Finkle Close Ripon, North Yorkshire
9 addresses across 3 postcodes (HG4), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16603172.
5 homes have an energy certificate (D: 5). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in North Yorkshire costs £2,544 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 50% of premises. The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 14.0 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Workhouse Gardens, is about 140 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 37 to 38 m above sea level. 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is North House Surgery, about 180 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km. About 180 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 45% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 234 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 39 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (3); Bungalow, end-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4).
Council tax
What each band costs in North Yorkshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,544 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,696 | £1,979 | £2,262 | £2,544 | £3,110 | £3,675 | £4,241 | £5,089 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (33% of about 1,020 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Ripon (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- THE BLACK BULL PUBLIC HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Finkle Street and Allhallowgate, 6-9 Finkle Street, 4-14A & 15-23 Allhallowgate, Ripon: up to 17 homes, permissioned (10 m)
- Victoria Grove car park, Ripon: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (80 m)
- 80 North Street , Ripon: up to 5 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- Irelands Court, North Street, Ripon: up to 14 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- BR100 (260 m)
- BR93 (350 m)
- Auction Mart, Ripon: up to 32 homes, permissioned (470 m)
- BR104 (520 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| HG4 1LB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| HG4 1LA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| HG4 1LF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 37 m and 38 m above sea level (38 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HG4 1LA | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| HG4 1LB | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| HG4 1LF | 100% | 46% | 50% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Thirsk 288,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.0 km |
| Knaresborough 605,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.7 km | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m, 28 within 800 m; nearest Bus Station Stand 1 Ripon | 100 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m; nearest Victoria Grove Car Park | 70 m |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km; nearest Ripon Cathedral Car Park | 200 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 31.6 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest North House Surgery | 180 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Boots | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Beech House Dental Practice | 350 m |
| Hospital | Ripon And District Community Hospital | 420 m |
| Police station | Ripon Police Station | 360 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Morrisons Daily - Ripon | 730 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m; nearest Workhouse Gardens 2,950 m² | 140 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 380 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Spa Park 9,510 m² | 480 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,420 m² | 720 m |
Within 800 m: 6 parks and gardens, 4.2 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 400 m | No published inspection |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 580 m | No published inspection |
| Outwood Academy Ripon | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ripon Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Moorside Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Outwood Primary Academy Greystone | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Lion HG4 1LE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Black Bull HG4 1EQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 4 Good | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Hornblower Tavern HG4 1EQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jan 2017 |
| Big Bites HG4 1EG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Ripon Community House HG4 1LE | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Sprout and crumb HG4 1DP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Realitea Tearoom & Espresso Bar HG4 1DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Oliver's Pantry HG4 1DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2024 |
| The Greenhouse Ripon HG4 1JY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Storehouse Kitchen HG4 1DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 4 Good | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza HG4 1DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| North Street Mini Market HG4 1DP | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Sustain HG4 1DY | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| China Town HG4 1JY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2024 |
| The Hive HG4 1ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 |
| Shoplifting | 54 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (52); On or near Queen Street (46); On or near Nightclub (30); On or near Finkle Close (28); On or near Old Market Place (19).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 45% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 24% | 17% |
| Private rented | 31% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 34% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 15% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- HG4 1LB: 7 addresses
- HG4 1LA: 1 address of 7 in the postcode
- HG4 1LF: 1 address of 56 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Queen Street · Old Market Place · Victoria Grove · Moss Arcade · Queen Street · Allhallowgate · Fishergate · Fishergate · Marshall Way · Florentines Court · Stammergate Court · St Wilfrid's Road
All the streets in HG4 and across North Yorkshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.