HG3 1BA is a sought-after residential area on School Lane, 1.5km 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 1BA 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £493k. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00141192 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCHOOL LANE, HG3 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL LANE, HG3 1BA.
299
46
£ 56,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HG3 1BA 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 1BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £493k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 1BA. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 515,000
7 sales · Mean £ 444,071
Detached
£ 450,000
3 sales · Mean £ 576,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HG3 1BA has low crime rates — 15 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 Inn0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pannal5.5 km
- Hornbeam Park5.9 km
- Starbeck6.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Castle0.1 km
- The Castle0.1 km
- Low Lane Farm0.2 km
- Low Lane Farm0.2 km
- Castle School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HG31BA · Data under Open Government Licence