HG3 1AQ is a sought-after residential area on Canby Lane, 1.4km 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 1AQ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k. 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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00141193 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANBY LANE, HG3 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANBY LANE, HG3 1AQ.
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£ 56,200 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG3 1AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HG3 1AQ combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£365k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HG3 1AQ. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 365,000
1 sales · Mean £ 365,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG3 1AQ has low crime rates — 17 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 Inn0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pannal5.5 km
- Hornbeam Park5.8 km
- Starbeck5.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Castle0.1 km
- The Castle0.1 km
- Castle School0.2 km
- Clive Road0.2 km
- Massey Fold0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HG31AQ · Data under Open Government Licence