HG4 1BA is a safe, established residential area on High Skellgate, 0.1km from Ripon in Ripon. Administratively it sits within Ripon Ure Bank & Spa ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HG4 1BA offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HG4 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00141145 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH SKELLGATE, HG4 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH SKELLGATE, HG4 1BA.
263
44
£ 47,600 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HG4 1BA spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG4 1BA. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HG4 1BA is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity Church of England Junior School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Infant and Nursery
Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School
Moorside Primary School & Nursery
Ripon Grammar School
Outwood Academy Ripon
Outwood Primary Academy Greystone
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- Ripon Minimarket0.0 km
- And Chocolate Ltd0.2 km
- Appleton's0.2 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.2 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Black Swan0.1 km
- Ripon Rugby Club0.5 km
- Storehouse Bar & Eatery0.2 km
- Hornblower Tavern0.2 km
- Navigation Inn0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Cafe Gelato0.4 km
- Claro Lounge0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Moti Raj0.0 km
- Realitea Tearoom & Espresso Bar0.3 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Bar.B.Q Kebab0.1 km
- Giannis Pizzeria Ltd0.1 km
- Taste0.1 km
- Big Bites0.2 km
- Bondgate Fisheries0.5 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Booths0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thirsk14.4 km
- Knaresborough14.6 km
- Starbeck15.3 km
Bus Stops
- Barefoot Street0.2 km
- Barefoot Street0.2 km
- Bus Station Stand 30.2 km
- The Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station Stand 10.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HG41BA · Data under Open Government Licence