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.
YO12 4DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO12 4DH.
117
42
£ 35,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO12 4DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy
Springhead School
Scarborough University Technical College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.0 km
- Londis0.0 km
- Budgens0.3 km
- Halfords0.6 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: YO124DH · Data under Open Government Licence