Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

CANAL WHARF, HG4 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANAL WHARF, HG4 1AQ.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HG4 1AQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. HG4 1AQ's 72% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £266,666 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HG4 1AQ is a safe, established residential area on Canal Wharf, 0.2km from Bondgate in Ripon. Administratively it sits within Ripon Minster & Moorside ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £266k.

Census 2021 statistics for HG4 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00141104 (shared with 11 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 1AQ. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

Flat

£ 254,637

4 sales · Mean £ 256,818

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

HG4 1AQ has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour58
Violence and sexual offences40
Shoplifting18
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils0.3 km
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Moorside Primary School & Nursery

Good172 pupils0.8 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding152 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Junior School

Good0.9 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Infant and Nursery

Requires Improvement0.9 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Greystone

Good151 pupils1.1 km
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Ripon Grammar School

Outstanding928 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Ripon Minimarket0.6 km
  • And Chocolate Ltd0.5 km
  • Appleton's0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.5 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Black Swan0.6 km
  • Ripon Rugby Club0.9 km
  • Storehouse Bar & Eatery0.8 km
  • Hornblower Tavern0.6 km
  • Navigation Inn0.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Cafe Gelato0.9 km
  • Claro Lounge0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Moti Raj0.5 km
  • Realitea Tearoom & Espresso Bar0.7 km
  • + 30 more
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Bar.B.Q Kebab0.6 km
  • Giannis Pizzeria Ltd0.6 km
  • Taste0.5 km
  • Big Bites0.5 km
  • Bondgate Fisheries0.1 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Booths0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knaresborough14.1 km
  • Thirsk14.3 km
  • Starbeck14.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Bowling Club0.1 km
  • Bowling Club0.1 km
  • Bondgate0.2 km
  • Bondgate0.2 km
  • Firs Avenue0.3 km