HG5 Postcode District
HG5 is the Postcode District for Knaresborough in North Yorkshire
The HG5 postcode district is located in the HG Harrogate postal area, HG5 has a population of 18,703 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 30.23 square miles (78.29 square kilometres or 19,345.02 acres).
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District overview
In the HG5 postcode district in North Yorkshire, the primary settlement is Knaresborough. Other significant settlements include Allerton Park, Arkendale, Coneythorpe, Ferrensby, Flaxby, Hay-A-Park, Hopperton, and Staveley. The most significant post town in this district is Knaresborough.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector HG5 0, covers Knaresborough in North Yorkshire.
The sector HG5 5 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The sector HG5 8, covers Knaresborough in North Yorkshire.
The sector HG5 9, covers Knaresborough and Scotton and Staveley in North Yorkshire.
The post town for this district is KNARESBOROUGH.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the North Yorkshire area with a total of 619 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Harrogate | 4.91 | WSW |
| Boroughbridge | 5.33 | NNE |
| Wetherby | 6.58 | SSE |
| Ripon | 8.86 | NNW |
| Tadcaster | 11.57 | SE |
| Easingwold | 11.85 | NE |
| Otley | 13.34 | SW |
| Pateley Bridge | 14.10 | WNW |
| Haxby | 14.62 | E |
| York | 14.71 | ESE |
| Yeadon | 14.86 | SW |
| Thirsk | 15.13 | NNE |
| Guiseley | 15.30 | SW |
| Garforth | 15.86 | S |
| Leeds | 15.93 | SSW |
| Masham | 16.75 | NNW |
| Ilkley | 17.30 | WSW |
| Baildon | 17.89 | SW |
| Pudsey | 18.12 | SSW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 613
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNARESBOROUGH | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 0 | 229 |
| KNARESBOROUGH | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 8 | 142 |
| KNARESBOROUGH | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 9 | 68 |
| Scotton | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 9 | 28 |
| Goldsborough | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 8 | 14 |
| Staveley | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 9 | 14 |
| Arkendale | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 0 | 12 |
| Scriven | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 9 | 9 |
| Farnham | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 9 | 8 |
| Arkendale | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 0 | 5 |
| Scriven | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 9 | 5 |
| Flaxby | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 0 | 5 |
| Plompton | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 8 | 5 |
| Ferrensby | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 0 | 5 |
| KNARESBOROUGH | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 8 | 4 |
| Calcutt | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 8 | 4 |
| Calcutt | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 8 | 4 |
| KNARESBOROUGH | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 8 | 4 |
| Coneythorpe | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 0 | 4 |
| KNARESBOROUGH | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 9 | 3 |
| Scotton | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 9 | 3 |
| Allerton Park | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 0 | 3 |
| Plompton | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 8 | 3 |
| Hopperton | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 8 | 3 |
| Staveley | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 9 | 2 |
| Hopperton | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 8 | 2 |
| Farnham | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 9 | 2 |
| Staveley | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 0 | 2 |
| Scotton | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 9 | 2 |
| Hay-A-Park | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 0 | 2 |
| Coneythorpe | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 0 | 2 |
| Goldsborough | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 8 | 1 |
| Flaxby | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 0 | 1 |
| Goldsborough | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 8 | 1 |
| KNARESBOROUGH | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 8 | 1 |
| KNARESBOROUGH | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 0 | 1 |
| KNARESBOROUGH | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 8 | 1 |
| KNARESBOROUGH | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 9 | 1 |
| Forest Moor | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 8 | 1 |
| Allerton Park | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 0 | 1 |
| KNARESBOROUGH | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 9 | 1 |
| Ferrensby | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 9 | 1 |
| Hopperton | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 0 | 1 |
| Ferrensby | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 9 | 1 |
| Staveley | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 0 | 1 |
| Hay-A-Park | KNARESBOROUGH | HG5 0 | 1 |
Street list for HG5
GOLDSBOROUGH ROUNDABOUT-HARROGATE BYPASS A59
A-roadGoldsborough, North Yorkshire
A Road
USRN: 16681836
GOLDSBOROUGH ROUNDABOUT-HARROGATE BYPASS A59
A-roadGoldsborough, North Yorkshire
A Road
USRN: 16681836
ST JAMES ROUNDABOUT-HARROGATE BYPASS A658
A-roadKnaresborough, North Yorkshire
A Road
USRN: 16681835
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| NORA AVENUE | 73 |
| GRIMBALD CRAG ROAD | 62 |
| FISHER STREET | 60 |
| FISHER STREET | 60 |
| CASTLEGATE | 53 |
| KING JAMES ROAD | 47 |
| KING JAMES ROAD | 47 |
| PARK LANE | 42 |
| HIGH STREET A59 | 34 |
| HIGH STREET A59 | 34 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 875 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 238 |
| Other theft | 139 |
| Burglary | 135 |
| Public order | 118 |
| Shoplifting | 104 |
| Vehicle crime | 102 |
| Drugs | 71 |
| Other crime | 60 |
| Robbery | 19 |
| Bicycle theft | 17 |
| Possession of weapons | 12 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | KNARESBOROUGH | 75 | HG5 0EQ | View map | |
| MARKET PLACE | KNARESBOROUGH | 43 | HG5 8AL | View map | |
| CASTLEGATE | KNARESBOROUGH | 17 | HG5 8AR | View map | |
| GRIMBALD CRAG WAY | KNARESBOROUGH | 7 | HG5 8PZ | View map | |
| KIRKGATE | KNARESBOROUGH | 7 | HG5 8AD | View map | |
| STATION ROAD | KNARESBOROUGH | 6 | HG5 9AA | View map |
Schools in the district
The Forest School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Park Lane , Knaresborough
Postcode: HG5 0DQ
Headteacher: Mrs Michelle Farr (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
