Postcode HG5 8WS (Harrogate) Terminated May 2003

Map showing HG5 8WS and nearby postcodes

The postcode HG5 8WS is located in Harrogate, in the county of North Yorkshire. It was introduced in May 2002 and terminated in May 2003.HG5 8WS is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

HG5 8WS is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.4 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 HG5 8WS as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.

The closest road name to HG5 8WS is Grimbald Crag Way which is centered 143 m away.

The nearest bus stop is St James Retail Park and is 138 m away. The closest railway station is Knaresborough Rail Station, 2.05 km away.

The closest primary school to HG5 8WS (for ages 11 and under) is Aspin Park Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is King James's School. The last OFSTED inspection on April 25, 2017 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of HG5 8WS is The Scotts Arms and is 7.75 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 8, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Chesters Yorkshire Kitchen and is 8.04 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for HG5 8WS 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to HG5 8WS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to HG5 8WS, and the approximate distance away.

Grimbald Crag Way 143 m
Grimbald Crag Road 154 m
Grimbald Crag Close 239 m
Grimbald Grag Link 330 m
Wetherby Road 467 m
B6164 3.52 km
A658 13.9 km
B6265 20.15 km
A64 32.12 km
A19 33.83 km
A1 37.19 km
A61 46.85 km
A59 65.23 km
A1(M) 72.83 km
M6 82.37 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode HG5 8WS

Introduction May 2002
Termination May 2003
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from HG5 8WS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Aspin Park Academy 823 m
King James's School Good
(April 25, 2017)
1.35 km
Goldsborough Church of England Primary School Good
(June 13, 2017)
1.41 km
The Forest School 1.55 km
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School 1.78 km
Meadowside Academy 1.89 km
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Good
(November 13, 2019)
2.28 km
Hookstone Chase Primary School Good
(April 9, 2019)
3.24 km
Springwater School Outstanding
(December 11, 2019)
3.43 km
Starbeck Primary Academy 3.46 km
Follifoot Church of England Primary School Good
(November 7, 2019)
4.36 km
Scotton Lingerfield Primary School Good
(March 13, 2018)
4.37 km
Willow Tree Community Primary School 4.66 km
Spofforth Church of England Controlled Primary School Good
(February 7, 2017)
5.15 km
Harrogate High School Good
(November 15, 2017)
5.2 km
St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 5.2 km
St John Fisher Catholic Academy 5.22 km
St Aidan's Church of England High School Serious Weaknesses
(September 29, 2021)
5.48 km
Woodfield Primary School Special Measures
(January 30, 2020)
5.53 km
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School Good
(June 21, 2018)
5.98 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from HG5 8WS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Bridge Hotel & Spa Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 5, 2021
5.61 km
Adventure Site Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 16, 2018
6.74 km
Bay Horse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 12, 2020
6.79 km
Catering Leeds (Deighton Gates Primary) School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 5, 2018
7.3 km
Brook Babes Little Learners Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 3
Satisfactory
December 6, 2019
7.42 km
Wetherby Catering Other catering premises 5
Very Good
May 9, 2019
7.47 km
Moto Wetherby Motorway Service Area Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 23, 2020
7.61 km
United Cooperatives Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 7, 2019
7.68 km
Sicklinghall Community Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 3, 2021
7.75 km
The Scotts Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 8, 2018
7.75 km
The Victoria Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 5, 2019
7.84 km
Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
June 27, 2019
8.04 km
Chesters Yorkshire Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
8.04 km
Richard Kay Charity Community Centre Other catering premises Exempt
June 19, 2018
8.08 km
Catering Leeds (St Josephs Catholic Primary) School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 6, 2018
8.12 km
Oaklands Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 4, 2019
8.16 km
Spellows Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 21, 2019
8.21 km
Ideal Care Homes (Number One) Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
8.25 km
Wetherby And District Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 21, 2016
8.25 km
Wetherby And District Foodbank Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
July 21, 2015
8.32 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to HG5 8WS - Data from Apr 2022

St James Retail Park Bus Stop/Station 138 m
St James Retail Park Bus Stop/Station 153 m
Kelberdale Bus Stop/Station 270 m
Kelberdale Bus Stop/Station 280 m
Grimbald Bridge Bus Stop/Station 328 m
Knaresborough Rail Station Rail 2.05 km
Starbeck Rail Station Rail 3.73 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to HG5 8WS - Data from Dec 2021

Cockstone Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.07 km
Tickhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.16 km
Birkham Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.27 km
Short Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.34 km
Thistle Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.58 km
Bunker's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.62 km
Scalibar Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.95 km
Mill Stream Inland Water 1.96 km
Sand Hill Hill Or Mountain 2 km
Gallow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2 km
Brick Kiln Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.01 km
Leys Pond Inland Water 2.12 km
Great Harbour Woodland Or Forest 2.17 km
Great Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.22 km
Badgers Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.39 km

Location

Country England
County North Yorkshire
Latitude 54.00005600
Longitude -1.44326800
OS Easting 436592
OS Northing 0456146
OS Positional Quality Imputed by ONS, by reference to surrounding postcode grid references

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
32303
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

North Yorkshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Harrogate and Knaresborough
County Electorial Division Knaresborough ED
Electoral Ward Knaresborough Aspin & Calcutt
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000165
Travel To Work Area Harrogate

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Detached retirement living
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Harrogate BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Knaresborough BUASD
Workplace Zone E33010201
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Harrogate 012
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Harrogate 012B
Output Area / Small Area 6A3