YO12 4AJ is a mixed residential area on Derwent 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 4AJ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO12 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00141751 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DERWENT AVENUE, YO12 4AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERWENT AVENUE, YO12 4AJ.
293
40
£ 35,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO12 4AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
YO12 4AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO12 4AJ. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
5 sales · Mean £ 174,500
Terraced
£ 134,500
2 sales · Mean £ 134,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO12 4AJ is moderate at 60 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
Gladstone Road Primary School
Childhaven Community Nursery School
Scarborough University Technical College
St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit
Springhead School
Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy
The Woodlands Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Cumberland Hotel1.0 km
- Mount House Hotel0.6 km
- Powys Lodge0.9 km
- Abbeydale Guest House0.9 km
- Admiral Guest House0.9 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Salisbury Stores0.5 km
- Aston Pharmacy0.8 km
- Gladstone Road Stores0.8 km
- Rocky & Maz's0.8 km
- S & J Smith0.9 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Cafe At0.7 km
- Deans Garden Centre0.3 km
- Everyone Active Scarborough Sports Village0.8 km
- Ashbrowns Cafe0.9 km
- Embers0.9 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Mama Mia's0.5 km
- Pizzaiolo0.7 km
- Benny's Chinese Takeaway And Noodles Bar0.9 km
- Deans@Northway0.9 km
- Express Fast Food0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Home Guard Club0.8 km
- Cellars0.7 km
- New Tavern0.2 km
- Roscoe's Bar0.6 km
- Scarborough Club Institute0.8 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scarborough1.0 km
- Seamer3.9 km
- Filey11.0 km
Bus Stops
- Park Road Junction0.1 km
- Park Road Junction0.1 km
- Westbourne Park0.2 km
- Springhill Close0.2 km
- Westbourne Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO124AJ · Data under Open Government Licence