HG3 1AR is a sought-after residential area on Castle Street, 1.2km from Aketon in Spofforth. Administratively it sits within Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HG3, HG3 1AR offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 75% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.0M. 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00141191 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE STREET, HG3 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE STREET, HG3 1AR.
356
46
£ 56,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG3 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. HG3 1AR's low deprivation rank, 75% ownership, and £1.0M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.0M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG3 1AR. The average age is 46.4. 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
£ 1,162,500
2 sales · Mean £ 1,162,500
Terraced
£ 551,000
2 sales · Mean £ 551,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG3 1AR has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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 Store0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Castle Inn0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pannal5.4 km
- Hornbeam Park5.6 km
- Starbeck5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Clive Road0.1 km
- Castle School0.1 km
- The Castle0.2 km
- The Castle0.2 km
- Low Lane Farm0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: HG31AR · Data under Open Government Licence