Stockwell Drive is in Knaresborough and in North Yorkshire district. HG5 0LW is located in the Knaresborough East 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 Stockwell Drive, Knaresborough, HG5 0LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG5 0LN, HG5 0LA, HG5 0LD, HG5 0NL, HG5 0JZ, HG5 0LJ, HG5 0LB, HG5 0JY, HG5 0JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HG5 0LW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 48.5% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 51.5% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 33.2% | 40.1% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 39.7% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 10.6% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 49% | 48% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 37.1% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 11.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 22.1% | 21% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 10% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 12% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 20.4% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 28.8% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.6% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.5% | 97.3% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 94.8% | 94% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 93.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stockwell Drive was 64.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.3% higher than the Knaresborough East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Stockwell Drive has the 12th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Knaresborough East and the 610th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Stockwell Drive, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-11-06 | £205,958 |
| 19 Stockwell Drive, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £239,950 | 2024-06-20 | £253,906 |
| 5 Stockwell Drive, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2024-03-28 | £245,754 |
| 23 Stockwell Drive, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2024-03-07 | £199,423 |
| 13 Stockwell Drive, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2023-12-04 | £204,322 |
HG5 0LW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 53 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 282 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School Stockwell Road , HG5 0JN | - not rated | 467 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside Academy Halfpenny Lane , HG5 0SL | 4out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspin Park Academy Wetherby Road , HG5 8LQ | 4out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbeck Primary Academy High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LL | 3out of 4 | 2,549 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 | 1,148 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 4,220 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 5,106 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 5,259 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 | 984 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwater School High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LW | 4out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henshaws College Bogs Lane , HG1 4ED | - not rated | 2,915 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 4out of 4 | 4,973 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 Advent Catering Group | Unit 5, Halfpenny Close | 468 yd | |
| The Bear at Carriages | 89 High Street, Knaresborough | 520 yd | |
| Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre | 50 Bond End, Knaresborough | 568 yd | |
| The Hungry Caterpillar Kids Cafe | 59 High Street, Knaresborough | 580 yd | |
| Berry's Tavern | 48 High Street, Knaresborough | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Commercial Hotel | 64-70 High Street, Knaresborough | 562 yd | |
| Wetherspoons Crown Inn | The Crown, 71-75 High Street | 602 yd | |
| The Mitre | 4 Station Road, Knaresborough | 630 yd | |
| Track & Sleeper | Unit 7, Knaresborough Railway Station | 633 yd | |
| The Groves | 30 Market Place, Knaresborough | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty House | 7 Stockwell Place, Knaresborough | 180 yd | |
| Barny Bakes | 5 Stockwell Place, Knaresborough | 180 yd | |
| J R's Yorkshire Fish & Chips | 18C Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough | 323 yd | |
| New Taste | 76 High Street, Knaresborough | 562 yd | |
| Tico Tico Pizza | 92 High Street, Knaresborough | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 36 High Street, Knaresborough | 657 yd | |
| Lidl | Chain Lane, Knaresborough | 839 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knaresborough Community Centre STOCKWELL AVENUE | 336 yd | |
| King George V Playing Field STOCKWELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 381 yd |
| St Marys School TENTERGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| St Johns School STOCKWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Imagine Health And Spa (Knaresborough) BOND END | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 571 yd |
| Meadowside Primary Academy Halfpenny Lane | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Conyngham Hall CONYNGHAM HALL CONYNGHAM HALL BOND END | tennis courts | 950 yd |
| Knaresborough Pool KING JAMES ROAD | swimming pool | 963 yd |
| Fysche Field STOCKDALE WALK | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| The Spinney THE SPINNEY | grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.