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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

HG58JE

Birkham View

HG50BU

Park Close

HG58LL

Wetherby Road

HG58LJ

Wetherby Road

HG50JS

St Margarets Road

HG58HU

Fountains Way

HG50HF

Jockey Lane

HG59AR

Church Lane

HG50EQ

High Street

HG50UB

Ash Tree Road

HG58LA

Jervaulx Drive

HG58EJ

Aspin Avenue

HG58JS

Belmont Terrace

HG58JR

Belmont Avenue

HG58EQ

St Roberts Road

HG58FD

Castle Ings Road

HG59HE

Ripley Road

HG50FH

Kensington Court

HG58DZ

Stockdale Walk

HG50TP

Halfpenny Lane

HG50FJ

Meadley Square

HG58BD

Fisher Gardens

HG50DF

Charlton Villas

HG58NG

Rievaulx Close

HG58AY

Cross Keys Yard

HG58QA

Knaresborough West

HG58DD

Harrogate Road

HG59LS

Appleby Crescent

HG50JY

Stockwell Road

HG50PY

Hambleton Close

HG50HB

High Street

HG58LF

Manse Mews

HG50JW

Stockwell Court

HG58BX

Hilton Lane

HG58HG

Aspin Park Road

HG58BG

Hope Street

HG58PJ

Grimbald Crag Close

HG50BJ

Park Row

HG58BL

Bensons Yard

HG50PS

Halfpenny Lane

HG58AU

Green Dragon Yard

HG50SR

Crestholme Close

HG14DW

Bilton Hall Drive

HG59AW

Bond End

HG58JF

Bland's Hill

HG59BZ

Netheredge Close

HG50EY

High Street

HG50EX

High Street

HG50DD

Hambleton Terrace

HG58JJ

Belmont View

HG50ER

Park Place

HG58HN

Aspin View

HG58BQ

Briggate

HG59DD

Fortune Close

HG50TN

Stockwell Road

HG50HR

Prospect Terrace

HG59BT

High Bond End

HG58JA

Blands Hill

HG58AD

Kirkgate

HG50ET

High Street

HG58DY

Iles Lane

HG58JG

Belmont Grove

HG50JD

Ash Mount

HG58DF

Waterside

HG58EW

Aspin Oval

HG58FE

Harrogate Road

HG50DE

Holly Court

HG58HF

Aspin Park Road

HG59AY

Bilton Hall Drive

HG58HW

Aspin Gardens

HG58PX

Orchard Mews

HG58NQ

Manse Lane

HG50DJ

Ethel Crescent

HG58LR

Wetherby Road

HG58JU

Forest Moor Road

HG58AF

Bowling Green Yard

HG58DA

Harrogate Road

Data Sources

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