YO12 4AP is a safe, established residential area on Oak Road, 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 4AP 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 23.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO12 4AP are sourced from Output Area E00141754 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK ROAD, YO12 4AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK ROAD, YO12 4AP.
261
43
£ 35,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO12 4AP 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 4AP 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. Property prices are trending down 23.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO12 4AP. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
9 sales · Mean £ 177,610
Terraced
£ 137,500
8 sales · Mean £ 133,825
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO12 4AP has low crime rates — 46 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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Cumberland Hotel0.9 km
- Mount House Hotel0.6 km
- Powys Lodge0.8 km
- Abbeydale Guest House1.0 km
- Admiral Guest House1.0 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Halfords1.0 km
- Salisbury Stores0.3 km
- Aston Pharmacy0.9 km
- Gladstone Road Stores0.9 km
- Rocky & Maz's0.9 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Cafe At0.5 km
- Deans Garden Centre0.2 km
- Everyone Active Scarborough Sports Village0.6 km
- Ashbrowns Cafe0.9 km
- Embers0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl UK GMBH1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Mama Mia's0.3 km
- Pizzaiolo0.5 km
- Deans@Northway1.0 km
- Express Fast Food0.9 km
- Golden Dragon1.0 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Home Guard Club0.9 km
- Cellars0.7 km
- New Tavern0.3 km
- Roscoe's Bar0.7 km
- Scarborough Club Institute0.8 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scarborough1.0 km
- Seamer3.7 km
- Filey10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Springhill Close0.1 km
- Westbourne Park0.1 km
- Westbourne Park0.2 km
- Park Road Junction0.2 km
- Park Road Junction0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO124AP · Data under Open Government Licence