HG4 1AZ is a mixed residential area on Williamson Close, 0.3km from Ripon in Ripon. Administratively it sits within Ripon Minster & Moorside ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
For families considering a move, HG4 1AZ represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 56 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HG4 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00141103 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLIAMSON CLOSE, HG4 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLIAMSON CLOSE, HG4 1AZ.
236
56
£ 39,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG4 1AZ 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
Average age 56, 78% owned. HG4 1AZ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 56). Property prices are trending down 13.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG4 1AZ. 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
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
Flat
£ 150,000
41 sales · Mean £ 154,592
Terraced
£ 205,000
1 sales · Mean £ 205,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HG4 1AZ is moderate at 57 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 Club0.4 km
- Storehouse Bar & Eatery0.4 km
- Hornblower Tavern0.4 km
- Navigation Inn0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Cafe Gelato0.6 km
- Claro Lounge0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 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
- Booths0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough14.4 km
- Thirsk14.5 km
- Starbeck15.1 km
Bus Stops
- Barefoot Street0.0 km
- Barefoot Street0.0 km
- Borrage Bridge0.1 km
- Borrage Bridge0.1 km
- Southgate0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HG41AZ · Data under Open Government Licence