Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

FOLLIFOOT LANE, HG3 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOLLIFOOT LANE, HG3 1AY.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 56,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HG3 1AY 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.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

HG3 1AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £2.4M, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £2.4M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 221.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HG3 1AY is a sought-after residential area on Follifoot Lane, 1.1km 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 1AY offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 £2.4M, up 221.9% 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 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00141191 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG3 1AY. 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

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 1,540,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,540,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HG3 1AY 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.

Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Possession of weapons1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Spofforth Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good109 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Spofforth Store0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Castle Inn0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pannal5.4 km
  • Hornbeam Park5.6 km
  • Starbeck5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Castle School0.1 km
  • Clive Road0.1 km
  • The Castle0.3 km
  • The Castle0.3 km