Bedale vs Ripon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Bedale is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. Ripon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ripon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedale
£340,837
Ripon
£349,303
Crime Rate
Bedale
48.0
Ripon
47.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedale
50.0%
Ripon
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bedale
269.8
Ripon
129.4
EPC Rating
Bedale
70.3
Ripon
70.3
Median Income
Bedale
£29,895
Ripon
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £340,837, Bedale undercuts Ripon (£349,303) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bedale is a flat at £146,291, while in Ripon it is a flat at £194,170.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Ripon (£194,170 vs £146,291).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedale prices grew faster — 31% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberRipon has a crime rate of 47.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Bedale at 48 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bedale is violent-crime, while in Ripon it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberOf the 2 schools in Bedale, 50% are in the top two inspection bands. In Ripon, which has 7 schools, the figure is 80%.
Bedale School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ripon School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bedale | Ripon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bedale averages 269.8 Mbps – ahead of Ripon's 129.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.9% of premises in Bedale and 80.7% in Ripon. Gigabit availability stands at 46.3% in Bedale and 14.9% in Ripon.
Bedale is the faster of the two by 109% on average download speed (270 vs 129 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bedale leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Ripon averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Bedale and £1,432 in Ripon. 59.5% of homes in Bedale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Ripon.
Bedale has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,895 in Bedale and £29,895 in Ripon. The median age is 48.1 in Bedale and 48.1 in Ripon. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Bedale versus 68.4% in Ripon. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Bedale and 56.9% in Ripon.
| Indicator | Bedale | Ripon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,289 | 16,593 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,895 | £29,895 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 34.2% |
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