YO12 4BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Seamer Mount Close, 0.5km from Edgehill in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Falsgrave & Stepney ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
For renters and young professionals, YO12 4BS offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 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 4BS are sourced from Output Area E00189895 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEAMER MOUNT CLOSE, YO12 4BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEAMER MOUNT CLOSE, YO12 4BS.
433
36
£ 35,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO12 4BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
YO12 4BS is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO12 4BS. The average age is 36.4. 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 4BS is moderate at 62 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
Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy
Springhead School
Scarborough University Technical College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.2 km
- Londis0.2 km
- Budgens0.4 km
- Halfords0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Cooplands0.2 km
- Olivers On The Mount0.9 km
- Bibo's Cafe0.3 km
- Edgehill Community Association0.3 km
- The Mere Cafe0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl UK GMBH0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seamer2.1 km
- Scarborough2.3 km
- Filey9.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Mere B&Q0.1 km
- B&Q The Mere0.3 km
- Park & Ride0.5 km
- Edgehill Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: YO124BS · Data under Open Government Licence