Local removals
House moves in Boroughbridge
Boroughbridge is about 15 miles north-east of 68 Bewerley Rd, in North Yorkshire. The High Street, St James Square and the bridge over the Ure set the access.
Pro Removals Harrogate68 Bewerley Rd, Harrogate HG1 2AX
DistanceAbout 15 miles by road from 68 Bewerley Rd
Directions from Boroughbridge to our Harrogate base
Boroughbridge is a market town on the Ure, about 15 miles from Bewerley Road. The High Street is narrow, with shops and houses close to the carriageway, and the bridge is a pinch point. St James Square is the civic space. The library overlooks it, and the free car park is in Back Lane, not on the square itself. Newer housing on the edges of town has drives. A High Street terrace often means a carry.
YO51 is the postcode. The town is in North Yorkshire. The A1(M) is the fast road south, then the A59 or A61 into Harrogate. That is a morning’s local job, not a shuttle from the town centre. Insurance is provided. Ask what is covered when you book.
See house removals and long distance removals if the other address is well beyond Yorkshire. Nearby: Ripon and Knaresborough. Harrogate removals is based on Bewerley Road.
Useful contacts in Boroughbridge
Handy numbers and links for when you move in. Opening times and services change, so check with each one before you visit.
- Council
North Yorkshire Council
Boroughbridge council tax, bins and parking sit with North Yorkshire Council. Customer services is 0300 131 2131. The old Harrogate borough does not cover the town.
- County
North Yorkshire
Boroughbridge is in the county of North Yorkshire, north-east of Harrogate and north of the A1(M). The council is unitary, so county and district services are the same organisation.
- Police
North Yorkshire Police
Call 101 for a non-emergency and 999 if someone is in danger. Boroughbridge is covered by North Yorkshire Police.
- Football
Knaresborough Town AFC
The nearest club site we can confirm is Knaresborough Town at The Myrings, Manse Lane, HG5 8LF, on 07578 140810. It is south of Boroughbridge. It does not fill St James Square.
The Myrings Stadium, Manse Lane, Knaresborough HG5 8LF
- Cricket
Harrogate Cricket Club
The county ground is on St George's Road in Harrogate, about 15 miles away. It does not affect Boroughbridge High Street.
St George's Road, Harrogate HG2 9BP
- Park
St James Square
The council library page places the library on St James Square, overlooking the square, with a free car park in Back Lane behind it. Roadside space opposite the library is limited, so a van should use a planned stop.
St James Square, Boroughbridge YO51 9AR
- Library
Boroughbridge Community Library
The library is at 17 St James Square, YO51 9AR. The council lists 01609 536629. There is ramped access, and a free car park in Back Lane. Volunteers run it with the council.
17 St James Square, Boroughbridge YO51 9AR
- Transport
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority
Boroughbridge has no railway station. Buses link the town with Ripon, Knaresborough and York. The combined authority is the transport body. The A1(M) is the long-distance road to the south of the town.
County Hall, Racecourse Lane, Northallerton DL7 8AD
- School
North Yorkshire school admissions
Boroughbridge school places are applied for through North Yorkshire Council. Use the catchment maps. A Ripon or Knaresborough secondary is not automatic from a YO51 address.
- Health
Harrogate District Hospital
A&E is at Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road, HG2 7SX. The trust lists 01423 885959. Ripon Community Hospital is closer and has a minor injury unit, not an emergency department.
Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate HG2 7SX
- Recycling
Ripon household waste recycling centre
The nearer North Yorkshire tip is Ripon, Dallamires Crescent, HG4 1TT, rather than the Harrogate sites. Closed Wednesdays. Register before you visit.
Dallamires Crescent, Dallamires Lane, Ripon HG4 1TT
- Post office
Post Office branch finder
Search YO51 for a Boroughbridge counter before you redirect post. High Street shops are not all Post Offices.
Details checked October 2026.
Moving in Boroughbridge: common questions
Is Boroughbridge in North Yorkshire?
Yes. It is a North Yorkshire town. Bins and council tax are with North Yorkshire Council. It is not in Leeds, and it is not in the old Harrogate borough, which was abolished in April 2023.
Can you stop on the High Street?
Only for a legal short stop. The High Street is narrow and used by through traffic. A house with a rear lane or a side street is often easier. Tell us which door you use.
How long does the drive from Harrogate take?
About 15 miles from Bewerley Road, depending on the A1(M) and the A168. It is a local collection for us, not an overnight run, but it is not a town-centre shuttle.
Nearby areas we cover
Moving further afield? See our long distance removals, or go back to Harrogate removals.
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