HG3 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on High Street 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 1BQ 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. 90% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £332k, up 67.7% 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00141192 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, HG3 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, HG3 1BQ.
299
46
£ 56,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG3 1BQ 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 1BQ's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £332k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 67.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG3 1BQ. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 416,000
9 sales · Mean £ 471,666
Terraced
£ 155,000
3 sales · Mean £ 151,666
Semi-Detached
£ 340,000
7 sales · Mean £ 337,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG3 1BQ has low crime rates — 21 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 Inn0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pannal5.7 km
- Hornbeam Park6.1 km
- Starbeck6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Low Lane Farm0.0 km
- Low Lane Farm0.0 km
- East Park Road0.2 km
- Massey Fold0.3 km
- Railway Inn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HG31BQ · Data under Open Government Licence