St Margarets Close is in Knaresborough and in North Yorkshire district. HG5 0JT is located in the Knaresborough West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrogate and Knaresborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Margarets Close, Knaresborough, HG5 0JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG5 0JX, HG5 0EX, HG5 0JU, HG5 0HN, HG5 0NG, HG5 0JS, HG5 0HP, HG5 0HR, HG5 0HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HG5 0JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.3% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.4% | 22.9% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 43% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 13.5% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 16% | 17.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 11.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.4% | 40.6% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 33.6% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 18.8% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 6% | 6.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 21.5% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 9% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 11.2% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 12.1% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 11.7% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 31.4% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 100% | 97% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98% | 94.1% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 94.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 60.2% | 46.2% | 14.0% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Margarets Close was 118.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 100.1% higher than the Knaresborough East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Margarets Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Knaresborough East and the 264th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 St Margarets Close, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-06-12 | £439,286 |
| 1 St Margarets Close, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-06-25 | £371,919 |
| 5 St Margarets Close, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2016-12-16 | £391,134 |
| 2 St Margarets Close, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2016-10-07 | £261,235 |
| 1 St Margarets Close, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2011-11-30 | £295,326 |
HG5 0JT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in HG5 0JT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Tentergate Road , HG5 9BG | 3out of 4 | 291 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School Stockwell Road , HG5 0JN | - not rated | 461 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside Academy Halfpenny Lane , HG5 0SL | 4out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspin Park Academy Wetherby Road , HG5 8LQ | 4out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbeck Primary Academy High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LL | 3out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King James's School King James Road , HG5 8EB | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 3,904 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 4,739 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 4,904 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Forest School Park Lane , HG5 0DQ | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwater School High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LW | 4out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henshaws College Bogs Lane , HG1 4ED | - not rated | 2,625 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 4out of 4 | 4,685 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bear at Carriages | 89 High Street, Knaresborough | 144 yd | |
| The Hungry Caterpillar Kids Cafe | 59 High Street, Knaresborough | 243 yd | |
| Age UK Knaresborough & District | Cliff House, Hilton Lane | 245 yd | |
| The Old Ticket Office | Units 1 To 3, Knaresborough Railway Station | 254 yd | |
| McQueen's | 51 High Street, Knaresborough | 273 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Commercial Hotel | 64-70 High Street, Knaresborough | 229 yd | |
| The Mitre | 4 Station Road, Knaresborough | 254 yd | |
| Track & Sleeper | Unit 7, Knaresborough Railway Station | 257 yd | |
| Wetherspoons Crown Inn | The Crown, 71-75 High Street | 273 yd | |
| The Groves | 30 Market Place, Knaresborough | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Taste | 76 High Street, Knaresborough | 229 yd | |
| Tico Tico Pizza | 92 High Street, Knaresborough | 229 yd | |
| Aakash Balti | 57 High Street, Knaresborough | 273 yd | |
| Subway | Units 3 And 4, Castle Courtyard | 375 yd | |
| Sapphire | 28 High Street, Knaresborough | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 36 High Street, Knaresborough | 402 yd | |
| Lidl | Chain Lane, Knaresborough | 974 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Imagine Health And Spa (Knaresborough) BOND END | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 296 yd |
| St Marys School TENTERGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 358 yd |
| St Johns School STOCKWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 404 yd |
| Knaresborough Community Centre STOCKWELL AVENUE | 656 yd | |
| King George V Playing Field STOCKWELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Conyngham Hall CONYNGHAM HALL CONYNGHAM HALL BOND END | tennis courts | 708 yd |
| Knaresborough Pool KING JAMES ROAD | swimming pool | 766 yd |
| Fysche Field STOCKDALE WALK | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| King James'S School KING JAMES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 900 yd |
| Meadowside Primary Academy Halfpenny Lane | grass pitches | 924 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 60.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.