HG4 1AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Williamson Drive, 0.2km from Ripon in Ripon. Administratively it sits within Ripon Minster & Moorside ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
For families considering a move, HG4 1AY represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.
Census 2021 statistics for HG4 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00141103 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLIAMSON DRIVE, HG4 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLIAMSON DRIVE, HG4 1AY.
236
56
£ 39,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG4 1AY 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.
Area Character
HG4 1AY is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 78% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG4 1AY. The average age is 55.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 252,500
20 sales · Mean £ 252,500
Terraced
£ 180,000
3 sales · Mean £ 193,500
Semi-Detached
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HG4 1AY is moderate at 51 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.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity Church of England Junior School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Infant and Nursery
Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School
Moorside Primary School & Nursery
Ripon Grammar School
Outwood Primary Academy Greystone
Outwood Academy Ripon
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Nisa Local1.0 km
- Ripon Minimarket0.2 km
- And Chocolate Ltd0.3 km
- Appleton's0.3 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Black Swan0.2 km
- Ripon Rugby Club0.5 km
- Storehouse Bar & Eatery0.4 km
- Hornblower Tavern0.4 km
- Navigation Inn0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Cafe Gelato0.6 km
- Claro Lounge0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Moti Raj0.2 km
- Realitea Tearoom & Espresso Bar0.4 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Bar.B.Q Kebab0.3 km
- Giannis Pizzeria Ltd0.2 km
- Taste0.2 km
- Big Bites0.3 km
- Bondgate Fisheries0.4 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Booths0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough14.4 km
- Thirsk14.4 km
- Starbeck15.1 km
Bus Stops
- Barefoot Street0.1 km
- Barefoot Street0.1 km
- Borrage Bridge0.2 km
- Borrage Bridge0.2 km
- Southgate0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HG41AY · Data under Open Government Licence