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Knaresborough West

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About

Knaresborough West ward covers the western half of this historic market town, stretching from the River Nunnery up towards the Farnham area. The terrain includes both the steep wooded slopes of the river gorge and more elevated residential streets. Key local landmarks within its boundaries include the ruins of St. Robert's Chapel, carved directly into the cliff face beside the river. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern estates, alongside several local schools and community sports facilities.

The ward's western edge is defined by the A59 Harrogate Road, a major route that connects it to the surrounding countryside. Land use here includes some light industrial units and larger retail outlets, contrasting with the older town centre just across the river. Public green spaces are found at Conyngham Hall Fields and along sections of the Nidd Gorge, providing walking routes. The local economy is supported by a range of independent shops and services clustered along key roads like Boroughbridge Road, serving the everyday needs of the ward's residents.

Area overview

On average Knaresborough West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Knaresborough West is £56,590 per year. There are 3 schools in Knaresborough West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Knaresborough West is home to around 7,868 people, with a population density of about 1,113.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Knaresborough West Population
7,868
Population density
1,113 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.92(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.7(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.13(-5%)
Other theft
5.08(-24%)
Shoplifting
4.83(-45%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,409
94.17%
Other White
184
2.34%
Irish
49
0.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
0.48%
Indian
35
0.44%
Total population: 7,868

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,756
40.52%
Level 3 (A level)
1,039
15.28%
No qualifications
957
14.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
925
13.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
518
7.62%
Total 16+ residents: 6,801

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,692
46.38%
Owns with a mortgage
1,071
29.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
497
13.62%
Social rents from council
199
5.46%
Other social rented
103
2.82%
Total households: 3,648

Property prices in Knaresborough West

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Knaresborough West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Knaresborough West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£491,150
Flats12£145,250
Semi-Detached33£295,000
Terraced24£292,500

10 years median price trend in Knaresborough West

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

All postcodes in Knaresborough West

HG58EA

Stockdale Close

HG58EU

Abbots Way

HG58DS

Gracious Street

HG50HW

High Street

HG50JR

Stockwell Road

HG59AQ

Bond End

HG59BY

Ripley Road

HG59HG

Scotton Drive

HG58BW

Claro Mews

HG59AG

Station Road

HG59AU

Bond End

HG58JB

Spital Croft

HG59AJ

Bond End

HG58HB

Farfield Avenue

HG58QB

Grimbald Crag Court

HG50QE

Stockwell Road

HG58EB

King James Road

HG58PP

Iles Lane

HG58AL

Market Place

HG58JL

Thistle Hill

HG58FF

Castle Ings Court

HG58HH

Aspin Drive

HG50BZ

Charlton Court

HG50TU

Alder Avenue

HG58BT

Fisher Street

HG50HZ

High Street

HG50EZ

Fisher Street

HG55BX

Stockwell Road

HG58EH

St Roberts Gardens

HG50UR

Bramble Court

HG58JH

Belmont Avenue

HG58HJ

Aspin Grove

HG58BB

Foundry Gardens

HG50SW

York Road

HG58LS

Thistle Hill

HG59DG

Fortune Hill

HG55DN

Knaresborough West

HG58EG

Stephenson Close

HG50JA

West View Terrace

HG58BJ

Quarry View

HG59AT

Conyngham View

HG50AB

Horsemill Square

HG55AX

Stockwell Road

HG58AZ

Brewerton Street

HG50ES

Anchor Yard

HG55BE

Stockwell Road

HG58ER

Abbey Mill Gardens

HG58HX

Abbey Road

HG58ES

Abbey Mill View

HG50BX

Park Drive

HG58ED

Aspin Lane

HG50DP

Charlton Grove

HG50JJ

Whincup Close

HG58EN

Aspin Park Lane

HG58BY

Beech Hill

HG58JD

Middleton Cottages

HG50SQ

Charlton Manor Drive

HG59LY

Appleby Gate

HG58AS

Castle Yard

HG58BH

Briggate

HG58LE

Whiteway Head

HG59AA

Station Road

HG58FA

Grimbald Crag Close

HG58DR

Windsor Lane

HG59AB

Kirkgate

HG58PW

Grimbald Crag Close

HG50HG

Jockey Lane

HG58EE

Crag Lane

HG50JG

Stockwell Road

HG50FG

Hambleton Grove

HG58BE

Wellington Street

HG59BU

Ripley Road

HG58BA

Belmont Mews

HG58PN

Bridge Close

HG50EF

Meadley Square

HG58PY

Grimbald Crag Road

HG58DX

Windsor Lane

HG58LN

Wetherby Road

HG50JH

Whincup Avenue

HG58DH

South View

HG59AF

Vicarage Lane

HG59NE

Appleby Green

HG58PF

Briggate

HG58BZ

Kirkgate

HG58BU

Claro Mews

HG58JN

Coronation Terrace

HG58DG

March Avenue

HG58DB

Harrogate Road

HG58DE

Waterside

HG50HN

High Street

HG58JW

Thistle Hill

HG50BY

Park Terrace

HG58LQ

Wetherby Road

HG58HE

Aspin Park Avenue

HG50UD

Whincup Close

HG50HL

High Street

HG58QD

Chadwick Park

HG50DN

Charlton Avenue

HG50NG

Bond End Gardens

HG58PH

Aspin Chase

Data Sources

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