Postcode HG5 8LY is located in a rural hamlet, within the Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith ward of North Yorkshire in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Knaresborough South & Follifoot area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Knaresborough South & Follifoot is £69,085 per year. The nearest station is Starbeck located about 1.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Knaresborough South & Follifoot has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,348 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Knaresborough South & Follifoot has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Knaresborough South & Follifoot is £69,085 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 73 ft away from HG5 8LY.
Knaresborough South & Follifoot near HG5 8LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Starbeck located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £457,475 in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,000 up to £1,290,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £480,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £325,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £314,975 |
| Terraced | 9 | £347,500 |
10 year median price trend in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith
In the HG5 8LY postcode area, located within Knaresborough South & Follifoot, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Follifoot Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Requires improvement |
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: 01/01/2026.