YO12 4BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Seamer Road, 0.4km from Edgehill in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Falsgrave & Stepney ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO12 4BT is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 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 4BT are sourced from Output Area E00141745 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEAMER ROAD, YO12 4BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEAMER ROAD, YO12 4BT.
334
39
£ 35,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO12 4BT 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
With 36% social renting, YO12 4BT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-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 4BT. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO12 4BT is moderate at 58 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
St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Childhaven Community Nursery School
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit
Gladstone Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.8 km
- Londis0.8 km
- Budgens0.4 km
- Halfords0.2 km
- Salisbury Stores0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Cooplands0.8 km
- Bibo's Cafe0.6 km
- Cafe At0.4 km
- Deans Garden Centre0.7 km
- Edgehill Community Association0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Mount House Hotel0.8 km
- Powys Lodge0.8 km
- Ashburton Hotel1.0 km
- Scarborough Travel And Holiday Lodge1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl UK GMBH0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Mama Mia's0.5 km
- Pizzaiolo0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- South Cliff Recreation Club1.0 km
- Cellars1.0 km
- Valley Bar1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scarborough1.5 km
- Seamer2.9 km
- Filey10.2 km
Bus Stops
- Football Stadium0.1 km
- Football Stadium0.2 km
- Rosebery Avenue0.2 km
- Rosebery Avenue0.3 km
- Edgehill Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO124BT · Data under Open Government Licence