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Knaresborough Central

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About

Knaresborough town centre sits on a loop of the River Nidd, with the ruins of Knaresborough Castle perched above the river and a stone viaduct carrying the railway across the gorge. The Market Place and High Street form the commercial heart, with independent shops, tearooms and the covered market stretching up to cobbled lanes and yards that reflect the town's medieval layout. The riverside drops steeply from the castle to stone steps and footbridges, where small boats are moored and anglers fish the river.

Local life is shaped around the river and market: riverside walks follow the gorge, and boat hire lets visitors travel under the castle cliffs. The town hosts an annual Bed Race, a street event that starts in the Market Place and runs toward the river, attracting teams in costume. Public spaces include the castle grounds and riverside lawns used for fairs and concerts in summer; narrow side streets lead to civic buildings and the museum, keeping the centre compact and walkable.

Area overview

On average Knaresborough Central has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Knaresborough Central is £48,288 per year. There are 2 schools in Knaresborough Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Knaresborough Central is home to around 6,996 people, with a population density of about 2,673.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
16.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Knaresborough Central Population
6,996
Population density
2,673.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.59(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.01(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.72(+3%)
Public order
3.86(-57%)
Other theft
3.29(-51%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,537
93.43%
Other White
250
3.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
0.47%
Other Asian
30
0.43%
Irish
30
0.43%
Total population: 6,997

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,852
31.76%
No qualifications
1,124
19.28%
Level 3 (A level)
915
15.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
835
14.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
532
9.12%
Total 16+ residents: 5,831

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,162
34.96%
Owns with a mortgage
875
26.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
569
17.12%
Social rents from council
376
11.31%
Other social rented
238
7.16%
Total households: 3,324

Property prices in Knaresborough Central

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £272,250 in Knaresborough Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Knaresborough Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Knaresborough Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£450,000
Flats6£147,750
Semi-Detached36£274,750
Terraced33£255,000

10 years median price trend in Knaresborough Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knaresborough Central.

All postcodes in Knaresborough Central

HG58DH

South View

HG50TL

York Place

HG55DJ

Knaresborough West

HG50BJ

Park Row

HG58PP

Iles Lane

HG59AA

Station Road

HG50JS

St Margarets Road

HG50DJ

Ethel Crescent

HG50FH

Kensington Court

HG50HR

Prospect Terrace

HG58BW

Claro Mews

HG59AR

Church Lane

HG50HF

Jockey Lane

HG50LF

Frogmire Close

HG58BF

Hilton Lane

HG50AL

York Garth

HG58DL

Castle Ings Gardens

HG50UX

Maundy Grove

HG50AJ

York Lane

HG59AD

Water Bag Bank

HG50HG

Jockey Lane

HG50LW

Stockwell Drive

HG50PY

Hambleton Close

HG59AB

Kirkgate

HG50DE

Holly Court

HG50DS

Manor Road

HG50EG

Park Square

HG50HW

High Street

HG58AA

Finkle Street

HG58DZ

Stockdale Walk

HG50ED

Marshalls Court

HG50LN

Stockwell Grove

HG50AP

Princess Mount

HG58AS

Castle Yard

HG50NT

Hyde Park Road

HG50SH

The Paddock

HG50FA

St Johns Court

HG50AB

Horsemill Square

HG58BT

Fisher Street

HG58JQ

The Bungalows

HG59AZ

Waterside

HG58BB

Foundry Gardens

HG50TH

Blair Park

HG50EX

High Street

HG50PF

Pasture Crescent

HG58AF

Bowling Green Yard

HG50HP

High Court

HG58DS

Gracious Street

HG58JL

Thistle Hill

HG50JD

Ash Mount

HG50NE

Stockwell Lane

HG58EA

Stockdale Close

HG59AF

Vicarage Lane

HG50PL

Inman Walk

HG50UD

Whincup Close

HG55DN

Knaresborough West

HG50JP

Stockwell Road

HG55AX

Stockwell Road

HG58DX

Windsor Lane

HG50DX

Barbondale Grove

HG50HL

High Street

HG50TJ

Manor Court

HG59AG

Station Road

HG55BX

Stockwell Road

HG50AS

Chain Lane

HG50BN

Manor Road

HG50EP

Berrys Avenue

HG58AZ

Brewerton Street

HG50AX

Manor Drive

HG50BS

Charlton Manor Drive

HG50DN

Charlton Avenue

HG50PN

Pasture Crescent

HG58EB

King James Road

HG58FE

Harrogate Road

HG50DD

Hambleton Terrace

HG50DF

Charlton Villas

HG50JG

Stockwell Road

HG58HZ

Bland's Hill

HG50DA

Stockwell Lane

HG50HB

High Street

HG50AQ

Princess Close

HG50EQ

High Street

HG50SQ

Charlton Manor Drive

HG55BE

Stockwell Road

HG58BY

Beech Hill

HG58AY

Cross Keys Yard

HG58BG

Hope Street

HG50AR

Princess Grove

HG50BD

Manor Crescent

HG50BU

Park Close

HG50DH

Chain Lane

HG50JA

West View Terrace

HG58PN

Bridge Close

HG50LQ

Frogmire Drive

HG50PJ

Inman Grove

HG58DW

Union Street

HG58JD

Middleton Cottages

HG50JB

Railway Terrace

HG50LD

Stockwell Crescent

HG50LH

Stockwell Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.