HG4 1BQ is a safe, established residential area on Water Skellgate, 0.1km from Ripon in Ripon. Administratively it sits within Ripon Minster & Moorside ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, up 31.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HG4 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00141101 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATER SKELLGATE, HG4 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATER SKELLGATE, HG4 1BQ.
308
37
£ 39,000 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HG4 1BQ — age 37, 24% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 31.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG4 1BQ. The average age is 37.0. 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
Terraced
£ 158,500
2 sales · Mean £ 158,500
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
Detached
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
Flat
£ 140,000
5 sales · Mean £ 131,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HG4 1BQ is moderate at 51 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 Ltd0.2 km
- Ripon Minimarket0.1 km
- And Chocolate Ltd0.2 km
- Appleton's0.2 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.2 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Black Swan0.1 km
- Ripon Rugby Club0.5 km
- Storehouse Bar & Eatery0.3 km
- Hornblower Tavern0.3 km
- Navigation Inn0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Cafe Gelato0.5 km
- Claro Lounge0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Moti Raj0.1 km
- Realitea Tearoom & Espresso Bar0.3 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Bar.B.Q Kebab0.2 km
- Giannis Pizzeria Ltd0.1 km
- Taste0.1 km
- Big Bites0.2 km
- Bondgate Fisheries0.4 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Booths0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thirsk14.4 km
- Knaresborough14.5 km
- Starbeck15.2 km
Bus Stops
- Barefoot Street0.2 km
- Barefoot Street0.2 km
- The Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station Stand 30.2 km
- Bus Station Stand 40.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HG41BQ · Data under Open Government Licence