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Ripon Minster & Moorside

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About

Ripon Minster & Moorside ward encompasses the historic core of Ripon, centred on its ancient cathedral. The area is defined by the Minster's presence and the surrounding streets of mixed residential and commercial properties. The River Skell flows through the ward, passing close to the cathedral's east end and feeding into the nearby canal.

The ward includes the Moorside area to the north, characterised by residential housing and local community facilities. Land use is a combination of historic buildings, shops, and schools. The Hornblower continues the nightly ceremony at the market cross, maintaining a tradition established by the city's charter.

Area overview

On average Ripon Minster & Moorside has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ripon Minster & Moorside is £45,415 per year. There are 2 schools in Ripon Minster & Moorside: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ripon Minster & Moorside is home to around 8,104 people, with a population density of about 2,509.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ripon Minster & Moorside Population
8,104
Population density
2,509.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
23.94(+74%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.57(-46%)
Shoplifting
8.51(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.2(-50%)
Public order
3.95(-56%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,523
92.82%
Other White
301
3.71%
Other
37
0.46%
Indian
35
0.43%
Irish
24
0.3%
Total population: 8,105

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,831
26.83%
No qualifications
1,453
21.29%
Level 3 (A level)
1,119
16.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
987
14.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
723
10.59%
Total 16+ residents: 6,824

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,511
41.04%
Owns with a mortgage
923
25.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
536
14.56%
Social rents from council
408
11.08%
Other social rented
216
5.87%
Total households: 3,682

Property prices in Ripon Minster & Moorside

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Ripon Minster & Moorside area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ripon Minster & Moorside in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ripon Minster & Moorside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£415,000
Flats11£148,000
Semi-Detached33£265,000
Terraced26£197,750

10 years median price trend in Ripon Minster & Moorside

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ripon Minster & Moorside.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.