Ash Tree Road is in Knaresborough and in North Yorkshire district. HG5 0UB is located in the Knaresborough West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harrogate and Knaresborough. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ash Tree Road, Knaresborough, HG5 0UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG5 0JH, HG5 0JD, HG5 0JS, HG5 0JB, HG5 0TN, HG5 0JN, HG5 0JU, HG5 0JY, HG5 0JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HG5 0UB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.9% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.1% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 32.3% | 27% | -5.3% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 40.7% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 19% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 41.1% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 29.7% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 23.8% | 8.7% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 19% | 18.9% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 7% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 11.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 34.9% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.1% | 96% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 96.1% | 95.2% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 95.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Tree Road was 21.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.0% lower than the Knaresborough East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ash Tree Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Knaresborough East and the 524th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Ash Tree Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2023-08-02 | £380,199 |
| 18 Ash Tree Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-06-22 | £457,870 |
| 16 Ash Tree Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-02-17 | £500,984 |
| 6 Ash Tree Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-08-27 | £381,718 |
| 4 Ash Tree Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2019-02-18 | £336,587 |
HG5 0UB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 0UB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School Stockwell Road , HG5 0JN | - not rated | 266 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 | 403 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside Academy Halfpenny Lane , HG5 0SL | 4out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspin Park Academy Wetherby Road , HG5 8LQ | 4out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbeck Primary Academy High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LL | 3out of 4 | 2,369 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 | 860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 4,079 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 4,869 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 5,053 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 | 980 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwater School High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LW | 4out of 4 | 2,368 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henshaws College Bogs Lane , HG1 4ED | - not rated | 2,811 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 4out of 4 | 4,869 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry's Tavern | 48 High Street, Knaresborough | 272 yd | |
| The Hungry Caterpillar Kids Cafe | 59 High Street, Knaresborough | 274 yd | |
| 1858 Bar And Restaurant | 42 High Street, Knaresborough | 281 yd | |
| Rose Petal Tea Rooms | 47 High Street, Knaresborough | 287 yd | |
| McQueen's | 51 High Street, Knaresborough | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Commercial Hotel | 64-70 High Street, Knaresborough | 255 yd | |
| Wetherspoons Crown Inn | The Crown, 71-75 High Street | 289 yd | |
| The Groves | 30 Market Place, Knaresborough | 323 yd | |
| So! Bar & Eats | 1 Silver Street, Knaresborough | 372 yd | |
| Track & Sleeper | Unit 7, Knaresborough Railway Station | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Taste | 76 High Street, Knaresborough | 255 yd | |
| Tico Tico Pizza | 92 High Street, Knaresborough | 255 yd | |
| Aakash Balti | 57 High Street, Knaresborough | 289 yd | |
| Sapphire | 28 High Street, Knaresborough | 326 yd | |
| Pizza Slice Grill | 16 High Street, Knaresborough | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 36 High Street, Knaresborough | 326 yd | |
| Lidl | Chain Lane, Knaresborough | 777 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns School STOCKWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 210 yd |
| Imagine Health And Spa (Knaresborough) BOND END | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 493 yd |
| St Marys School TENTERGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Knaresborough Community Centre STOCKWELL AVENUE | 523 yd | |
| King George V Playing Field STOCKWELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Knaresborough Pool KING JAMES ROAD | swimming pool | 652 yd |
| Fysche Field STOCKDALE WALK | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| King James'S School KING JAMES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 780 yd |
| Meadowside Primary Academy Halfpenny Lane | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Conyngham Hall CONYNGHAM HALL CONYNGHAM HALL BOND END | tennis courts | 904 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 | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.