YO12 is a postcode district in Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 878 active and 230 retired postcodes.
The largest share of YO12 (9%) is characterised by a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established, alongside a former rural industrial area with older, long-settled residents (9%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes YO12 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in YO12 are around £205k, up 7.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across YO12 at 300 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full YO12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
YO12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the YO12 postcode area.
39,474
45
£ 35,113 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
YO12 is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £205k. Property prices are trending up 7.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Barrowcliff School
Gladstone Road Primary School
Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School
Seamer and Irton Community Primary School
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton
Springhead School
The Woodlands Academy
Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
65 nearby- Green Gables Hotel / Worq Group
- Ainsley Court Guest House
- Alexander Hotel
- Argo Guest House
- Arran
- + 60 more
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Cooplands
- Cooplands
- Cooplands
- One Stop
- One Stop Working With Wilson's
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Scarborough Bar Services
- Scarborough Cricket Club
- Arosa Camp Site Bar
- Byways Hotel
- Employees Welfare Club
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- The Ganton Greyhound
- The S Club Restaurant And Takeaway
- A & G Catering
- Alexandra Bowls Centre
- Alpamare Water Park
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi
- Co-operative Food Store
- Lidl UK GMBH
- Proudfoot
- Sainsbury's
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Hiko's Kebabland
- Hung Sing
- Kin Shing
- La Plaza Pizzeria
- La Unica
- + 39 more
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Area Profile: YO12 · Data under Open Government Licence