Boroughbridge vs Ripon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Boroughbridge is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 16% lower. Boroughbridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ripon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boroughbridge
£293,945
Ripon
£349,303
Crime Rate
Boroughbridge
47.3
Ripon
47.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boroughbridge
50.0%
Ripon
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boroughbridge
346.6
Ripon
129.4
EPC Rating
Boroughbridge
70.3
Ripon
70.3
Median Income
Boroughbridge
£29,895
Ripon
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Ripon commands an average of £349,303, compared with £293,945 in Boroughbridge – a difference of 16%. The most affordable entry point in Boroughbridge is a flat at £96,835, while in Ripon it is a flat at £194,170.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 50% pricier in Ripon (£194,170 vs £96,835).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ripon prices grew faster — 17% vs -44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBoroughbridge has a crime rate of 47.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Ripon at 47.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Boroughbridge 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Ripon, where 80% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Boroughbridge. There are 2 schools in Boroughbridge and 7 in Ripon.
Boroughbridge 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 | Boroughbridge | Ripon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 346.6 Mbps in Boroughbridge and 129.4 Mbps in Ripon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.5% of premises in Boroughbridge and 80.7% in Ripon. Gigabit availability stands at 64.9% in Boroughbridge and 14.9% in Ripon.
Boroughbridge is the faster of the two by 168% on average download speed (347 vs 129 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Boroughbridge, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Ripon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Boroughbridge and £1,432 in Ripon. 59.5% of homes in Boroughbridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Ripon.
Boroughbridge 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 Boroughbridge and £29,895 in Ripon. The median age is 48.1 in Boroughbridge and 48.1 in Ripon. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Boroughbridge and 56.9% in Ripon. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Boroughbridge versus 68.4% in Ripon. Boroughbridge has a population of 3,064 and Ripon has 16,593.
| Indicator | Boroughbridge | Ripon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,064 | 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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