HG4 1EL is a sought-after residential area on The Knoll, 0.4km from High Common in Ripon. Administratively it sits within Ripon Ure Bank & Spa ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HG4, HG4 1EL offers a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 26.7% 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 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00171024 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE KNOLL, HG4 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE KNOLL, HG4 1EL.
221
55
£ 47,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG4 1EL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
HG4 1EL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £123k, 56% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 26.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG4 1EL. The average age is 54.8. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 108,000
13 sales · Mean £ 114,653
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG4 1EL has low crime rates — 11 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
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Ripon Minimarket1.0 km
- And Chocolate Ltd0.9 km
- Appleton's0.9 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Black Swan0.9 km
- Storehouse Bar & Eatery0.8 km
- Hornblower Tavern0.8 km
- Riverside Meadows Caravan Park0.7 km
- The Golden Lion0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Cafe Gelato0.6 km
- Claro Lounge1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Moti Raj1.0 km
- Realitea Tearoom & Espresso Bar0.7 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Bar.B.Q Kebab0.9 km
- Giannis Pizzeria Ltd0.9 km
- Taste1.0 km
- Big Bites0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Booths0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thirsk13.8 km
- Knaresborough15.5 km
- Starbeck16.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Clock Tower0.4 km
- The Clock Tower0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HG41EL · Data under Open Government Licence