Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

WATER SKELLGATE, HG4 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATER SKELLGATE, HG4 1BH.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

HG4 1BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 24% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £238,333 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HG4 1BH is a safe, established residential area on Water Skellgate, 0.1km from Ripon in Ripon. Administratively it sits within Ripon Minster & Moorside ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.

For renters and young professionals, HG4 1BH offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £238k.

Census 2021 statistics for HG4 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00141101 (shared with 37 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 1BH. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 7%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 233,000

1 sales · Mean £ 233,000

Terraced

£ 185,000

3 sales · Mean £ 204,000

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

Crime around HG4 1BH is moderate at 52 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 behaviour113
Violence and sexual offences74
Shoplifting46
Criminal damage and arson21
Public order11

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 Improvement0.4 km
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Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils0.6 km
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Moorside Primary School & Nursery

Good172 pupils0.9 km
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Ripon Grammar School

Outstanding928 pupils1.1 km
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Outwood Academy Ripon

Outstanding723 pupils1.2 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Greystone

Good151 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • Ripon Minimarket0.1 km
  • And Chocolate Ltd0.2 km
  • Appleton's0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.2 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Black Swan0.1 km
  • Ripon Rugby Club0.5 km
  • Storehouse Bar & Eatery0.3 km
  • Hornblower Tavern0.2 km
  • Navigation Inn0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Bar.B.Q Kebab0.2 km
  • Giannis Pizzeria Ltd0.1 km
  • Taste0.1 km
  • Big Bites0.2 km
  • Bondgate Fisheries0.4 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Booths0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thirsk14.3 km
  • Knaresborough14.5 km
  • Starbeck15.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Barefoot Street0.2 km
  • Barefoot Street0.2 km
  • The Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station Stand 30.2 km
  • Bus Station Stand 40.2 km