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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 high crime levels, with around 71 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
5/10
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
39.17(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.73(+73%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.72(+25%)
Other theft
4.57(-31%)
Public order
4.15(-53%)
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 86 recent sales, the median property price is £263,500 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
Detached11£421,000
Semi-Detached36£266,000
Flats6£147,750
Terraced33£260,000

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

HG59AB

Kirkgate

HG50BU

Park Close

HG50ER

Park Place

HG50LN

Stockwell Grove

HG58DY

Iles Lane

HG50UA

Knaresborough East

HG50JJ

Whincup Close

HG50PL

Inman Walk

HG50LD

Stockwell Crescent

HG50UD

Whincup Close

HG50HL

High Street

HG50LB

Stockwell View

HG58DH

South View

HG50WB

Angel Gardens

HG58AX

Cheapside

HG50SH

The Paddock

HG58DR

Windsor Lane

HG50JA

West View Terrace

HG59AZ

Waterside

HG50JH

Whincup Avenue

HG58FE

Harrogate Road

HG50DN

Charlton Avenue

HG50PB

Halfpenny Lane

HG58AF

Bowling Green Yard

HG50PJ

Inman Grove

HG50JW

Stockwell Court

HG50PT

Colebrooke Meadows

HG50PF

Pasture Crescent

HG50JN

Stockwell Road

HG50LA

Stockwell Avenue

HG50AZ

Kings Road

HG55BX

Stockwell Road

HG55DJ

Knaresborough West

HG59AG

Station Road

HG50BY

Park Terrace

HG59AT

Conyngham View

HG58PF

Briggate

HG59AR

Church Lane

HG50DD

Hambleton Terrace

HG58BT

Fisher Street

HG50LE

Frogmire Road

HG58BD

Fisher Gardens

HG58BX

Hilton Lane

HG58BY

Beech Hill

HG50PQ

Hawthorn Avenue

HG58AR

Castlegate

HG50LG

Stockwell Avenue

HG50HY

Raw Gap

HG58AG

Market Place

HG50AN

York Close

HG58AE

Castlegate

HG50DR

Nora Avenue

HG58DD

Harrogate Road

HG58BL

Bensons Yard

HG50AB

Horsemill Square

HG50DB

Hambleton Grove

HG58YX

Stockwell Road

HG50TH

Blair Park

HG50DT

Manor Drive

HG58AD

Kirkgate

HG50AD

York Place

HG50EP

Berrys Avenue

HG50UR

Bramble Court

HG58BA

Belmont Mews

HG50HB

High Street

HG58JE

Birkham View

HG58DQ

Castle Ings Road

HG58DG

March Avenue

HG50EA

High Street

HG50UX

Maundy Grove

HG50AA

York Place

HG58JQ

The Bungalows

HG50EZ

Fisher Street

HG50AJ

York Lane

HG58LE

Whiteway Head

HG50DE

Holly Court

HG50DA

Stockwell Lane

HG50PG

The Briars

HG50BT

Park Crest

HG50JT

St Margarets Close

HG50HH

Baldersdale Avenue

HG50FA

St Johns Court

HG55DN

Knaresborough West

HG50PD

Carmires Avenue

HG50QE

Stockwell Road

HG58PP

Iles Lane

HG50JD

Ash Mount

HG50NE

Stockwell Lane

HG50WE

Noble Court

HG50EF

Meadley Square

HG58DX

Windsor Lane

HG50UP

Golden Arrow Way

HG50DY

Cotterdale Close

HG58PQ

Finkle Street

HG59AU

Bond End

HG50DG

Hambleton Court

HG50HS

High Street

HG50LW

Stockwell Drive

HG50DP

Charlton Grove

HG50JY

Stockwell Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.