HG5 9LH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Spellow Grove, 0.4km from Staveley in Staveley (Harrogate). Administratively it sits within Boroughbridge & Claro ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
For serious buyers, HG5 9LH is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
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 £353k.
Census 2021 statistics for HG5 9LH are sourced from Output Area E00140801 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPELLOW GROVE, HG5 9LH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPELLOW GROVE, HG5 9LH.
454
48
£ 56,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG5 9LH 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
No single demographic signal dominates HG5 9LH — age 48, 85% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £353k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG5 9LH. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 322,500
3 sales · Mean £ 302,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG5 9LH 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.
school Local Schools
Staveley Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Royal Oak Inn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough6.0 km
- Starbeck7.8 km
- Harrogate9.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Green0.1 km
- The Green0.1 km
- Spellow Crescent0.1 km
- Spellow Crescent0.1 km
- Townend Cottages0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HG59LH · Data under Open Government Licence