HG4 — RIPON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in HG4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in HG4 is £359,829, broadly in line with the North Yorkshire average of £354,925.

Properties in HG4 cost 25.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in HG4 have fallen 3.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£525,447	380
Semi-detached	£289,996	271
Terraced	£239,549	284
Flat	£197,386	150
All types	£359,829	1149

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in HG4

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, HG4 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in HG4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

HG4 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Moorside Primary School & Nursery	Primary	Good	mi
Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,029

Population

Median Age

62%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

62.0%

Private rent

22.0%

Social rent

16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in HG4 are 99.0 Mbps, with 85% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 42% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

99.0 Mbps

Avg Download

18.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

81%

Superfast Coverage

15%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in HG4 is collected by Harrogate Council. The Band D rate is £2,183/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

HG4 — RIPON

Area Summary

HG4 (RIPON) offers above-average property prices (£359,829, 25% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 16 nearby schools, and good broadband connectivity (99 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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HG3

HARROGATE

£504K

▲ 6.3% YoY

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£407K

▼ 6.2% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in HG4?

The average house price in HG4 (RIPON) is £359,829, based on 1149 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 25% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.8% over the past year.

Is HG4 a safe area to live?

Crime in HG4 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in HG4?

There are 16 schools in or near HG4. 31% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in HG4?

Council tax in HG4 is collected by Harrogate Council. The Band D rate is £2,183 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in HG4?

The average broadband download speed in HG4 is 99 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 81% of premises, ultrafast to 15%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in HG4 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 62% of homes in HG4 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 35,029.