Living in HG5, North Yorkshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around HG5 in North Yorkshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in North Yorkshire: £270,569, up 3.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.
What actually sold around HG5
102 recorded home sales on the streets around central HG5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £270,000 and a range from £76,000 to £945,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 PASTURE CRESCENT, HG5 0PF | semi-detached | £325,000 | 2026-06-11 |
| 97 MANOR ROAD, HG5 0BB | semi-detached | £215,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 3 INMAN GROVE, HG5 0PJ | semi-detached | £240,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 41 BOROUGHBRIDGE ROAD, HG5 0ND | semi-detached | £662,500 | 2026-05-15 |
| 12 STOCKWELL GROVE, HG5 0LN | terraced | £180,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| 5 KINGS ROAD, HG5 0AZ | terraced | £195,000 | 2026-05-01 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
11 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowside Academy | Primary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Aspin Park Academy | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Starbeck Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| King James's School | Secondary | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
8 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Caring, leisure and other service | 14.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.6% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.6% |
| Professional occupations | 13.3% |
| Skilled trades | 13.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
96 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central HG5 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on North Yorkshire's figures.
Common questions about HG5
What is the average house price in HG5?
The average sold price in North Yorkshire is £270,569 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in HG5?
Prices in North Yorkshire are up 3.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in HG5?
The median of 102 recorded sales around central HG5 in the last 2 years is £270,000, ranging from £76,000 to £945,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in HG5?
11 schools sit within 3 miles of central HG5, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in HG5?
96 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HG5 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is HG5 at risk of flooding?
Central HG5 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is HG5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £270,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 96 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is HG5 safe?
96 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HG5 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? HG5 or HG1, HG5 or HG2, HG5 or YO51.
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