Postcode Analysis Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber

YO12 4DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO12 4DH.

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Population

117

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO12 4DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 42, YO12 4DH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

YO12 4DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Edgehill in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Falsgrave & Stepney ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 4DH are sourced from Output Area E00189911 (shared with 7 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 4DH. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around YO12 4DH is moderate at 63 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 offences29
Anti-social behaviour18
Shoplifting17
Criminal damage and arson8
Drugs7

school Local Schools

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Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy

Requires Improvement212 pupils0.6 km
A

Springhead School

Outstanding92 pupils0.8 km
S

Scarborough University Technical College

Good135 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.0 km
  • Londis0.0 km
  • Budgens0.3 km
  • Halfords0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Cooplands0.0 km
  • Olivers On The Mount0.8 km
  • Bibo's Cafe0.2 km
  • Edgehill Community Association0.2 km
  • Everyone Active Scarborough Sports Village1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seamer2.2 km
  • Scarborough2.2 km
  • Filey9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Mere B&Q0.1 km
  • B&Q The Mere0.1 km
  • Edgehill Road0.4 km