HG3 1AE is a sought-after residential area on Harrogate Road 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 1AE offers 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. 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: Prices average £685k. 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 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00141192 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARROGATE ROAD, HG3 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARROGATE ROAD, HG3 1AE.
299
46
£ 56,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG3 1AE 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
HG3 1AE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £685k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £685k 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 1AE. 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
£ 685,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,153,333
Semi-Detached
£ 673,500
2 sales · Mean £ 673,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG3 1AE 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 Store0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Castle Inn0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pannal5.8 km
- Hornbeam Park6.1 km
- Starbeck6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Massey Fold0.1 km
- Low Lane Farm0.2 km
- Low Lane Farm0.2 km
- East Park Road0.3 km
- The Castle0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HG31AE · Data under Open Government Licence