HG5 9EJ is a sought-after residential area on Scriven Road, 0.0km from New Scriven in Knaresborough. Administratively it sits within Knaresborough East ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
For serious buyers, HG5 9EJ is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £387k, up 3.9% 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 9EJ are sourced from Output Area E00140949 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCRIVEN ROAD, HG5 9EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCRIVEN ROAD, HG5 9EJ.
330
42
£ 56,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG5 9EJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HG5 9EJ combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£387k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 3.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG5 9EJ. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 387,500
4 sales · Mean £ 446,250
Detached
£ 366,000
1 sales · Mean £ 366,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG5 9EJ has low crime rates — 11 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
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Meadowside Academy
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
The Forest School
King James's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Dawn Till Dusk0.3 km
- Premier Food News & Wine0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Advent Catering Group0.8 km
- Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre0.9 km
- The Bear at Carriages1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Barny Bakes0.5 km
- J R's Yorkshire Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Tasty House0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Dower House Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough1.1 km
- Starbeck3.1 km
- Harrogate5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Ave0.3 km
- Boroughbridge Road0.3 km
- Boroughbridge Road0.3 km
- Park Gate0.4 km
- Park Gate0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HG59EJ · Data under Open Government Licence