HG4 1AD is a sought-after residential area on Palace Road, 0.4km from Little Studley in Ripon. Administratively it sits within Ripon Ure Bank & Spa ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HG4, HG4 1AD offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 70% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, down 1.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for HG4 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00171025 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PALACE ROAD, HG4 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALACE ROAD, HG4 1AD.
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48
£ 47,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG4 1AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. HG4 1AD's low deprivation rank, 70% ownership, and £230k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG4 1AD. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 197,500
9 sales · Mean £ 209,722
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG4 1AD has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity Church of England Infant and Nursery
Holy Trinity Church of England Junior School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School
Ripon Grammar School
Outwood Academy Ripon
Sharow Church of England Primary School
Moorside Primary School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Ripon Minimarket0.7 km
- And Chocolate Ltd0.6 km
- Appleton's0.6 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.6 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Black Swan0.7 km
- Storehouse Bar & Eatery0.6 km
- Hornblower Tavern0.5 km
- Ripon Conservative Club0.8 km
- Riverside Meadows Caravan Park0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Cafe Gelato0.3 km
- Claro Lounge0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Moti Raj0.7 km
- Realitea Tearoom & Espresso Bar0.4 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Bar.B.Q Kebab0.6 km
- Giannis Pizzeria Ltd0.7 km
- Taste0.7 km
- Big Bites0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Booths0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thirsk13.8 km
- Knaresborough15.2 km
- Starbeck16.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Clock Tower0.1 km
- The Clock Tower0.1 km
- North Road0.3 km
- Station Hotel0.3 km
- The White Horse0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HG41AD · Data under Open Government Licence