Palace Road is in Ripon and in Harrogate district. HG4 3HN is located in the Wathvale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Skipton and Ripon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Palace Road, Ripon, HG4 3HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HG4 3HN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 48.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 51.8% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HG4 3HN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27% | 29.4% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 58.1% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.9% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.6% | 54.5% | -3.1% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 36.8% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 6.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 11% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 10.1% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 14.1% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.2% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 39.9% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.5% | 96.7% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
In this area, 94.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 94.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 94.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 66.2% | 46.2% | 20.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
In 2023, 4 crimes were reported
near Palace Road .
88% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
This street can be considered very safe.
The most common type of crime was
violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of HG4 3HN. Click here to see crime on map and more crime statistics for HG4 3HN.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gate Lodge Palace Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2000-01-31 | £400,060 |
HG4 3HN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HG4 3HN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Infant School Trinity Lane , HG4 2AL | 2out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Junior School Church Lane , HG4 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Church Lane , HG4 2ES | 4out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School Priest Lane , HG4 1LT | 3out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharow Church of England Primary School Berrygate Lane , Sharow HG4 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon Grammar School Clotherholme Road , HG4 2DG | 4out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Ripon Clotherholme Road , HG4 2DE | 4out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Spring Hill Palace Road , HG4 3HN | - not rated | 113 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red House | 41 Palace Road, Ripon | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon City Golf Club | Palace Road, Ripon | 454 yd | |
| Ripon Tennis Centre | Park Lane, North Stainley | 767 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ripon City Golf Club RIPON CITY GOLF CLUB RIPON CITY GOLF CLUB PARK LANE | golf | 452 yd |
| Ripon Tennis Centre PARK LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 760 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.