YO12 4BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Edgehill in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Falsgrave & Stepney ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO12 4BB is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 4BB are sourced from Output Area E00141748 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO12 4BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO12 4BB.
434
34
£ 35,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO12 4BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 39% social renting, YO12 4BB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO12 4BB. The average age is 34.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO12 4BB is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Childhaven Community Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.4 km
- Londis0.4 km
- Budgens0.1 km
- Halfords0.2 km
- Salisbury Stores0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cooplands0.4 km
- Bibo's Cafe0.2 km
- Cafe At0.8 km
- Edgehill Community Association0.2 km
- Everyone Active Scarborough Sports Village0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl UK GMBH0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Mama Mia's0.9 km
- Pizzaiolo0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scarborough1.9 km
- Seamer2.6 km
- Filey10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Edgehill Road0.1 km
- Football Stadium0.2 km
- Football Stadium0.2 km
- B&Q The Mere0.2 km
- The Mere B&Q0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO124BB · Data under Open Government Licence