Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

KINGS MEAD, HG4 1EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS MEAD, HG4 1EJ.

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Population

242

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Avg Age

61

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HG4 1EJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity Church of England Infant and Nursery

Requires Improvement0.8 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding152 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Junior School

Good1.0 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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Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Booths1.0 km
fastfood

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