HG5 8PZ is a sought-after residential area located 1.4km from Meadowside in Knaresborough. Administratively it sits within Knaresborough West ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
For serious buyers, HG5 8PZ is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. Residents here average 58 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 89% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8PZ are sourced from Output Area E00140929 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HG5 8PZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HG5 8PZ.
294
58
£ 52,300 /yr
36%
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 8PZ is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 89% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG5 8PZ. The average age is 58.0. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG5 8PZ has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Aspin Park Academy
King James's School
Goldsborough Church of England Primary School
The Forest School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Hubbard Cupboard0.5 km
- Neo G Limited0.5 km
- TK Maxx0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Knaresborough Town AFC0.5 km
- Lido Leisure Park0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Costa0.0 km
- McDonalds0.0 km
- Stanleys Coffee Shop & Kitchen0.3 km
- The Cupboard at the Lido0.5 km
- The Watermill Cafe0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Sandwiches Unlimited0.5 km
- The Park Pantry, Building B0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough2.0 km
- Starbeck3.8 km
- Hornbeam Park5.9 km
Bus Stops
- St James Retail Park0.1 km
- St James Retail Pk0.1 km
- By-Pass A6580.2 km
- By-Pass A6580.3 km
- Kelberdale0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HG58PZ · Data under Open Government Licence