Northallerton vs Ripon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Northallerton offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Northallerton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Northallerton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Northallerton
£291,449
Ripon
£349,303
Crime Rate
Northallerton
47.4
Ripon
47.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Northallerton
83.3%
Ripon
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Northallerton
306.5
Ripon
129.4
EPC Rating
Northallerton
70.3
Ripon
70.3
Median Income
Northallerton
£29,895
Ripon
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Northallerton is £291,449, which is 17% less than Ripon at £349,303. The most affordable entry point in Northallerton is a flat at £128,466, while in Ripon it is a flat at £194,170.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Ripon (£194,170 vs £128,466).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Northallerton prices grew faster — 36% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 47.4 offences per 1,000 people, Northallerton is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Ripon's 47.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Northallerton 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 HumberNorthallerton has 83.3% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 80% in Ripon. Northallerton has 6 schools in total, while Ripon has 7.
Northallerton School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 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 | Northallerton | Ripon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 7 |
| Primary | 5 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Northallerton offers faster average downloads at 306.5 Mbps, compared to 129.4 Mbps in Ripon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.6% of premises in Northallerton and 80.7% in Ripon. Gigabit availability stands at 56.1% in Northallerton and 14.9% in Ripon.
Northallerton is the faster of the two by 137% on average download speed (307 vs 129 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Northallerton 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 Northallerton and £1,432 in Ripon. 59.5% of homes in Northallerton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Ripon.
Northallerton 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 Northallerton and £29,895 in Ripon. The median age is 48.1 in Northallerton and 48.1 in Ripon. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Northallerton and 56.9% in Ripon. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Northallerton versus 68.4% in Ripon.
| Indicator | Northallerton | Ripon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,314 | 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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