HG5 — KNARESBOROUGH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in HG5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in HG5 is £406,593, which is 15% above the North Yorkshire average of £354,925.

Properties in HG5 cost 41.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in HG5 have fallen 6.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£531,418	408
Semi-detached	£322,717	386
Terraced	£293,400	211
Flat	£168,564	58
All types	£406,593	1123

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in HG5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 27.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, HG5 has a crime rate well 66% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

10.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

7.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in HG5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

HG5 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Scotton Lingerfield Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Staveley Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Goldsborough Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
King James's School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,029

Population

Median Age

62%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

62.0%

Private rent

22.0%

Social rent

16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in HG5 are 353.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

353.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in HG5 is collected by Harrogate Council. The Band D rate is £2,183/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

HG5 — KNARESBOROUGH

Area Summary

HG5 (KNARESBOROUGH) offers above-average property prices (£406,593, 42% above national average), low crime (66% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (353 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in HG5?

The average house price in HG5 (KNARESBOROUGH) is £406,593, based on 1123 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 42% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.2% over the past year.

Is HG5 a safe area to live?

Crime in HG5 is significantly below the national average (27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (10.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in HG5?

There are 9 schools in or near HG5. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in HG5?

Council tax in HG5 is collected by Harrogate Council. The Band D rate is £2,183 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in HG5?

The average broadband download speed in HG5 is 353 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in HG5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 62% of homes in HG5 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 35,029.