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.
MARKET PLACE WEST, HG4 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET PLACE WEST, HG4 1BN.
263
44
£ 47,600 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HG4 1BN — age 44, 29% ownership, 67% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG4 1BN. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 146,000
2 sales · Mean £ 146,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HG4 1BN is moderate at 66 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 Junior School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Infant and Nursery
Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School
Moorside Primary School & Nursery
Ripon Grammar School
Outwood Academy Ripon
Outwood Primary Academy Greystone
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.0 km
- Ripon Minimarket0.1 km
- And Chocolate Ltd0.1 km
- Appleton's0.1 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.1 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Black Swan0.1 km
- Ripon Rugby Club0.5 km
- Storehouse Bar & Eatery0.2 km
- Hornblower Tavern0.1 km
- Navigation Inn0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Cafe Gelato0.3 km
- Claro Lounge0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Moti Raj0.1 km
- Realitea Tearoom & Espresso Bar0.2 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Bar.B.Q Kebab0.1 km
- Giannis Pizzeria Ltd0.1 km
- Taste0.1 km
- Big Bites0.1 km
- Bondgate Fisheries0.5 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Booths0.1 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thirsk14.3 km
- Knaresborough14.6 km
- Starbeck15.4 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station Stand 30.2 km
- Bus Station Stand 10.2 km
- The Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station Stand 40.2 km
- Bus Station Stand 20.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HG41BN · Data under Open Government Licence