Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

CASTLE CLOSE, HG3 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE CLOSE, HG3 1DA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 1DA 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. HG3 1DA's low deprivation rank, 75% ownership, and £620k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £620k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

HG3 1DA is a sought-after residential area on Castle Close, 1.2km from Aketon in Spofforth. Administratively it sits within Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

For serious buyers, HG3 1DA is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 £620k. 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 1DA 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 1DA. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 620,000

2 sales · Mean £ 620,000

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

HG3 1DA 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

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Spofforth Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good109 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Spofforth Store0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Castle Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pannal5.3 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