Postcode Analysis Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber

OAK ROAD, YO12 4AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK ROAD, YO12 4AR.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO12 4AR 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.

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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

YO12 4AR 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 64.7% year-on-year.

home £140,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO12 4AR 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.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 64.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for YO12 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00141754 (shared with 5 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 4AR. 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

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 130,750

6 sales · Mean £ 126,083

Detached

£ 247,500

2 sales · Mean £ 247,500

Semi-Detached

£ 162,500

2 sales · Mean £ 162,500

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

Crime around YO12 4AR is moderate at 52 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.

Violence and sexual offences100
Anti-social behaviour93
Criminal damage and arson32
Shoplifting26
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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Scarborough University Technical College

Good135 pupils0.6 km
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Childhaven Community Nursery School

Outstanding91 pupils0.6 km
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Gladstone Road Primary School

Requires Improvement744 pupils0.7 km
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St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Good608 pupils0.7 km
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Springhead School

Outstanding92 pupils0.9 km
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Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit

Good11 pupils0.9 km
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Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy

Requires Improvement212 pupils1.0 km
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The Woodlands Academy

Requires Improvement123 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Cumberland Hotel0.9 km
  • Mount House Hotel0.6 km
  • Powys Lodge0.8 km
  • Abbeydale Guest House1.0 km
  • Admiral Guest House1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Salisbury Stores0.4 km
  • Aston Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Gladstone Road Stores0.9 km
  • Rocky & Maz's0.9 km
  • S & J Smith1.0 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Cafe At0.6 km
  • Deans Garden Centre0.2 km
  • Everyone Active Scarborough Sports Village0.7 km
  • Ashbrowns Cafe0.9 km
  • Embers0.9 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Mama Mia's0.4 km
  • Pizzaiolo0.5 km
  • Deans@Northway1.0 km
  • Express Fast Food0.9 km
  • Golden Dragon0.9 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Home Guard Club0.9 km
  • Cellars0.7 km
  • New Tavern0.2 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