The postcode HG2 8LJ is located in Harrogate, in the county of North Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. HG2 8LJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
HG2 8LJ is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of HG2 8LJ as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.
The closest road name to HG2 8LJ is St Winifred's Road which is centered 88 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Slingsby Walk and is 235 m away. The closest railway station is Harrogate Rail Station, 1.03 km away.
The closest primary school to HG2 8LJ (for ages 11 and under) is Willow Tree Community Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is St Aidan's Church of England High School. The last OFSTED inspection on September 29, 2021 rated this school as Serious Weaknesses
The local pub for residents of HG2 8LJ is The Square And Compass and is 6.51 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 12, 2022.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for HG2 8LJ is covered by the North Yorkshire police force association and North Yorkshire and York is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to HG2 8LJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to HG2 8LJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode HG2 8LJ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from HG2 8LJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Church of England High School | Academy | 11-18 | Serious Weaknesses (September 29, 2021) | 529 m |
| Willow Tree Community Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 714 m | |
| St John Fisher Catholic Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 714 m | |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 6, 2019) | 984 m |
| Oatlands Community Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (April 24, 2018) | 1.24 km |
| Harrogate High School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 15, 2017) | 1.31 km |
| St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 1.31 km | |
| Oatlands Infant School | Academy | 4-7 | 1.4 km | |
| Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 21, 2018) | 1.45 km |
| Western Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 6, 2018) | 1.59 km |
| Woodfield Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Special Measures (January 30, 2020) | 1.66 km |
| Harrogate Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.73 km | |
| Harrogate Ladies' College | Independent school | 2-18 | 1.97 km | |
| Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (April 25, 2018) | 2.09 km |
| Coppice Valley Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 2.11 km |
| Hookstone Chase Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (April 9, 2019) | 2.14 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 2.17 km |
| Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (April 25, 2017) | 2.22 km |
| Rossett Acre Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 11, 2019) | 2.25 km |
| Springwater School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (December 11, 2019) | 2.25 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from HG2 8LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Rigton Church Of England Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 21, 2019 | 6.46 km | |
| The Square And Compass | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 12, 2022 | 6.51 km | |
| Sicklinghall Community Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 8.04 km | |
| The Scotts Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2018 | 8.04 km | |
| Almscliffe Hall | Exempt February 11, 2019 | 8.28 km | |
| Adventure Site | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 16, 2018 | 8.3 km | |
| The Stables | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2016 | 8.39 km | |
| Wharfedale Grange Ltd | Exempt October 9, 2018 | 8.75 km | |
| Liddle Lamb | Exempt September 13, 2017 | 8.96 km | |
| The Hovels | Awaiting Inspection | 9.63 km | |
| Muddy Boots Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 11, 2018 | 9.74 km | |
| After School Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 7, 2017 | 9.76 km | |
| Catering Leeds (Harewood Primary School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2019 | 9.76 km | |
| Harewood Arms Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2019 | 9.76 km | |
| Bay Horse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2020 | 9.76 km | |
| Wood Hall Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2019 | 9.82 km | |
| Catering Leeds (Deighton Gates Primary) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 5, 2018 | 10.22 km | |
| Brook Babes Little Learners | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 6, 2019 | 10.24 km | |
| United Cooperatives | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 7, 2019 | 10.36 km | |
| Wetherby Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2019 | 10.4 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to HG2 8LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Slingsby Walk | 235 m | |
| Slingsby Walk | 263 m | |
| Yewdale Rd | 296 m | |
| St Helens Road | 296 m | |
| St Aidan's Sch Grounds Dep | 328 m | |
| Harrogate Rail Station | 1.03 km | |
| Hornbeam Park Rail Station | 1.07 km | |
| Starbeck Rail Station | 1.81 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to HG2 8LJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Hookstone Wood | 852 m | |
| Bathing Well Wood | 1.5 km | |
| Mill Hill Wood | 1.8 km | |
| Quarry Wood | 2.26 km | |
| Harlow Moor | 2.33 km | |
| School Belt | 2.48 km | |
| Moor Wood | 2.49 km | |
| Square Wood | 2.55 km | |
| Irongate Bridge Reservoir | 2.56 km | |
| Saw Mill Belt | 2.65 km | |
| Park Wood | 2.66 km | |
| Red Cat Hill | 2.77 km | |
| Limekiln Plantation | 2.81 km | |
| Long Plantation | 2.81 km | |
| Knox Hill | 2.87 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for HG2 8LJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | North Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.98953300 |
| Longitude | -1.52325100 |
| OS Easting | 431357 |
| OS Northing | 0454937 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| North Yorkshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Harrogate and Knaresborough |
| County Electorial Division | Harrogate Oatlands ED |
| Electoral Ward | Harrogate Stray |
| Local Authority District | Harrogate |
| Region / Government Office Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| European Electoral Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: York and North Yorkshire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | North Yorkshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000165 |
| Travel To Work Area | Harrogate |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
North Yorkshire and York |
| Cancer Alliance | Humber, Coast and Vale |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Humber, Coast and Vale |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS North Yorkshire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Ageing in suburbia |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Harrogate BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Harrogate BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33013585 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Harrogate 017 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Harrogate 017F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A4 |