HG3 1AP is a sought-after residential area on Castle Street, 1.5km from Aketon in Spofforth. Administratively it sits within Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
For serious buyers, HG3 1AP is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £498k, up 10.1% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for HG3 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00141193 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE STREET, HG3 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE STREET, HG3 1AP.
259
45
£ 56,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG3 1AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
HG3 1AP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £498k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 10.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG3 1AP. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 590,000
7 sales · Mean £ 585,714
Semi-Detached
£ 470,000
5 sales · Mean £ 467,800
Terraced
£ 217,500
6 sales · Mean £ 300,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG3 1AP has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Spofforth Church of England Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Spofforth Store0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Castle Inn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pannal5.6 km
- Hornbeam Park5.9 km
- Starbeck6.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Castle0.1 km
- The Castle0.1 km
- Low Lane Farm0.2 km
- Low Lane Farm0.2 km
- Castle School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HG31AP · Data under Open Government Licence