Ripon Way Harrogate, North Yorkshire
19 addresses across 3 postcodes (HG1), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16605132.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Harrogate, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 280 m away, and Oak Beck Park (5.3 hectares) is about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 71 to 78 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Church Avenue Medical Group, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 63 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2020 | UNIT 2A HG1 2AU | Other | £1,250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Jan 2020 | UNIT B HG1 2AU | Other | £1,250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Oct 2018 | UNIT F HG1 2AU | Other | £1,000,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Apr 2016 | UNIT C HG1 2AU | Other | £525,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (45% of about 1,400 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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)
- Site of Little Wonder Hotel, Ripon Road, Harrogate: up to 6 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- Little Wonder Hotel, Ripon Road, Harrogate, permissioned (230 m)
- Spa Lawn Tennis Club, Kent Drive, Harrogate, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Balmoral Hotel, 16-18 Franklin Mount, Harrogate, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- Springfield Court, Springfield Avenue, Harrogate: up to 26 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
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 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HG1 2AU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| HG1 2BX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| HG1 2BF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 71 m and 78 m above sea level (73 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HG1 2AU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HG1 2BF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HG1 2BX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Harrogate 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hornbeam Park 458,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Starbeck 267,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest West Street New Park | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Stn Stand 4 Harrogate | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Jubilee Multi Storey Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 230 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 17.1 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Church Avenue Medical Group | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kings Road - Pharmcy Plus Health | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mr Ma Homa | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Yorkshire And The Humber | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Harrogate Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Jennyfield Drive Cashzone | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 290 m² | 280 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Oak Beck Park 5.3 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,650 m² | 290 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 9.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St John, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) east. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St John | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Valley Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Knox Hill | Hill | 600 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Red Cat Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Spruisty Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Willow Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Irongate Bridge Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Rudding Bottoms | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 19 |
9 of the street's 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 230 m | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Coppice Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Saltergate Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Saltergate Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Western Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Jennyfield HG1 2BX | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Resurrected Bites Community Interest HG1 3HF | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2021 |
| New Park Primary Academy HG1 3HF | School/college/university | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Tikka HG1 2BY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Flamin Patties HG1 2BY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sunnyside Convenience Store HG1 2BY | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2022 |
| SHELL OAKDALE HG1 2BS | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Sage HG1 2DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 18 Mar 2026 |
| The Sweet Spot HG1 2DB | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Heritage Harvest Foods HG1 3HE | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Butty Hut HG1 2DB | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Number One Shop HG1 2BB | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Pizza World HG1 3HU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Wok Delight Chinese Restaurant HG1 3HD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Aldi HG1 3HT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2016 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (18); On or near Omega Street (12); On or near Ripon Way (11); On or near Nesfield Close (6); On or near Electric Avenue (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 9 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
- HG1 2AU: 16 addresses of 21 in the postcode
- HG1 2BX: 2 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- HG1 2BF: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
Nearby streets
West Street · Sykes Grove · Omega Street · Christina Street · Baldwin Street · Timble Grove · Nesfield Close · Archie Street · Electric Avenue · Duncan Street · Oak Bank · Coppice Close
All the streets in HG1 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.