POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
HG4 1FA postcode decision report
Balanced move-check signal
Connectivity looks mixed, with gigabit availability at 56.1%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 30 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 18 May 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £400,000Based on 32 sales · Latest sale in data: 18 May 2026
- Gigabit availability 56.1%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 30 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 32 sales · Latest sale in data: 18 May 2026.
Broadband
Broadband coverage is mixedGigabit availability is 56.1%, with 56.1% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
2 within 400mHG4 1FA links 2 transport stops within 400m and 12 within 800m. 2 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is The Red House (BCT) at about 70m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
105 within 1200mHG4 1FA currently links 105 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 30 food and drink, 25 personal services, 15 retail. The closest mapped place is BP at about 665m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
5,904 online job adverts observedNorth Yorkshire local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 6,360 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched HG4 1FA in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
30 nearby school rows30 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for HG4 1FA. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 2HG4 1FA has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 2 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 38, and other theft is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 60 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£400,000
Strong sample. Based on 32 sales · Latest sale in data: 18 May 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of HG4 1FA, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
30 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (12), fast food (9), restaurant (9).
Amenity group
Personal services
25 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (16), beauty (9).
Amenity group
Retail
15 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (9), mobile phone (2), pet (2).
Amenity group
Grocery
12 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (4), supermarket (4), bakery (2).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Fuel
BP
Fuel Station at 30, North Street, Ripon.
Grocery
Spar
Convenience at 30, North Street, Ripon.
Personal services
Green & Co
Hairdresser at 54, North Street, Ripon.
Food and drink
Cafe Gelato
Cafe at 59, North Street, Ripon.
Retail
Pets Corner
Pet at 30, North Street, Ripon.
Nightlife
The White Horse
Pub at 61, North Street, Ripon.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Fountains Church of England Primary School
Primary option in HG4 3PJ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Grewelthorpe Church of England Primary School
Primary option in HG4 3BH. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Holy Trinity Church of England Infant and Nursery
Primary option in HG4 2AL. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for HG4 1FA before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around HG4 1FA.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like HG4 1FA with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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Ask vetted agents
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