Postcode HG5 0WB is located in an urban city, within the Knaresborough East ward of North Yorkshire in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Knaresborough Central area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Knaresborough Central is £48,288 per year. The nearest station is Knaresborough located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Knaresborough Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,008 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Knaresborough Central has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Knaresborough Central is £48,288 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HG5 0WB.
Knaresborough Central near HG5 0WB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Knaresborough located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Knaresborough | N/A | Walking directions to Knaresborough |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 55 | £425,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £132,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £299,200 |
| Terraced | 21 | £270,000 |
10 year median price trend in Knaresborough East
In the HG5 0WB postcode area, located within Knaresborough Central, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HG5 0WB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Hay-A-Park Lane, North Yorkshire, HG5 0DQ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Dawn til Dusk | Boroughbridge Road, North Yorkshire, HG5 0LT | Walking directions to Dawn til Dusk |
| 0.5 mi | Asda Express | 18 Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough, HG5 0NG | Walking directions to Asda Express |
Annual council tax rates for North Yorkshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HG5 0WB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tom Gordon
Harrogate and Knaresborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.