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Harrogate (HG5)
The HG5 postcode area is located in the Harrogate postcode town region, within the county of North Yorkshire, and contains a total of 813 individual postcodes.
There are 32 electoral wards in the HG5 postcode area, including Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon which come under the local authority of the Harrogate Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 32% of people in HG5 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 HG5 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
HG5 is a postal district in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire in the United Kingdom. Made up of two unique postcodes (HG5 0 and HG5 8), HG5 serves a variety of towns and villages within the Harrogate district and is situated to the north of Harrogate city centre.
HG5 cover's an area of ??rural countryside, most notably serving the larger villages of Knaresborough and Boroughbridge, as well as the smaller hamlets of Scarah, Boroughbridge, Thorpe Underwood, Towthorpe and Ulleskelf. These villages are well-known for their historical heritage, beautiful landscape and traditional English charm.
The area is highly sought after, with HG5 postcode holders enjoying easy access to open countryside and the nearby towns of Harrogate and Knaresborough. For those in search of the hustle and bustle of a larger city, York and Leeds are only a short drive away.
The HG5 area is served by a number of local amenities including educational facilities, leisure and Health facilities, as well as a variety of shops and restaurants. There are also a number of high quality sporting facilities in and around the area, such as the ‘Harrogate International Centre' and ‘Stray Championship Sports Centre'.
Those living in the HG5 postcode area benefit from excellent transport links via the A1(M) and A59 roads which provide access to a variety of nearby towns and cities, including York, Leeds, Bradford and Ripon. There are also regular rail services from both Knaresborough and Harrogate.
HG5 postcode serves a beautiful and picturesque area of Yorkshire countryside and nearby towns. Those living in the larger villages and hamlets that fall within the postcode have the unique distinction of enjoying all the benefits that rural living has to offer whilst simultaneously benefitting from close proximity to a variety of amenities and transport links.
Demographics
North Yorkshire
HG5 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 | HG5 |
| Postal Town | Harrogate |
| MSOA Name | Harrogate 009 |
| LSOA Name | Harrogate 009C |
| County | North Yorkshire |
| Region | North Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Harrogate |
| Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
HG5 Electoral Wards
The postal region of HG5, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
Chris H
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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The poll, which would not be legally binding, could cost Ripon City Council 10,000.
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Discrimination by Postcode
You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 32% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.