Postcode Analysis Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber

SEAMER ROAD, YO12 4BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEAMER ROAD, YO12 4BT.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences50
Anti-social behaviour21
Shoplifting21
Criminal damage and arson16
Drugs10

school Local Schools

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Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy

Requires Improvement212 pupils0.2 km
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Springhead School

Outstanding92 pupils0.3 km
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Scarborough University Technical College

Good135 pupils0.4 km
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St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Good608 pupils1.1 km
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Childhaven Community Nursery School

Outstanding91 pupils1.2 km
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Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit

Good11 pupils1.3 km
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Gladstone Road Primary School

Requires Improvement744 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Mama Mia's0.5 km
  • Pizzaiolo0.3 km
local_bar

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