Middleton Cottages is in Knaresborough and in North Yorkshire district. HG5 8JD 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 Middleton Cottages, Knaresborough, HG5 8JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG5 8JE, HG5 8JA, HG5 8JB, HG5 8LE, HG5 8DG, HG5 8EG, HG5 8BJ, HG5 8PN, HG5 8EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HG5 8JD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.2% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 8JD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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 | 28.1% | 28.8% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 52.5% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 9.7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 42.9% | 55.3% | 12.4% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 33.1% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 8.8% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 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.
In the area around HG5 8JD this area, 9.7% 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 46.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 9.7% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 6.6% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 12.8% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 5.8% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.1% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.4% | 46.5% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 12.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.3% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 92.7% | 96.5% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 96.5% | 4.1% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 76.7% | 15.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middleton Cottages was 42.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.6% lower than the Knaresborough East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Middleton Cottages has the 8th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Knaresborough East and the 978th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Middleton Cottages, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2025-07-04 | £230,448 |
| 4 Middleton Cottages, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2017-04-13 | £246,253 |
| 3 Middleton Cottages, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2009-12-08 | £128,097 |
| 2 Middleton Cottages, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2009-12-08 | £184,356 |
| 4 Middleton Cottages, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2008-10-01 | £189,510 |
HG5 8JD 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 8JD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspin Park Academy Wetherby Road , HG5 8LQ | 4out of 4 | 1,115 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 | 1,364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside Academy Halfpenny Lane , HG5 0SL | 4out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbeck Primary Academy High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LL | 3out of 4 | 2,006 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 | 644 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 3,740 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT | 4out of 4 | 4,157 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR | 4out of 4 | 4,446 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 | 1,585 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwater School High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LW | 4out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henshaws College Bogs Lane , HG1 4ED | - not rated | 2,678 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP | 4out of 4 | 4,630 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Shipton Inn | Blands Hill, Calcutt | 108 yd | |
| Riverside Cafe | Waterside, Knaresborough | 595 yd | |
| The Black Mulberry | 29 Waterside, Knaresborough | 595 yd | |
| The Marigold Cafe | Waterside, Knaresborough | 595 yd | |
| Scarlett Vintage Tea Room | 3 Green Dragon Yard, Castlegate | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers | Calcutt, Calcutt | 338 yd | |
| Wellington Inn | 23 Briggate, Knaresborough | 388 yd | |
| The Cross Keys | 17 Cheapside, Knaresborough | 559 yd | |
| Knaresborough Masonic Lodge Club | Masonic Hall, York Place | 622 yd | |
| Six Poor Folk | 25 Castlegate, Knaresborough | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aragon Fisheries | 14 Iles Lane, Knaresborough | 547 yd | |
| Nord | 3 Castlegate, Knaresborough | 629 yd | |
| Lawai Spice | 14 - 16 Castlegate, Knaresborough | 667 yd | |
| Subway | Units 3 And 4, Castle Courtyard | 704 yd | |
| Sapphire | 28 High Street, Knaresborough | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 36 High Street, Knaresborough | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knaresborough Forest Cricket Ground UNION FIELD CRICKET GROUND UNION FIELD CRICKET GROUND THISTLE HILL | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Fysche Field STOCKDALE WALK | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| King James'S School KING JAMES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 568 yd |
| Knaresborough Pool KING JAMES ROAD | swimming pool | 571 yd |
| Knaresborough Cricket Club Aspin Lane | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| St Johns School STOCKWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,029 yd |
| Aspin Park Primary School WETHERBY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,085 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.