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Knaresborough East

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About

Knaresborough East ward lies on the eastern side of the River Nidd, encompassing a mix of residential and open land. The area includes established housing estates, local shops, and community facilities, with streets extending towards the edge of the town. The topography features slopes leading down towards the river valley, offering views across to the historic centre and its viaduct from higher ground.

A significant network of public footpaths provides access to the riverside and the wooded slopes of the Bilton Banks. This area forms part of the Nidd Gorge, a steep-sided valley with notable geological features. The ward also contains sections of the old railway line, now a popular walking and cycling route connecting to the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Knaresborough East has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Knaresborough East is £61,707 per year. There are 3 schools in Knaresborough East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Knaresborough East is home to around 8,081 people, with a population density of about 981.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Knaresborough East Population
8,081
Population density
981.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.13(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.48(+85%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.55(-12%)
Other theft
4.83(-27%)
Public order
4.7(-47%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,586
93.85%
Other White
223
2.76%
Irish
41
0.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
0.47%
Indian
29
0.36%
Total population: 8,083

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,332
36.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,090
16.89%
No qualifications
957
14.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
957
14.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
593
9.19%
Total 16+ residents: 6,452

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,387
40.97%
Owns with a mortgage
1,136
33.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
322
9.51%
Other social rented
229
6.77%
Social rents from council
195
5.76%
Total households: 3,385

Property prices in Knaresborough East

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £331,000 in Knaresborough East area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £945,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Knaresborough East 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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached55£425,000
Flats3£132,000
Semi-Detached64£299,200
Terraced21£270,000

10 years median price trend in Knaresborough East

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

All postcodes in Knaresborough East

HG50NA

Boroughbridge Road

HG50GT

Bluebell Drive

HG50UN

Blackthorn Avenue

HG50LU

Garsdale Road

HG59DS

The Garth

HG50PH

Alexandra Grove

HG50UJ

Maple Close

HG50BD

Manor Crescent

HG50SZ

Somerley Lane

HG50AN

York Close

HG50PT

Colebrooke Meadows

HG50GH

Blackbird Avenue

Data Sources

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