YO12 4AA is a mixed residential area on Grange Avenue, 0.3km from Falsgrave in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Falsgrave & Stepney ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
For families considering a move, YO12 4AA represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 40.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO12 4AA are sourced from Output Area E00141751 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRANGE AVENUE, YO12 4AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGE AVENUE, YO12 4AA.
293
40
£ 35,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO12 4AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates YO12 4AA — age 40, 72% ownership, 28% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 40.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO12 4AA. The average age is 40.1. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 166,250
20 sales · Mean £ 169,575
Flat
£ 85,000
1 sales · Mean £ 85,000
Detached
£ 160,475
2 sales · Mean £ 160,475
Semi-Detached
£ 168,000
1 sales · Mean £ 168,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO12 4AA is moderate at 56 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
Childhaven Community Nursery School
Gladstone Road Primary School
Scarborough University Technical College
St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit
Springhead School
Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy
Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Costcutter1.0 km
- Costcutter Express1.0 km
- Dahlia Bakery1.0 km
- Salisbury Stores0.5 km
- Aston Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Cumberland Hotel0.9 km
- Mount House Hotel0.6 km
- Powys Lodge0.8 km
- Abbeydale Guest House0.8 km
- Admiral Guest House0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Bacchus1.0 km
- Home Guard Club0.7 km
- The Spa1.0 km
- Cellars0.6 km
- New Tavern0.1 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Flames1.0 km
- Ramshill Fisheries South Cliff1.0 km
- Mama Mia's0.5 km
- Pizza Hut1.0 km
- Pizzaiolo0.6 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Cafe At0.6 km
- Deans Garden Centre0.3 km
- Everyone Active Scarborough Sports Village0.8 km
- IKitchen Restaurant1.0 km
- Ashbrowns Cafe0.8 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scarborough0.9 km
- Seamer3.9 km
- Filey10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Park Road Junction0.1 km
- Park Road Junction0.2 km
- Westbourne Park0.2 km
- Springhill Close0.2 km
- Westbourne Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO124AA · Data under Open Government Licence