HG4 1EP is a well-regarded residential area on Metcalfes Court, 0.3km from Blossomgate in Ripon. Administratively it sits within Ripon Ure Bank & Spa ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
For serious buyers, HG4 1EP is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1EP are sourced from Output Area E00141138 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
METCALFES COURT, HG4 1EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for METCALFES COURT, HG4 1EP.
324
42
£ 47,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG4 1EP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. HG4 1EP's low deprivation rank, 61% ownership, and £153k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £153k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG4 1EP. The average age is 42.3. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 153,000
3 sales · Mean £ 153,333
Terraced
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HG4 1EP is moderate at 71 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
Holy Trinity Church of England Junior School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School
Ripon Grammar School
Outwood Academy Ripon
Moorside Primary School & Nursery
Sharow Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Ripon Minimarket0.4 km
- And Chocolate Ltd0.3 km
- Appleton's0.3 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.3 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Black Swan0.3 km
- Ripon Rugby Club0.7 km
- Storehouse Bar & Eatery0.2 km
- Hornblower Tavern0.2 km
- Navigation Inn0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Cafe Gelato0.0 km
- Claro Lounge0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Moti Raj0.4 km
- Realitea Tearoom & Espresso Bar0.1 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Bar.B.Q Kebab0.3 km
- Giannis Pizzeria Ltd0.3 km
- Taste0.4 km
- Big Bites0.3 km
- Bondgate Fisheries0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Booths0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thirsk14.1 km
- Knaresborough14.9 km
- Starbeck15.7 km
Bus Stops
- The White Horse0.0 km
- White Horse0.0 km
- The Clock Tower0.2 km
- Holy Trinity Church0.3 km
- Bus Station Stand 30.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HG41EP · Data under Open Government Licence