HG5 9BX is a sought-after residential area on Nidd Bank, 0.4km from Tentergate in Knaresborough. Administratively it sits within Knaresborough West ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
For serious buyers, HG5 9BX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 100% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £815k, up 25.4% year-on-year. 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 9BX are sourced from Output Area E00140938 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NIDD BANK, HG5 9BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NIDD BANK, HG5 9BX.
254
51
£ 56,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG5 9BX 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. HG5 9BX's low deprivation rank, 100% ownership, and £815k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 25.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG5 9BX. The average age is 51.3. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 732,500
2 sales · Mean £ 732,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
HG5 9BX has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
Meadowside Academy
King James's School
The Forest School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Dawn Till Dusk0.9 km
- Premier Food News & Wine0.9 km
- PJ's Ices0.6 km
- The Kiosk At Conyngham0.4 km
- The Lady Christina1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Barny Bakes0.9 km
- J R's Yorkshire Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Tasty House0.9 km
- Aakash Balti1.0 km
- New Taste0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Dower House Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Commercial Hotel0.9 km
- The Mitre0.8 km
- The Worlds End0.6 km
- Track & Sleeper0.8 km
- Wetherspoons Crown Inn1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Age UK Knaresborough & District0.9 km
- Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre0.6 km
- McQueen's1.0 km
- Rose Petal Tea Rooms1.0 km
- Soulchef@MCQs1.0 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough0.9 km
- Starbeck2.3 km
- Harrogate4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Lands Lane0.3 km
- Lands Lane0.3 km
- High Bond End0.3 km
- High Bond End0.3 km
- Beechwood0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: HG59BX · Data under Open Government Licence