.3 km
- Starbeck3.6 km
- Harrogate6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Carmires Avenue0.4 km
- Meadow Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: HG50WH · Data under Open Government Licence