Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

FORDGREEN, HG4 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORDGREEN, HG4 1AF.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HG4 1AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

HG4 1AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HG4 1AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Fordgreen, 0.6km from Bondgate in Ripon. Administratively it sits within Ripon Minster & Moorside ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.

For families considering a move, HG4 1AF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £289k.

Census 2021 statistics for HG4 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00141102 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG4 1AF. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 287,475

2 sales · Mean £ 287,475

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HG4 1AF has low crime rates — 14 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.

Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2

school Local Schools

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Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils0.4 km
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Moorside Primary School & Nursery

Good172 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Infant and Nursery

Requires Improvement1.2 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding152 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Junior School

Good1.2 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Greystone

Good151 pupils1.3 km
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Sharow Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement103 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Hornblower Tavern0.9 km
  • Navigation Inn0.4 km
  • Ripon Conservative Club0.9 km
  • The Golden Lion0.9 km
  • The Water Rat0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • And Chocolate Ltd0.8 km
  • Appleton's0.9 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.9 km
  • Farmison & Co0.5 km
  • G G Harrison & Son0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Cafe on the Square0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • Caffe Tempo0.8 km
  • Cathedral View Cafe0.7 km
  • Chimes Cafe0.8 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Big Bites0.9 km
  • Bondgate Fisheries0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Double Luck0.8 km
  • Dragon Inn0.9 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thirsk14.0 km
  • Knaresborough14.0 km
  • Starbeck14.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Firs Avenue0.2 km
  • Firs Avenue0.2 km
  • Skelldale Caravan Park0.4 km
  • Skelldale Caravan Park0.4 km
  • Bowling Club0.5 km