HG4 1DF is a well-regarded residential area on The Approach, 0.4km from Blossomgate in Ripon. Administratively it sits within Ripon Ure Bank & Spa ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HG4, HG4 1DF offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 61% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for HG4 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00141138 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE APPROACH, HG4 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE APPROACH, HG4 1DF.
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42
£ 47,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG4 1DF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. HG4 1DF's low deprivation rank, 61% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG4 1DF. The average age is 42.3. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HG4 1DF is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity Church of England Infant and Nursery
Holy Trinity Church of England Junior School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School
Ripon Grammar School
Outwood Academy Ripon
Moorside Primary School & Nursery
Sharow Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Ripon Minimarket0.5 km
- And Chocolate Ltd0.4 km
- Appleton's0.4 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.4 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Black Swan0.4 km
- Ripon Rugby Club0.8 km
- Storehouse Bar & Eatery0.3 km
- Hornblower Tavern0.3 km
- Navigation Inn1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Cafe Gelato0.1 km
- Claro Lounge0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Moti Raj0.5 km
- Realitea Tearoom & Espresso Bar0.2 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Bar.B.Q Kebab0.4 km
- Giannis Pizzeria Ltd0.4 km
- Taste0.5 km
- Big Bites0.4 km
- Bondgate Fisheries0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Booths0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thirsk14.0 km
- Knaresborough15.0 km
- Starbeck15.8 km
Bus Stops
- The White Horse0.1 km
- White Horse0.1 km
- The Clock Tower0.2 km
- The Clock Tower0.3 km
- Holy Trinity Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HG41DF · Data under Open Government Licence