harrogate HG4 Postcodes
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Harrogate (HG4)
The HG4 postcode area is located in the Harrogate postcode town region, within the county of North Yorkshire, and contains a total of 1236 individual postcodes.
There are 123 electoral wards in the HG4 postcode area, including Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon which come under the local authority of the Harrogate Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 24% of people in HG4 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 HG4 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The HG4 postcode covers an area in the Harrogate district, with a total population of 21,150. Located in the North Yorkshire county, the postcode area includes the places of Ripon, Boroughbridge and Masham, which all have the character of small market towns.
Ripon is steeped in history and known for its impressive Cathedral and spa. Boroughbridge is the oldest town in the district and is home to an annual agricultural show. Masham is a thriving market town and is home to world-famous Theakston's Brewery.
The HG4 postcode district is very rural, with a few towns and surrounding villages. It has some of the best countryside in Yorkshire with rolling hills, beautiful forests and a network of rivers and streams.
The area is known as the ‘Yorkshire Sceptre' because it produces some of the finest ales in the world. The local company Theakston's Brewery, established in 1827, is famous for its award-winning ales and is a popular tourist attraction.
Public transport in the area is provided by the Harrogate Bluestar bus service. This service covers the area and connects it to neighbouring towns and villages. There is also a regular train service from Knaresborough to Leeds and Skipton.
The area is home to many important heritage sites, with some of them being Grade I listed buildings, and it is a popular visitor destination, particularly for cyclists and walkers. As well as providing scenic countryside, it has a variety of tourist attractions, such as Wallace Knap, a prehistoric stone circle, and Ripon Rowell, a 1000-year-old manor house.
With its rural character and stunning countryside, the HG4 postcode is a great place to live and visit.
Demographics
North Yorkshire
HG4 is located in the county of North Yorkshire, in England.
North Yorkshire has a total population of 1,145,700, making it the 14th largest county in the UK.
North Yorkshire has a total area of 3341 square miles, and a population density of 132 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | HG4 |
| Postal Town | Harrogate |
| MSOA Name | Harrogate 004 |
| LSOA Name | Harrogate 004B |
| County | North Yorkshire |
| Region | North Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Harrogate |
| Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
HG4 Electoral Wards
The postal region of HG4, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Friday, April 12, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 24% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.