Knaresborough West
Ward in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.007, -1.469 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 34 56 |
| Dialling code: | 01423 (Boroughbridge) |
Knaresborough West is a ward within the market town of Knaresborough in North Yorkshire, taking in the western side of the town and some of the urban fringe. It’s largely residential with a mixture of Victorian terraces and later suburban housing, local shops and schools, and benefits from easy access to the scenic riverside along the River Nidd and the historic heart of the town with its castle and viaduct close by.
Locally the economy blends everyday services and tourism linked to Knaresborough’s attractions, while many residents commute to nearby centres such as Harrogate and Leeds. The area has an active community life - from neighbourhood groups to town events - and reflects the pressures and appeal of a small historic town popular with visitors and families alike.
Postcode districts covering Knaresborough West
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Bradford 19.3 miles31.1 km
- York 15.9 miles25.7 km
- Wakefield 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Harrogate 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Castleford 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Morley 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Dewsbury 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Batley 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Keighley 20 miles32.3 km
- Pontefract 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Yeadon 12.8 miles20.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Knaresborough Built-up area 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Knaresborough East Ward 1 mile1.5 km
- Scriven Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Fairfax & Starbeck Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Plompton Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Scotton Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Farnham Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Goldsborough Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- High Harrogate & Kingsley Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bilton & Nidd Gorge Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Ferrensby Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Knaresborough West
HG5 0EZ, HG5 9AP, HG5 8JS, HG5 9AA, HG5 8JG, HG5 8BX, HG5 0SS, HG5 8BA, HG5 0HP … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 34.7 miles55.9 km
- Knaresborough Railway Station 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Starbeck Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
Hotels in Knaresborough West Ad
Schools in Knaresborough West
- Aspin Park Academy Primary
- King James's School Secondary
- Knaresborough St John's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Newby Hall Estate 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 8.1 miles13 km
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Saw Wood Forest 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Clayton Wood Forest 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Spring Wood Forest 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Daffy Wood Forest 13 miles21 km
- Bewerley Hall Estate 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Esholt Priory Historic site 14.6 miles23.6 km
- Trinity Leeds Shopping centre 14.9 miles24 km
- Gotts Park Mansion Country house 15 miles24.1 km