HG4 1DT is a mixed residential area on Smithsons Court, 0.2km from Blossomgate in Ripon. Administratively it sits within Ripon Ure Bank & Spa ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HG4 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00141145 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SMITHSONS COURT, HG4 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMITHSONS COURT, HG4 1DT.
263
44
£ 47,600 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HG4 1DT spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 13.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG4 1DT. The average age is 44.5. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 215,000
2 sales · Mean £ 215,000
Terraced
£ 148,750
2 sales · Mean £ 148,750
Flat
£ 101,500
2 sales · Mean £ 101,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HG4 1DT is moderate at 58 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 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
Outwood Primary Academy Greystone
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Ripon Minimarket0.3 km
- And Chocolate Ltd0.2 km
- Appleton's0.2 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.2 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Black Swan0.2 km
- Ripon Rugby Club0.7 km
- Storehouse Bar & Eatery0.2 km
- Hornblower Tavern0.1 km
- Navigation Inn0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Cafe Gelato0.1 km
- Claro Lounge0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Moti Raj0.3 km
- Realitea Tearoom & Espresso Bar0.0 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Bar.B.Q Kebab0.2 km
- Giannis Pizzeria Ltd0.2 km
- Taste0.3 km
- Big Bites0.2 km
- Bondgate Fisheries0.7 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Booths0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thirsk14.1 km
- Knaresborough14.8 km
- Starbeck15.6 km
Bus Stops
- White Horse0.1 km
- The White Horse0.1 km
- Bus Station Stand 30.2 km
- Bus Station Stand 10.2 km
- Bus Station Stand 20.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HG41DT · Data under Open Government Licence