YO12 4AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ingle Close, 0.3km from Edgehill in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Falsgrave & Stepney ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO12 4AY is 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. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £98k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.3% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for YO12 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00189858 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
INGLE CLOSE, YO12 4AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for INGLE CLOSE, YO12 4AY.
250
32
£ 35,800 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO12 4AY 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
Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in YO12 4AY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 7.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO12 4AY. The average age is 32.3. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 121,000
2 sales · Mean £ 121,000
Flat
£ 74,950
9 sales · Mean £ 75,438
Terraced
£ 113,000
3 sales · Mean £ 141,666
Semi-Detached
£ 122,500
2 sales · Mean £ 122,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO12 4AY is moderate at 86 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy
Springhead School
Scarborough University Technical College
St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.1 km
- Londis0.1 km
- Budgens0.2 km
- Halfords0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cooplands0.1 km
- Olivers On The Mount0.9 km
- Bibo's Cafe0.1 km
- Edgehill Community Association0.1 km
- Everyone Active Scarborough Sports Village0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl UK GMBH0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Pizzaiolo1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scarborough2.2 km
- Seamer2.3 km
- Filey9.9 km
Bus Stops
- B&Q The Mere0.1 km
- The Mere B&Q0.1 km
- Edgehill Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO124AY · Data under Open Government Licence