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HG4 3SA

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Masham & Fountains

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Detailed insights for HG4 3SA

Overview

Postcode HG4 3SA is located in a rural village, within the Masham & Fountains area of North Yorkshire in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Masham, Kirkby Malzeard & North Stainley area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Masham, Kirkby Malzeard & North Stainley is £50,483 per year. The median sale price in Masham & Fountains is £445,000 (around £332 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £295,000 and £695,000. The nearest station is Thirsk, about 11.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Masham, Kirkby Malzeard & North Stainley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,555 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Masham, Kirkby Malzeard & North Stainley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Masham, Kirkby Malzeard & North Stainley is £50,483 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HG4 3SA.

Flood risk

No risk

Masham, Kirkby Malzeard & North Stainley near HG4 3SA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Thirsk located about 11.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
2,387.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.97(-68%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.91(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.79(-80%)
Other theft
1.68(-75%)
Burglary
1.68(-67%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
250
95.79%
Other White
7
2.68%
Chinese
1
0.38%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.38%
Irish
1
0.38%
Total population: 261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
48.86%
Level 3 (A level)
33
15.07%
No qualifications
27
12.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.85%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
52.85%
Owns with a mortgage
34
27.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.45%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.25%
Other social rented
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Masham & Fountains

Median price: £445,000
Price per sq ft: £332
Sales (last 12 months): 87
Typical range (middle 50%): £295K – £695K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 (about £332 per square foot) in Masham & Fountains area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £2,700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Masham & Fountains over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£692,500£338
Semi-Detached22£325,000£320
Terraced25£283,500£324
Flats1£158,000£226

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Masham & Fountains

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Masham & Fountains.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£363,500£250,000£190,250
2017£475,000£218,000£231,975
2018£447,500£290,000£210,000
2019£520,000£250,000£238,500
2020£530,000£237,250£243,000
2021£625,000£282,000£280,000
2022£665,000£296,000£295,000
2023£578,998£312,495£272,000
2024£573,248£307,500£286,250
2025£624,995£333,750£293,000
2026£695,000£325,000£272,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Masham & Fountains.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Masham & Fountains.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£248£221£220
2017£276£237£274
2018£278£262£245
2019£301£240£239
2020£310£268£290
2021£312£258£272
2022£366£309£331
2023£315£315£308
2024£309£307£302
2025£332£320£274
2026£338£323£330
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Masham & Fountains.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Masham & Fountains in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HG4 3SA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HG4 3SA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 20263, Princess Terrace, Ripon, HG4 3SBTerracedFreehold£246,500
02 Sept 2025The Bothy, Back Lane, Ripon, HG4 3SHDetachedFreehold£450,000
21 Jan 2026White Lodge Cottage, Main Street, Ripon, HG4 3RSTerracedFreehold£295,000
02 Sept 2025The Conifers, Main Street, Ripon, HG4 3RSTerracedFreehold£492,500
26 Feb 20264, St Andrews Meadow, Ripon, HG4 3SWDetachedFreehold£365,000

Schools

In the HG4 3SA postcode area, located within Masham, Kirkby Malzeard & North Stainley, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HG4 3SA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

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Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HG4 3SA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HG4 3SA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miKirkby StoresMain Street, North Yorkshire, HG4 3RPWalking directions to Kirkby Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Yorkshire district.

Band A£1,696
Band B£1,979
Band C£2,262
Band D£2,544
Band E£3,110
Band F£3,675
Band G£4,241
Band H£5,089

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HG4 3SA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Julian Smith

Skipton and Ripon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictNorth YorkshireE06000065
Parliamentary ConstituencySkipton and RiponE14001475
WardMasham & FountainsE05014292
ParishKirkby MalzeardE04007368
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Masham, Kirkby Malzeard & North StainleyE02005761
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Harrogate 001AE01027666
Police ForceNorth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HG4 3SA

Is HG4 3SA (Masham, Kirkby Malzeard & North Stainley) safe?

The area around HG4 3SA records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near HG4 3SA?

The median sale price around HG4 3SA in Masham & Fountains is £445,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HG4 3SA?

There is 1 school close to HG4 3SA, including Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HG4 3SA?

HG4 3SA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,555 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HG4 3SA (Masham, Kirkby Malzeard & North Stainley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Skipton and Ripon covering HG4 3SA is Julian Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election.