harrogate HG3 Postcodes

Harrogate (HG3)

The HG3 postcode area is located in the Harrogate postcode town region, within the county of North Yorkshire, and contains a total of 1399 individual postcodes.

There are 240 electoral wards in the HG3 postcode area, including Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon which come under the local authority of the Harrogate Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 36% of people in HG3 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of HG3 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

HG3 is located in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire. It is a primarily residential area and lies approximately 6 miles south-west of the City of Ripon and 10 miles east of the City of Leeds. HG3 covers an area of approximately 12.7 square miles and includes several small towns and villages, such as Burn Bridge, Cookridge, Follifoot, Fountains and Oatlands.

HG3 is a popular area with a range of amenities and facilities, including a good selection of shops, restaurants, multiplex cinema and library. It also has a number of leisure facilities including a golf club, horse riding areas, a country park and a manor house. It offers good access to the rest of the North Yorkshire region with easy access to the A1(M) motorway and regular bus services.

Many of the houses in HG3 are traditional looking with a mixture of both period and modern properties. There is a mixture of local shops and convenience stores, and a number of larger supermarkets such as Tesco and Morrisons. The area is also well served with good quality schools which cater to all types of students, from primary to secondary education.

HG3 is home to a range of different businesses and industries, with two of the area's major employers being the Harrogate and Taylor and Company engineering firm and KVH Aerospace. The area also has a thriving business centre with a range of businesses and services, including banks, beauty salons, estate agents and a dry-cleaning service.

The HG3 area is home to a number of well-known historic attractions including Ripley Castle, Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Old Warden Water Valley and Pateley Bridge. These are great places to explore and enjoy the stunning North Yorkshire scenery.

There is something to suit everyone in the HG3 area, whether that is living in a modern or traditional home, enjoying a tantalising array of leisure and entertainment facilities or exploring and discovering some of the wonderful historical attractions this area has to offer.

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