Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

LOW SKELLGATE, HG4 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOW SKELLGATE, HG4 1BG.

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Population

236

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HG4 1BG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

HG4 1BG is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 78% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 56).

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HG4 1BG is a mixed residential area on Low Skellgate, 0.2km from Ripon in Ripon. Administratively it sits within Ripon Minster & Moorside ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.

For families considering a move, HG4 1BG represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for HG4 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00141103 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG4 1BG. The average age is 55.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 157,500

1 sales · Mean £ 157,500

Flat

£ 119,400

4 sales · Mean £ 123,200

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around HG4 1BG is moderate at 61 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.

Anti-social behaviour109
Violence and sexual offences71
Shoplifting45
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity Church of England Junior School

Good0.4 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding152 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Infant and Nursery

Requires Improvement0.5 km
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Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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Moorside Primary School & Nursery

Good172 pupils0.8 km
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Ripon Grammar School

Outstanding928 pupils1.0 km
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Outwood Academy Ripon

Outstanding723 pupils1.1 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Greystone

Good151 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Ripon Minimarket0.1 km
  • And Chocolate Ltd0.3 km
  • Appleton's0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.3 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Black Swan0.2 km
  • Ripon Rugby Club0.4 km
  • Storehouse Bar & Eatery0.3 km
  • Hornblower Tavern0.4 km
  • Navigation Inn0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Cafe Gelato0.5 km
  • Claro Lounge0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Moti Raj0.1 km
  • Realitea Tearoom & Espresso Bar0.4 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Bar.B.Q Kebab0.2 km
  • Giannis Pizzeria Ltd0.2 km
  • Taste0.2 km
  • Big Bites0.3 km
  • Bondgate Fisheries0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Booths0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knaresborough14.5 km
  • Thirsk14.5 km
  • Starbeck15.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Barefoot Street0.1 km
  • Barefoot Street0.1 km
  • Borrage Bridge0.1 km
  • Borrage Bridge0.2 km
  • The Bus Station0.4 km