YO12 4BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barrys Lane, 0.5km from Edgehill in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Falsgrave & Stepney ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO12 4BZ 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 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 4BZ are sourced from Output Area E00141745 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARRYS LANE, YO12 4BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARRYS LANE, YO12 4BZ.
334
39
£ 35,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO12 4BZ 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
YO12 4BZ has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 4BZ. 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
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 4BZ is moderate at 62 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
Springhead School
Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy
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
7 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Budgens0.6 km
- Halfords0.3 km
- Salisbury Stores0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Cooplands0.9 km
- Bibo's Cafe0.7 km
- Cafe At0.5 km
- Deans Garden Centre0.7 km
- Edgehill Community Association0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Mount House Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Jacobs Tavern0.8 km
- New Tavern1.0 km
- The Crown Tavern1.0 km
- The Firk Inn1.0 km
- The Tap And Spile1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl UK GMBH0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Mama Mia's0.5 km
- Pizzaiolo0.3 km
- Pizza Tempo1.0 km
- Wing Hing1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scarborough1.6 km
- Seamer3.0 km
- Filey10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Rosebery Avenue0.3 km
- Football Stadium0.3 km
- Football Stadium0.3 km
- Rosebery Avenue0.4 km
- Seamer Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO124BZ · Data under Open Government Licence