Knaresborough · HG5
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Covering Scotton, Knaresborough, including Boroughbridge & Claro, Knaresborough East, Knaresborough West. Find qualified electricians nearby.
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HG5 (Scotton) in a nutshell
HG5 covers Scotton, Knaresborough, in North Yorkshire. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.
Local tips for HG5
North Yorkshire council area
HG5 is in North Yorkshire's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authorityGive your full postcode
HG5 stretches across Boroughbridge & Claro, Knaresborough East, Knaresborough West and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'HG5', when you ask for quotes.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) wardsOwn your home? This is for you too.
It's not just for landlords. Homeowners and buyers use these checks for peace of mind too.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Knaresborough: 75.0% owner-occupiedEngland landlord rules: quick version
- Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
- Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
- If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.
More detail on the Knaresborough page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas does HG5 cover?
HG5 (Scotton, Knaresborough) includes the wards of Boroughbridge & Claro, Knaresborough East, Knaresborough West, Ouseburn, Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith, Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone, Wathvale & Bishop Monkton (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).
Which postcode districts are next to HG5?
Neighbouring districts include HG1 (Harrogate), HG2 (Harrogate), YO51 (Boroughbridge), LS22 (Collingham) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering HG5 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.
How many homes are in HG5?
About 7,812 households and 18,374 residents at the 2011 Census, across 637 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).
Which council area is HG5 in?
HG5 sits in North Yorkshire (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Harrogate and Knaresborough, Wetherby and Easingwold.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Postcode district
- HG5 1
- Areas covered
- Scotton, Knaresborough 2
- Active postcodes
- 637 3
- Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 7,812 2
- Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 18,374 2
- Electoral wards
- Boroughbridge & Claro, Knaresborough East, Knaresborough West, Ouseburn, Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith, Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone, Wathvale & Bishop Monkton 4
- Parliamentary constituencies
- Harrogate and Knaresborough, Wetherby and Easingwold 4
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire 4
- Households privately renting (Knaresborough built-up area)
- 13.4% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.