Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

PALACE ROAD, HG4 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALACE ROAD, HG4 1AD.

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Population

222

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HG4 1AD 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.

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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. HG4 1AD's low deprivation rank, 70% ownership, and £230k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HG4 1AD is a sought-after residential area on Palace Road, 0.4km from Little Studley 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 1AD offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 70% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, down 1.4% year-on-year. 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 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00171025 (shared with 6 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 1AD. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 197,500

9 sales · Mean £ 209,722

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HG4 1AD has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour29
Shoplifting14
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity Church of England Infant and Nursery

Requires Improvement0.5 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Junior School

Good0.6 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding152 pupils0.6 km
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Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils0.9 km
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Ripon Grammar School

Outstanding928 pupils1.1 km
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Outwood Academy Ripon

Outstanding723 pupils1.3 km
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Sharow Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement103 pupils1.4 km
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Moorside Primary School & Nursery

Good172 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Ripon Minimarket0.7 km
  • And Chocolate Ltd0.6 km
  • Appleton's0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Black Swan0.7 km
  • Storehouse Bar & Eatery0.6 km
  • Hornblower Tavern0.5 km
  • Ripon Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Riverside Meadows Caravan Park0.7 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Cafe Gelato0.3 km
  • Claro Lounge0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Moti Raj0.7 km
  • Realitea Tearoom & Espresso Bar0.4 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Bar.B.Q Kebab0.6 km
  • Giannis Pizzeria Ltd0.7 km
  • Taste0.7 km
  • Big Bites0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Booths0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thirsk13.8 km
  • Knaresborough15.2 km
  • Starbeck16.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Clock Tower0.1 km
  • The Clock Tower0.1 km
  • North Road0.3 km
  • Station Hotel0.3 km
  • The White Horse0.3 km