23POPULATION
7.2%UNEMPLOYED
41%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
26%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of HG2 8YX belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is HG2 8YX in Harrogate, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about HG2 8YX from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 20%Children
  • 80%Adults

20% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 10% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 52.2%Male
  • 47.8%Female

From the last census, 52.2% of people in HG28YX male, and 47.8% female. Men outnumber women in Granby.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 26%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 24%DE

According to census records, 26% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 37%SINGLE
  • 41%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in HG2 8YX is 37%. Single and 'other' people is 64%.

ETHNICITY

  • 92%WHITE
  • 8%NON-WHITE

92% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87.5%WORKING
  • 7.2%UNEMPLOYED

7.2% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in HG2 8YX

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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HG28YX Postcode Breakdown

HGAREA2DISTRICT8SECTORYXUNIT
Full PostcodeHG2 8YX
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownHarrogate
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyNorth Yorkshire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

HG28YX Postal District

Compass Postal District

HG2 8YX postcode is located in the postal town of Harrogate. Harrogate postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode HG2 8YX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Harrogate1.4 miles SW
Knaresborough2.3 miles E
Ripley2.8 miles NW
Hampsthwaite3.3 miles W
Nidd3.4 miles N
Ferrensby4.2 miles E
Birstwith4.4 miles W
Staveley4.4 miles NE
South Stainley4.5 miles N
Goldsborough4.5 miles E
Burton Leonard4.5 miles N
Spofforth4.7 miles SE
Kirkby Overblow4.9 miles S
Sicklinghall5.6 miles SE
Ingerthorpe5.7 miles N
London183 miles SE
Glasgow165 miles NW
Edinburgh149 miles NW
Cardiff187 miles SW
Liverpool73 miles SW
Southampton214 miles S
Saint Ives219 miles S
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