Town comparison
Knaresborough vs Ripon
Which is better to live in? 9.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Ripon is about 12% cheaper on average. Ripon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Knaresborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Knaresborough
£391,262
Ripon
£349,303
Crime Rate
Knaresborough
47.6
Ripon
47.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Knaresborough
100.0%
Ripon
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Knaresborough
439.4
Ripon
129.4
EPC Rating
Knaresborough
70.3
Ripon
70.3
Median Income
Knaresborough
£29,895
Ripon
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Ripon is £349,303, which is 12% less than Knaresborough at £391,262. The most affordable entry point in Knaresborough is a flat at £145,194, while in Ripon it is a flat at £194,170.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Knaresborough (£310,309 vs £239,821).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Knaresborough prices grew faster — 17% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Ripon (47.5 per 1,000) compared to Knaresborough (47.6 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Knaresborough 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 HumberKnaresborough has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 80% in Ripon. Knaresborough has 5 schools in total, while Ripon has 7.
Knaresborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 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 | Knaresborough | Ripon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 7 |
| Primary | 4 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Knaresborough offers faster average downloads at 439.4 Mbps, compared to 129.4 Mbps in Ripon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.7% of premises in Knaresborough and 80.7% in Ripon. Gigabit availability stands at 86.5% in Knaresborough and 14.9% in Ripon.
Knaresborough is the faster of the two by 240% on average download speed (439 vs 129 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Knaresborough are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Ripon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Knaresborough and £1,432 in Ripon. 59.5% of homes in Knaresborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Ripon.
Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough and £29,895 in Ripon. The median age is 48.1 in Knaresborough and 48.1 in Ripon. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Knaresborough and 56.9% in Ripon. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Knaresborough versus 68.4% in Ripon.
| Indicator | Knaresborough | Ripon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,781 | 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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