HG4 1AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Fordgreen, 0.6km from Bondgate in Ripon. Administratively it sits within Ripon Minster & Moorside ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
For families considering a move, HG4 1AF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £289k.
Census 2021 statistics for HG4 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00141102 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORDGREEN, HG4 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORDGREEN, HG4 1AF.
303
50
£ 39,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG4 1AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
HG4 1AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG4 1AF. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 287,475
2 sales · Mean £ 287,475
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG4 1AF has low crime rates — 14 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.
school Local Schools
Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School
Moorside Primary School & Nursery
Holy Trinity Church of England Infant and Nursery
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Junior School
Outwood Primary Academy Greystone
Sharow Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Hornblower Tavern0.9 km
- Navigation Inn0.4 km
- Ripon Conservative Club0.9 km
- The Golden Lion0.9 km
- The Water Rat0.5 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- And Chocolate Ltd0.8 km
- Appleton's0.9 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.9 km
- Farmison & Co0.5 km
- G G Harrison & Son0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Cafe on the Square0.9 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Caffe Tempo0.8 km
- Cathedral View Cafe0.7 km
- Chimes Cafe0.8 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Big Bites0.9 km
- Bondgate Fisheries0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Double Luck0.8 km
- Dragon Inn0.9 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thirsk14.0 km
- Knaresborough14.0 km
- Starbeck14.9 km
Bus Stops
- Firs Avenue0.2 km
- Firs Avenue0.2 km
- Skelldale Caravan Park0.4 km
- Skelldale Caravan Park0.4 km
- Bowling Club0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: HG41AF · Data under Open Government Licence