Yorkshire · England
Living in Ripon
One of England’s smallest and oldest cities, with an ancient cathedral on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.
Population around 17,000
What Ripon is like
Ripon is a peaceful, historic market city, popular with families and retirees, with Fountains Abbey, the Dales and Harrogate all close by.
Education
Served by nearby universities in Leeds, York and Harrogate colleges.
Getting around
Close to the A1 and the Harrogate rail line, with Leeds and York within easy reach.
Jobs & economy
Tourism, agriculture, retail and public services.
The property market
Browse current asking prices for homes in Ripon below.
In a nutshell
- Yorkshire Dales on the doorstep
- Fountains Abbey nearby
- Ancient cathedral city
- Peaceful market pace