HG5 9EN is a sought-after residential area on Greengate Drive, 0.2km from Scriven in Knaresborough. Administratively it sits within Knaresborough East ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
For serious buyers, HG5 9EN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 96% 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: Prices average £405k. 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 9EN are sourced from Output Area E00140953 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREENGATE DRIVE, HG5 9EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENGATE DRIVE, HG5 9EN.
229
53
£ 56,000 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG5 9EN 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.
Area Character
HG5 9EN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £405k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £405k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG5 9EN. The average age is 53.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 405,750
2 sales · Mean £ 405,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG5 9EN 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Dawn Till Dusk0.5 km
- Premier Food News & Wine0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Advent Catering Group0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Barny Bakes0.7 km
- J R's Yorkshire Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Tasty House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough1.4 km
- Starbeck3.3 km
- Harrogate5.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Pastures0.2 km
- Park Gate0.3 km
- Park Gate0.3 km
- Park Gate0.3 km
- Bar Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HG59EN · Data under Open Government Licence