Market Place is in Masham, Ripon and in North Yorkshire district. HG4 4DZ is located in the Masham & Fountains electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Skipton and Ripon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Market Place, Masham, Ripon, HG4 4DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HG4 4DY, HG4 4EG, HG4 4EA, HG4 4EB, HG4 4ED, HG4 4EF, HG4 4DX, HG4 4DR, HG4 4EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HG4 4DZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 53.4% | 50% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.6% | 50% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.6% | 26.7% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 48.9% | 7.2% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 15% | 14.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 7.4% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 50.4% | 41.4% | -9.0% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 36.5% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 14.3% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 16.5% | 14.8% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 5.7% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 14.2% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 18.8% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 39.2% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 9.2% | 0.6% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.7% | 97.1% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 90.6% | 97.1% | 6.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 97.1% | 6.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Place was 98.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 246.9% higher than the Masham & Fountains average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Market Place has the 4th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Masham & Fountains and the 337th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 11 Market Place, Ripon, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-01-28 | £337,540 |
| Through The Looking Glass, 1 Market Place, Ripon, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-11-30 | £220,489 |
| 13 Market Place, Ripon, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-07-02 | £357,189 |
| 9 Market Place, Ripon, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2011-04-28 | £541,716 |
HG4 4DZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 HG4 4DZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 56 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masham CofE VA Primary School Masham , Market Place HG4 4EG | 3out of 4 | 204 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grewelthorpe Church of England Primary School Cross Hills , Grewelthorpe HG4 3BH | 3out of 4 | 4,827 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield Mowbray Terrace , West Tanfield HG4 5JN | 3out of 4 | 5,072 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School Thornton Watlass , HG4 4AH | 3out of 4 | 5,214 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bordar House Teas | 13 Market Place, Masham | 2 yd | |
| Bruce Arms | 3 Little Market Place, Masham | 47 yd | |
| Johnny Baghdads Cafe on The Square | 52 Market Place, Masham | 76 yd | |
| Harrys Fish & Chips | 10 Market Place, Masham | 79 yd | |
| Where There's Smoke | 7 Silver Street, Masham | 100 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Horse Inn | 5 Silver Street, Masham | 100 yd | |
| The White Bear Country Inn | The White Bear, Crosshills | 367 yd | |
| Masham Golf Club | Masham, North Yorkshire | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lunchbox | 12 Market Place, Masham | 73 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 7 Leyburn Road, Masham | 320 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Masham Town Hall LITTLE MARKET PLACE | 54 yd | |
| Masham Sports Association LITTLE MARKET PLACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 143 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.28 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.