Postcode Analysis Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber

YO12 4AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO12 4AB.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: YO12 4AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

YO12 4AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO12 4AB is a mixed residential area located 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 4AB represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for YO12 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00141751 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO12 4AB. 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

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around YO12 4AB is moderate at 73 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour148
Violence and sexual offences130
Shoplifting33
Criminal damage and arson29
Drugs23

school Local Schools

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Childhaven Community Nursery School

Outstanding91 pupils0.5 km
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Gladstone Road Primary School

Requires Improvement744 pupils0.6 km
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Scarborough University Technical College

Good135 pupils0.6 km
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Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit

Good11 pupils0.7 km
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St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Good608 pupils0.8 km
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Springhead School

Outstanding92 pupils1.0 km
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Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy

Requires Improvement212 pupils1.1 km
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Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School

Requires Improvement627 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Cooplands0.9 km
  • Arosa Confiserie0.9 km
  • Costcutter Express0.9 km
  • Dahlia Bakery0.9 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • Cumberland Hotel0.8 km
  • Selbourne Hotel1.0 km
  • Mount House Hotel0.5 km
  • Powys Lodge0.7 km
  • Abbeydale Guest House0.8 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Bacchus0.9 km
  • South Cliff Club1.0 km
  • Home Guard Club0.7 km
  • L' Amour Cabaret Bar1.0 km
  • The Lord Rosebery1.0 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Flames0.9 km
  • Ramshill Fisheries South Cliff0.9 km
  • Mama Mia's0.4 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • Pizzaiolo0.6 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Cafe At0.6 km
  • Deans Garden Centre0.2 km
  • Everyone Active Scarborough Sports Village0.7 km
  • IKitchen Restaurant0.9 km
  • Ashbrowns Cafe0.8 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Scarborough0.8 km
  • Seamer3.8 km
  • Filey10.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Westbourne Park0.1 km
  • Springhill Close0.1 km
  • Westbourne Park0.1 km
  • Park Road Junction0.2 km
  • Falsgrave Road0.2 km