MARKET PLACE WEST, HG4 1BN House Prices & Local Information

HG4 1BN is a mixed residential area on Market Place West, 0.1km from Ripon in Ripon. Administratively it sits within Ripon Ure Bank & Spa ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for HG4 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00141145 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.