Postcode HG5 8LE is located in an urban city, within the Knaresborough West ward of North Yorkshire in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Knaresborough Central area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.3 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Castle Grounds.
Knaresborough Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,270 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Knaresborough Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 8LE.
Knaresborough Central near HG5 8LE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Knaresborough | N/A | Walking directions to Knaresborough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Castle Grounds | Small | Walking directions to Castle Grounds |
| 0.4 mi | Bebra Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bebra Gardens |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Knaresborough West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £2,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £505,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £145,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £310,825 |
| Terraced | 27 | £320,000 |
10 year median price trend in Knaresborough West
In the HG5 8LE postcode area, located within Knaresborough Central, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HG5 8LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Fisher Street, North Yorkshire, HG5 0EZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.