Princess Close Ripon, North Yorkshire
54 addresses across 4 postcodes (HG4), about 280 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16603264.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £193,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 27 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 18, D: 7).
- Flood: 9 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in North Yorkshire costs £2,544 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 56% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 13.7 km (8.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Workhouse Gardens, is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 21 to 33 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 54 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is North House Surgery, about 320 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 17 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £193,500 | £193,500 | £193,500 |
| 2022 | 1 | £210,500 | £210,500 | £210,500 |
| 2020 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £177,000 | £177,000 | £177,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £97,000 | £97,000 | £97,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £148,000 | £148,000 | £148,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £118,000 | £118,000 | £118,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £57,250 | £41,000 | £73,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £56,950 | £56,950 | £56,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 2023 | 20 HG4 1HZ | Terraced | £193,500 | |
| 10 Oct 2022 | 32 HG4 1HZ | Semi-detached | £210,500 | |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 24 HG4 1HZ | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2019 | 54 HG4 1HZ | Semi-detached | £177,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2016 | 24A HG4 1HZ | Terraced | £97,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2014 | 24 HG4 1HZ | Terraced | £148,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2013 | 42 HG4 1HZ | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2007 | 24 HG4 1HZ | Terraced | £230,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2006 | 50 HG4 1HZ | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2003 | 20 HG4 1HZ | Terraced | £118,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2001 | 50 HG4 1HZ | Semi-detached | £73,500 | |
| 22 Oct 2001 | 54 HG4 1HZ | Semi-detached | £41,000 | |
| 17 Mar 1998 | 38 HG4 1HZ | Semi-detached | £56,950 | |
| 18 Apr 1997 | 50 HG4 1HZ | Semi-detached | £53,000 |
Energy performance certificates
27 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: Flat (11); House, semi-detached (8); House, end-terrace (5). Built: 1976-1982 (12); 1967-1975 (7); 1983-1990 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (social) (6); rented (private) (2).
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 C (29% of about 850 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: none.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Auction Mart, Ripon: up to 32 homes, permissioned (190 m)
- BR104 (240 m)
- Finkle Street and Allhallowgate, 6-9 Finkle Street, 4-14A & 15-23 Allhallowgate, Ripon: up to 17 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- Victoria Grove car park, Ripon: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
- 80 North Street , Ripon: up to 5 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- Irelands Court, North Street, Ripon: up to 14 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- BR93 (460 m (0.3 miles))
- BR100 (540 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 4 August 2026: NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 29 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 95 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 38 low and 8 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| HG4 1HZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 4 / 8 | unlikely |
| HG4 1DQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| HG4 1HW | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 1 / 14 | unlikely |
| HG4 1JX | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 7 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 54 addresses are between 21 m and 33 m above sea level (25 m on average); the ground rises about 12 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HG4 1DQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HG4 1HW | 100% | 84% | 84% | 0% |
| HG4 1HZ | 100% | 49% | 56% | 0% |
| HG4 1JX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Thirsk 288,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.7 km (8.5 miles) |
| Knaresborough 605,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.9 km (9.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Clock Tower Ure Bank | 270 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Grove Car Park | 300 m |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ripon Cathedral Car Park | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 31.8 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest North House Surgery | 320 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beech House Dental Practice | 250 m |
| Hospital | Ripon And District Community Hospital | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Ripon Police Station | 300 m |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Ripon | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Workhouse Gardens 2,950 m² | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 160 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 790 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spa Park 9,510 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,660 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 4.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Chapel of the Hospital of St Mary Magdalene, a listed building (Grade I), 260 m north-east. 255 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 13 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel of the Hospital of St Mary Magdalene | Listed building, Grade I | 260 m north-east |
| Deans Croft | Listed building, Grade II* | 350 m south |
| Church of St Wilfrid | Listed building, Grade II* | 440 m (0.3 miles) west |
| The Court House | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Ripon Minster Close | Scheduled monument | 480 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Ailey Hill | Scheduled monument | 560 m (0.3 miles) south |
| St Anne's Chapel | Scheduled monument | 650 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Studley Royal Park including the ruins of Fountains Abbey | World Heritage Site | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Allhallows Hill | Hill | 440 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Ailcey Hill | Hill | 500 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Coltsgate Hill | Hill | 570 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Roman Riggs Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Hall Garth Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
| The Dale | Valley | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 52 | 54 |
2 of the street's 54 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Yorkshire: see them on the North Yorkshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | 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 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sharow Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ripon Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Outwood Academy Ripon | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Moorside Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Outwood Primary Academy Greystone | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchards Recovery Unit HG4 1HZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Aldi HG4 1LH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2016 |
| The One Eyed Rat HG4 1LQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Ripon Community House HG4 1LE | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Golden Lion HG4 1LE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Caxton Lodge HG4 1JP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food HG4 1FE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Spar/ Tango Ice Blast - Broadway HG4 1HJ | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Majestic Wine Warehouse HG4 1HJ | Retailers - other | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Crescent Lodge Guest House HG4 1EN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 330 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| China Town HG4 1JY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2024 |
| North Street Fisheries HG4 1EN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2024 |
| The Greenhouse Ripon HG4 1JY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| DND Group Ltd C/o The White Horse - Ripon HG4 1EN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 340 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Cafe Gelato HG4 1EN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St Wilfrid'S Gardens (4); On or near Supermarket (4); On or near Theatre/Concert Hall (3); On or near Stonebridgegate (3); On or near Caxton View (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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 1HZ: 51 addresses of 54 in the postcode
- HG4 1DQ: 1 address of 18 in the postcode
- HG4 1HW: 1 address of 66 in the postcode
- HG4 1JX: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
St Wilfrid's Gardens · Tower Road · Princess Road · Caxton View · Magdalen's Road · Florentines Court · Stammergate Court · Stonebridgegate · Allhallowgate · Lickley Street · Victoria Grove · Finkle Close
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 industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.