The Forest School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Park Lane , Knaresborough
Postcode: HG5 0DQ
Headteacher: Mrs Shona Crichton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Knaresborough St John's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Stockwell Road , Knaresborough
Postcode: HG5 0JN
Headteacher: Mr Alex Hope (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Knaresborough, Meadowside Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Halfpenny Lane , Knaresborough
Postcode: HG5 0SL
Headteacher: Mr Nigel Ashley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
King James's School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
King James Road , Knaresborough
Postcode: HG5 8EB
Headteacher: Mrs Clare Martin (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Knaresborough, Aspin Park Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wetherby Road , Knaresborough
Postcode: HG5 8LQ
Headteacher: Mr Nick Long (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Aspin Park Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wetherby Road , Knaresborough
Postcode: HG5 8LQ
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Meadus (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Goldsborough Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Goldsborough , Knaresborough
Postcode: HG5 8NJ
Headteacher: Mrs Zoe Ellis (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Tentergate Road , Knaresborough
Postcode: HG5 9BG
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Tomlinson (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Scotton Lingerfield Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Market Flat Lane , Lingerfield , Knaresborough
Postcode: HG5 9JA
Headteacher: Miss Debbie Calvert (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Staveley Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Minskip Lane , Staveley , Knaresborough
Postcode: HG5 9LQ
Headteacher: Mrs Lauren Evans (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 18 HIGH STREET, KNARESBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 0EQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Whitecross Dental Care | CASTLE YARD, KNARESBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 8AS | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Purely Dental Care | 3 STOCKWELL GROVE, KNARESBOROUGH, HG5 0LN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastgate Medical Group | 31B YORK PLACE, KNARESBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 0AD | GP PRACTICE | Call 01423 788300 |
| 2 | Stockwell Road Surgery | 21 STOCKWELL ROAD, KNARESBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 0JY | GP PRACTICE | Call 01423 867433 |
| 3 | Beech House Surgery | 1 ASH TREE ROAD, KNARESBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 0UB | GP PRACTICE | Call 01423 542562 |
| 4 | Knaresborough & Rural Pcn - Covid Local Vaccination Service | 31B YORK PLACE, KNARESBOROUGH, HG5 0AD | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | 22-28 MARKET PLACE, KNARESBOROUGH, KNARESBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 8AG | PHARMACY | Call 01423 863171 |
| 2 | Pr Naylor Chemist Limited | 40-42 MARKET PLACE, KNARESBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 8AG | PHARMACY | Call 01423 862117 |
| 3 | Boots | UNIT 4A ST JAMES RTL PARK, GRIMBALD CRAG ROAD, KNARESBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 8PZ | PHARMACY | Call 01423 860197 |
| 4 | Homecare (yorkshire) Ltd | UNIT E, KNARESBOROUGH TECH, MANSE LANE, KNARESBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 8LF | PHARMACY | Call 01423 276155 |
| 5 | Chain Lane Pharmacy | 2 CHAIN LANE, KNARESBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 0DH | PHARMACY | Call 01423 864312 |
| 6 | Knaresborough - Pharmacy+health | 34 HIGH STREET, KNARESBOROUGH, HG5 0EQ | PHARMACY | Call 01423 865308 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yorkshire Eyewear (knaresborough) | 65 HIGH STREET, KNARESBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG5 0HB | OPTICAL SITE | Call 01423 799997 |
| 2 | Complete Optics (park Place) | 2 PARK PLACE, KNARESBOROUGH, HG5 0ER | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Bayfields Y Ltd | 13 MARKET PLACE, KNARESBOROUGH, HG5 8AL | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £527,440 | 120 | £514,213 | 148 | £558,498 | 143 | £547,086 | 192 |
| Semi-detached | £332,528 | 120 | £300,386 | 153 | £341,132 | 117 | £314,651 | 129 |
| Terraced | £307,881 | 57 | £298,289 | 75 | £285,695 | 81 | £323,184 | 77 |
| Flats | £145,194 | 18 | £180,494 | 17 | £178,035 | 23 | £153,418 | 28 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Knaresborough
CRS Code: KNA
Operator: NT
Line: Harrogate line
Company: Northern
Accessible motorway junctions
A1(M) J47
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.91
Average Driving Distance: 4.11
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 593
A1(M) J48
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.88
Average Driving Distance: 6.56
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 593
A1(M) J46
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.39
Average Driving Distance: 8.44
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 593
A1(M) J50
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.79
Average Driving Distance: 10.13
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 22
A1(M) J45
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.29
Average Driving Distance: 11.58
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 571
A1(M) J44
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.42
Average Driving Distance: 11.67
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 11
A1(M) J49
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.57
Average Driving Distance: 12.52
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 582
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| HG5 0 | Knaresborough Delivery Office |
| HG5 8 | Knaresborough Delivery Office |
| HG5 9 | Knaresborough Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| H | G | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| H | G | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Castle | Historic Properties | Historic House / House and Garden / Palace | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the HG5 postal code is KNARESBOROUGH followed by Scotton, and Staveley.
The HG5 Postcode shares a border with LS22 (WETHERBY, Collingham, Linton), HG1 (HARROGATE), HG3 (HARROGATE, Killinghall, Greenhow Hill), YO51 (Boroughbridge, Marton Cum Grafton, Roecliffe) and YO26 (YORK, Upper Poppleton, Tockwith).
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