Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

MAIN STREET, HG5 9LA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN STREET, HG5 9LA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

454

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 56,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HG5 9LA 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates HG5 9LA — age 48, 85% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £218k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HG5 9LA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Main Street, 0.5km from Staveley in Staveley (Harrogate). Administratively it sits within Boroughbridge & Claro ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £218k.

Census 2021 statistics for HG5 9LA are sourced from Output Area E00140801 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG5 9LA. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 202,500

4 sales · Mean £ 207,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HG5 9LA has low crime rates — 22 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.

Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Staveley Community Primary School

Good56 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Royal Oak Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knaresborough5.9 km
  • Starbeck7.7 km
  • Harrogate9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Townend Cottages0.0 km
  • Townend Cottages0.0 km
  • The Green0.2 km
  • The Green0.2 km
  • Spellow Crescent0.2 km