34,465TOTAL POPULATION
15,579HOUSEHOLDS
3.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£48,880AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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HG1 POSTCODE REGION

Harrogate (HG1)

The HG1 postcode area is located in the Harrogate postcode town region, within the county of North Yorkshire, and contains a total of 1708 individual postcodes.

There are 10 electoral wards in the HG1 postcode area, including Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon which come under the local authority of the Harrogate Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 26% of people in HG1 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 HG1 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The HG1 postcode is located in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, England. Its postcode district is HG1 and it covers an area of 39 square miles.

HG1 is renowned for its tranquil surroundings, high quality of life and friendly community. It is known for its quaint towns, villages, stately homes and picturesque countryside. As part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, it offers a wide variety of natural beauty and outdoor activities to appeal to all ages.

Its primary area of activity is affluent town centre living, with notable residential developments including Galphay Mews, Grove Court and Southlands Rise. Its economy is largely dependent on the local service industry and the tourism sector. Its retail centre is based around the pedestrianised Victoria Shopping Street, with other destinations such as Montpellier Quarter and Kings Road providing additional stores and amenities.

The town is well served by a number of transport links, including a regular train service from Leeds and specialty services to local attractions. The A59 is a major thoroughfare connecting HG1 to the North Yorkshire cities of York and Leeds; the A661 links it to the cities of Bradford and Harrogate. A number of bus routes also traverse the region, providing bus-only express services.

The district also plays host to an array of cultural and sporting attractions, such as the Harrogate International Centre, the RHS Garden Harlow Carr and the Valley Gardens. The historical landmarks of Ripon Cathedral, Old Bell Tower and Fountains Abbey also provide visitors with interesting and informative tours of its beautiful architecture and countryside.

The 2007 Quality of Life Study named HG1 as the most desirable area to live in the UK, and its beautiful natural landscape, low crime rate and unique shopping experiences make it an ideal place for people of all ages and demographics.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in HG1 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 26%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 21%DE

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

ETHNICITY

  • 88%WHITE
  • 12%NON-WHITE

88% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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HG1North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire

The county of North Yorkshire

HG1 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.

North Yorkshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeHG1
Postal TownHarrogate
MSOA NameHarrogate 019
LSOA NameHarrogate 019B
CountyNorth Yorkshire
RegionNorth Yorkshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityHarrogate
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

HG1 Electoral Wards

The postal region of HG1, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Bilton
Forest Lane Head
Harrogate
High Harrogate
Jennyfield
Killinghall
New Park
Nidd
Oakdale
Scotton
Starbeck
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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'.

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