Ripley Drive, Harrogate, HG1 3JD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HG1 3JD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.9%	49.8%	-4.1%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	46.1%	50.2%	4.1%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of HG1 3JD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	19%	22.6%	3.6%	37.9%	-15.3%
Married: Opposite sex	65.6%	55.7%	-9.9%	44.2%	11.5%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	7.3%	10.2%	2.9%	9.1%	1.1%
Widowed	6.1%	9.8%	3.7%	6.1%	3.7%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	41.7%	45.4%	3.7%	48.4%	-3.0%
Good health	35.4%	37.8%	2.4%	33.6%	4.2%
Fair health	20.3%	13.7%	-6.6%	12.7%	1.0%
Bad health	2.2%	2.7%	0.5%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.8%	14%	-5.8%	18.2%	-4.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	8.1%	-3.6%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.8%	12.8%	-5.0%	13.4%	-0.6%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	9.4%	4.5%	5.3%	4.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15%	17%	2.0%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	25.5%	35.3%	9.8%	33.8%	1.5%
Other	5.3%	3.4%	-1.9%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.5%	98.9%	0.4%	81.4%	17.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.5%	93.9%	-0.6%	83.2%	10.7%
European Union	3%	4.2%	1.2%	6.1%	-1.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.5%	93.6%	-0.9%	83.2%	10.4%
10+ Years	0.7%	5.3%	4.6%	9.8%	-4.5%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.1%	0.8%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84%	76.7%	7.3%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	11.8%	13.5%	-1.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.8%	37.2%	-6.4%
Christian	64.3%	46.2%	18.1%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Ripley Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ripley Drive was 13.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.0% lower than the Bilton Grange & New Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ripley Drive has the 12th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Bilton Grange & New Park and the 286th lowest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,000

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in HG1 3JD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ripley Drive are based on 32 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Yorkshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ripley Drive, Harrogate, HG1 3JD

Estimated Average Property Prices for HG1 3JD

Average Price
£308,589

Semi-Detached
£275,555

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£362,269

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ripley Drive

Average Price
£304,566

Semi-Detached
£274,402

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£370,929

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ripley DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Ripley Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£268,000	2025-10-03	£264,905
16 Ripley Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2024-10-07	£309,919
37 Ripley Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2023-07-12	£303,908
7 Ripley Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2022-10-18	£235,739
17 Ripley Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£365,500	2022-03-11	£395,541

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HG1 3JD

Employment

HG1 3JD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

HG1 3JD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in HG1 3JD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	95
Full-Time Employee	61
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	28
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Human health and social work activities	23
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Education	10
Other	9
Construction	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Manufacturing	4
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New Park Primary Academy Skipton Road , HG1 3HF	3out of 4	505 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate, New Park Community Primary School Skipton Road , HG1 3HF	- not rated	505 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate Coppice Rise , HG1 2DP	- not rated	649 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy Coppice Rise , North Yorkshire HG1 2DP	3out of 4	649 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate, Coppice Valley Community Primary School Knapping Hill , HG1 2DN	- not rated	801 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP	2out of 4	2,309 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP	- not rated	2,309 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR	3out of 4	3,235 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR	- not rated	3,235 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ	- not rated	3,364 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harrogate College Hornbeam Park Avenue , Hookstone Road HG2 8QT	- not rated	4,331 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP	3out of 4	1,475 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Pupil Referral Service 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP	- not rated	1,475 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , HG1 2QG	- not rated	1,775 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ	- not rated	2,126 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Strive for Education 21 North Park Road , HG1 5PD	- not rated	2,396 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Harrogate Leisure And Wellness Centre	Jenny Field Drive, Harrogate	949 yd
On a Roll	50 King Edwards Drive, Harrogate	1,059 yd
Sandwiches And More	50 King Edwards Drive, Harrogate	1,059 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Knox	Knox Lane, Harrogate	315 yd
The Claro Beagle	Coppice Gate, Harrogate	1,007 yd
Bilton Working Mens Club	136 Skipton Road, Harrogate	1,074 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Zara Spice	296-298 Skipton Road, Harrogate	463 yd
The Bread Bin	363 Skipton Road, Harrogate	504 yd
Golden Harvest	60 Crab Lane, Harrogate	519 yd
Sage	6 Sykes Grove, Harrogate	526 yd
Masala Takeaway	Ripon Road, Harrogate	563 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	Unit 1, Harrogate Retail Park	594 yd
Costcutter	247 Skipton Road, Harrogate	711 yd
Co-op	Oakdale Service Station, Ripon Road	716 yd
Co-op Food	The Skipton, Skipton Road	923 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
New Park Community Primary School SKIPTON ROAD		515 yd
The Hydro (Pool & Fitness Centre) JENNY FIELD DRIVE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	945 yd
The Hydro STONEBECK AVENUE	grass pitches	1,055 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	75.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	133.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of HG1 3JD