HG4 1EJ is a sought-after residential area on Kings Mead, 0.3km from High Common in Ripon. Administratively it sits within Ripon Ure Bank & Spa ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
For serious buyers, HG4 1EJ is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 61 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k, up 25.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for HG4 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00141136 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGS MEAD, HG4 1EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS MEAD, HG4 1EJ.
242
61
£ 47,600 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG4 1EJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Average age 61, 96% owned. HG4 1EJ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £485k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 25.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG4 1EJ. The average age is 60.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 390,000
20 sales · Mean £ 388,075
Semi-Detached
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG4 1EJ has low crime rates — 13 incidents 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 Infant and Nursery
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Junior School
Ripon Grammar School
Outwood Academy Ripon
Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Storehouse Bar & Eatery1.0 km
- Riverside Meadows Caravan Park0.7 km
- The Golden Lion0.9 km
- The Magdalens0.8 km
- White Horse0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Cafe Gelato0.8 km
- Realitea Tearoom & Espresso Bar0.9 km
- Storehouse Kitchen Ltd0.9 km
- The Red House0.1 km
- Curzon Cinema0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- G G Harrison & Son0.9 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.7 km
- Marley's Butchers0.9 km
- Spar/ Tango Ice Blast - Broadway0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Booths1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Drakes0.9 km
- North Street Fisheries0.7 km
- The GreenHouse Ripon0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thirsk13.6 km
- Knaresborough15.7 km
- Starbeck16.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HG41EJ · Data under Open Government Licence