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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

HG58NF

Knaresborough West

HG50FA

St Johns Court

HG50TT

York Road

HG58JP

Forest Moor Road

HG50HS

High Street

HG50HY

Raw Gap

HG50EA

High Street

HG58HL

Aspin Way

HG58BS

Manse Lane

HG58HY

Abbey Road

HG58DJ

Castle Ings Close

HG58ET

Manse Lane

HG59AZ

Waterside

HG58AX

Cheapside

HG50DW

Charlton Drive

HG50EG

Park Square

HG58EY

Aspin Park Drive

HG50TX

Alder Avenue

HG59LZ

Appleby Avenue

HG50ED

Marshalls Court

HG58HT

Farfield Avenue

HG59HA

Ripley Road

HG50JB

Railway Terrace

HG59AE

The Parsonage

HG58LD

Rievaulx Avenue

HG58AR

Castlegate

HG58EP

Aspin Lane

HG58EZ

Aspin Park Crescent

HG59DA

Netheredge Drive

HG58HD

Grimbald Road

HG58AN

Chapel Street

HG58AA

Finkle Street

HG58HA

Farfield Mount

HG58AE

Castlegate

HG58YX

Stockwell Road

HG59AD

Water Bag Bank

HG58LH

Wetherby Road

HG50AA

York Place

HG50JP

Stockwell Road

HG58HZ

Bland's Hill

HG59LU

Appleby Court

HG50EP

Berrys Avenue

HG50DB

Hambleton Grove

HG58HQ

Aspin Drive

HG58LB

Kirkham Court

HG58HP

Aspin Lane

HG58JY

Forest Moor Road

HG58JQ

The Bungalows

HG58HR

Grimbald Way

HG59AP

Bond End

HG58PZ

Grimbald Crag Close

HG58EX

Aspin Lane

HG50TA

St Roberts Close

HG50SS

York Road

HG50BP

Charlton Manor Drive

HG50BS

Charlton Manor Drive

HG58BF

Hilton Lane

HG59NF

Vale Court

HG58NZ

Rievaulx Court

HG50DR

Nora Avenue

HG50DL

Heathfield Drive

HG58AG

Market Place

HG50TY

Ashwood Place

HG58FL

Kirkgate

HG50JU

St Margarets Garth

HG59HQ

Scotton Grove

HG50HP

High Court

HG50EH

High Street

HG59LT

Appleby Walk

HG59LX

Appleby Way

HG59NQ

Appleby Grove

HG55DJ

Knaresborough West

HG58DT

Gracious Street

HG58FG

Harrogate Road

HG58DL

Castle Ings Gardens

HG59AL

Bond End

HG50JL

Whincup Grove

HG50NE

Stockwell Lane

HG58EF

Abbey Crags Way

HG59DE

Lands Lane

HG50DA

Stockwell Lane

HG59AX

Bond End

HG50AH

York Road

HG58DQ

Castle Ings Road

HG59BB

Byards Park

HG58HS

Byland Mews

HG50JT

St Margarets Close

HG58JT

Forest Moor Drive

HG50JX

St Margarets Gardens

HG58DN

Walkers Fold

HG58PQ

Finkle Street

HG50BT

Park Crest

HG50JN

Stockwell Road

HG58EL

Aspin Oval

HG50DG

Hambleton Court

HG59BX

Nidd Bank

HG58AJ

Silver Street

HG58DW

Union Street

HG58LG

Wetherby Road

HG58JZ

Cass Lane

Data Sources

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