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HG5

KNARESBOROUGH

North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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HG5 is the postcode district for KNARESBOROUGH, located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £406,593
1yr change ▼ 6.2%
Crime 66% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£406,593

▼ 6.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

42% above national avg

Crime Rate

27.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

66% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

353 Mbps

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.

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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

£389K £396K £402K £409K £415K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,029

Population

67

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.

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353.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about HG5 KNARESBOROUGH

What is the average house price in HG5 KNARESBOROUGH?
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 KNARESBOROUGH 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 is the population of HG5 KNARESBOROUGH?
The population of HG5 (KNARESBOROUGH) is approximately 35,029 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 62% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in HG5 KNARESBOROUGH?
There are 9 schools in or near HG5. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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