Aspin Park Avenue is in Knaresborough and in North Yorkshire district. HG5 8HE 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 Aspin Park Avenue, Knaresborough, HG5 8HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG5 8EY, HG5 8HF, HG5 8EZ, HG5 8HL, HG5 8EX, HG5 8HG, HG5 8HA, HG5 8HJ, HG5 8HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HG5 8HE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 53.1% | 53.7% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 46.9% | 46.3% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 8HE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63% 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 | 19.5% | 22.3% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.8% | 63% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 18.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 5.7% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 7.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 44.7% | 49.2% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 42.5% | 39.6% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 8.9% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 8HE this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 9.5% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 7.6% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 10.6% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 2.7% | -2.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 20.1% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 47% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 13.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.4% | 96.8% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 98.4% | 96.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 96.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aspin Park Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Boroughbridge & Claro average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aspin Park Avenue, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2024-08-08 | £392,627 |
| 4 Aspin Park Avenue, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2017-11-23 | £396,404 |
HG5 8HE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HG5 8HE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knaresborough, Aspin Park Community Primary School Wetherby Road , HG5 8LQ | - not rated | 468 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspin Park Academy Wetherby Road , HG5 8LQ | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knaresborough St John's CofE Primary School Stockwell Road , HG5 0JN | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Church of England Junior School, Knaresborough Stockwell Road , HG5 0JN | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knaresborough, the Manor Infant School Stockwell Road , HG5 0JN | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 456 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 2out of 4 | 4,450 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | - not rated | 4,450 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Academy Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 3out of 4 | 4,739 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | - not rated | 4,739 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate College Hornbeam Park Avenue , Hookstone Road HG2 8QT | - not rated | 5,430 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,316 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forest School Park Lane , HG5 0DQ | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwater School High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LW | - not rated | 2,666 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwater Academy High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LW | 3out of 4 | 2,666 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henshaws College Bogs Lane , HG1 4ED | - not rated | 3,407 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisharama | 31A York Place, Knaresborough | 627 yd | |
| Mother Shipton Inn | Blands Hill, Calcutt | 685 yd | |
| The Watermill Cafe | Lido Leisure Park, Wetherby Road | 754 yd | |
| The Cupboard at the Lido | Lido Leisure Park, Wetherby Road | 754 yd | |
| Mill Kitchen | Lido Leisure Park, Wetherby Road | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers | Calcutt, Calcutt | 685 yd | |
| Marquis of Granby | 31 York Place, Knaresborough | 704 yd | |
| Knaresborough Town AFC | Football Ground, Manse Lane | 748 yd | |
| Knaresborough Masonic Lodge Club | Masonic Hall, York Place | 761 yd | |
| Wellington Inn | 23 Briggate, Knaresborough | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aragon Fisheries | 14 Iles Lane, Knaresborough | 676 yd | |
| The Park Pantry, Building B | Knaresborough Technology Park, Manse Lane | 748 yd | |
| Sandwiches Unlimited | Manse Lane, Knaresborough | 777 yd | |
| Nord | 3 Castlegate, Knaresborough | 938 yd | |
| Sapphire | 28 High Street, Knaresborough | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 36 High Street, Knaresborough | 947 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 4b, St James Retail Park | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knaresborough Cricket Club Aspin Lane | grass pitches | 313 yd |
| King James'S School KING JAMES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 460 yd |
| Aspin Park Primary School WETHERBY ROAD | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Fysche Field STOCKDALE WALK | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Knaresborough Pool KING JAMES ROAD | swimming pool | 588 yd |
| Knaresborough Forest Cricket Ground UNION FIELD CRICKET GROUND UNION FIELD CRICKET GROUND THISTLE HILL | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Knaresborough Town Afc Manse Lane | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Knaresborough Health Club (Closed) Manse Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 748 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.