YO12 4AD is a safe, established residential area on Springhill Close, 0.2km from Falsgrave in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Falsgrave & Stepney ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
For families considering a move, YO12 4AD represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO12 4AD are sourced from Output Area E00141754 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRINGHILL CLOSE, YO12 4AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGHILL CLOSE, YO12 4AD.
261
43
£ 35,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO12 4AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
YO12 4AD is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO12 4AD. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 165,000
3 sales · Mean £ 153,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO12 4AD has low crime rates — 34 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
Scarborough University Technical College
Childhaven Community Nursery School
St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Gladstone Road Primary School
Springhead School
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit
Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy
The Woodlands Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Costcutter1.0 km
- Argos Inside Sainsburys0.6 km
- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- Biedrona0.6 km
- Bradley's Bakery0.6 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Cumberland Hotel0.9 km
- Ashburton Hotel0.7 km
- Scarborough Travel And Holiday Lodge0.7 km
- The Grosvenor0.9 km
- Mount House Hotel0.5 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Bacchus1.0 km
- Cellars0.7 km
- New Tavern0.3 km
- Roscoe's Bar0.7 km
- Scarborough Club Institute0.9 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Flames1.0 km
- Ramshill Fisheries South Cliff1.0 km
- Taste Of China0.9 km
- Alleyways Fish And Chip Shop0.5 km
- Brunch To Go0.5 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Bloom0.4 km
- Chambers Coffee Bar1.0 km
- Contrast Cafe0.4 km
- Tops0.4 km
- Cafe At0.5 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl UK GMBH0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scarborough1.0 km
- Seamer3.7 km
- Filey10.8 km
Bus Stops
- Springhill Close0.1 km
- Westbourne Park0.1 km
- Westbourne Park0.1 km
- Park Road Junction0.3 km
- Seamer Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO124AD · Data under Open Government Licence