Widdale Road, Knaresborough, HG5 0LP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HG5 0LP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.3%	53.1%	-0.2%	51.0%	2.1%
Male	46.7%	46.9%	0.2%	49.0%	-2.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of HG5 0LP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26%	25.8%	-0.2%	37.9%	-12.1%
Married: Opposite sex	58.1%	53.2%	-4.9%	44.2%	9.0%
Separated	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	9.3%	12.1%	2.8%	9.1%	3.0%
Widowed	5.4%	7.7%	2.3%	6.1%	1.6%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	54.5%	52.9%	-1.6%	48.4%	4.5%
Good health	37.3%	39.2%	1.9%	33.6%	5.6%
Fair health	7.2%	7.8%	0.6%	12.7%	-4.9%
Bad health	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	4.0%	-4.0%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around HG5 0LP this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.3%	9.7%	0.4%	18.2%	-8.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.7%	9.7%	-5.0%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.2%	19%	0.8%	13.4%	5.6%
Apprenticeship	5%	8.1%	3.1%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	15%	2.2%	16.9%	-1.9%
Degree or Similar	36.8%	38.1%	1.3%	33.8%	4.3%
Other	3.1%	0.4%	-2.7%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.7%	99%	0.3%	81.4%	17.6%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.6% 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	94.7%	96.6%	1.9%	83.2%	13.4%
European Union	1.6%	2.4%	0.8%	6.1%	-3.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	3.1%	0.3%	-2.8%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.4%	96.9%	2.5%	83.2%	13.7%
10+ Years	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	9.8%	-8.4%
5-10 Years	1.9%	1%	-0.9%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.4%	76.7%	12.7%
Romania	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
No passport held	9.2%	13.5%	-4.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.5%	37.2%	-2.7%
Christian	61.1%	46.2%	14.9%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Widdale Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Widdale Road was 52.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.9% lower than the Boroughbridge & Claro average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Widdale Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Boroughbridge & Claro and the 773rd highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,300

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in HG5 0LP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Widdale Road are based on 15 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Yorkshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Widdale Road, Knaresborough, HG5 0LP

Estimated Average Property Prices for HG5 0LP

Average Price
£290,022

Semi-Detached
£281,596

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£349,005

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Widdale Road

Average Price
£292,296

Semi-Detached
£285,003

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£339,697

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Widdale Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Widdale Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2022-04-14	£278,307
7 Widdale Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2022-04-01	£283,873
13 Widdale Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2016-08-08	£286,782
8 Widdale Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£227,500	2011-08-25	£362,621
17 Widdale Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2011-02-10	£271,381

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HG5 0LP

Employment

HG5 0LP 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 0LP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	94
Retired	76
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	3
Unemployed	2
Looking after home or family	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	43
Human health and social work activities	26
Education	25
Financial and insurance activities	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Other	14
Manufacturing	11
Construction	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Information and communication	4
Transport and storage	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aspin Park Academy Wetherby Road , HG5 8LQ	4out of 4	591 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School Stockwell Road , HG5 0JN	- not rated	1,077 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Meadowside Academy Halfpenny Lane , HG5 0SL	4out of 4	1,124 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Tentergate Road , HG5 9BG	3out of 4	1,696 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Goldsborough Church of England Primary School Goldsborough , HG5 8NJ	3out of 4	2,161 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King James's School King James Road , HG5 8EB	3out of 4	911 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP	3out of 4	5,222 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Forest School Park Lane , HG5 0DQ	- not rated	577 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springwater School High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LW	4out of 4	3,438 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Henshaws College Bogs Lane , HG1 4ED	- not rated	4,043 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chain Lane Community Centre	Chain Lane, Knaresborough	563 yd
WSH Baxterstorey	Tsys, Grimbald Crag Close	672 yd
Stanleys Coffee Shop & Kitchen	Barker And Stonehouse, St James Retail Park	869 yd
McDonalds	Grimbald Crag Road, Knaresborough	973 yd
Costa	Unit 1b, St James Retail Park	973 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Knaresborough Town AFC	Football Ground, Manse Lane		481 yd
Marquis of Granby	31 York Place, Knaresborough		1,085 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sandwiches Unlimited	Manse Lane, Knaresborough	471 yd
The Park Pantry, Building B	Knaresborough Technology Park, Manse Lane	481 yd
Chilli Hut	6 Chain Lane, Knaresborough	622 yd
The Wharfe	8 Chain Lane, Knaresborough	622 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl	Chain Lane, Knaresborough		622 yd
Marks & Spencer	Unit 4b, St James Retail Park		973 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Knaresborough Health Club (Closed) Manse Lane	health and fitness suite, squash courts	483 yd
Knaresborough Town Afc Manse Lane	grass pitches	493 yd
The Spinney THE SPINNEY	grass pitches	517 yd
Aspin Park Primary School WETHERBY ROAD	grass pitches	621 yd
Hay-A-Park BILSDALE GROVE	grass pitches	667 yd
Knaresborough Rufc Hay-A-Park Lane	grass pitches	732 yd
King James'S School KING JAMES ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	1,003 yd
Knaresborough Pool KING JAMES ROAD	swimming pool	1,067 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	150 Mbit/s
Average download speed	150 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.