Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

WILLIAMSON CLOSE, HG4 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLIAMSON CLOSE, HG4 1AZ.

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Population

236

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Average age 56, 78% owned. HG4 1AZ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 13.7% year-on-year.

home £152,500 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HG4 1AZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood 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 rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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.

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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

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

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)

HG4 1AZ has low crime rates — 48 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 behaviour92
Violence and sexual offences70
Shoplifting35
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity Church of England Junior School

Good0.4 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding152 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Infant and Nursery

Requires Improvement0.5 km
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Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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Moorside Primary School & Nursery

Good172 pupils0.7 km
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Ripon Grammar School

Outstanding928 pupils1.1 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Greystone

Good151 pupils1.1 km
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Outwood Academy Ripon

Outstanding723 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
fastfood

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
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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