YO12 4DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beaconsfield Street, 0.4km from Falsgrave in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Falsgrave & Stepney ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
For renters and young professionals, YO12 4DP offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4DP are sourced from Output Area E00141756 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEACONSFIELD STREET, YO12 4DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACONSFIELD STREET, YO12 4DP.
270
36
£ 35,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO12 4DP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. YO12 4DP spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO12 4DP. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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)
YO12 4DP has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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
Scarborough University Technical College
Springhead School
Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy
Childhaven Community Nursery School
St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit
Gladstone Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Costcutter0.9 km
- Cooplands1.0 km
- Argos Inside Sainsburys0.9 km
- Bargain Booze0.7 km
- Biedrona0.9 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Cumberland Hotel0.8 km
- Ashburton Hotel0.7 km
- Scarborough Travel And Holiday Lodge0.7 km
- Ark House0.9 km
- Raincliffe Hotel0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Bacchus0.9 km
- South Cliff Recreation Club0.9 km
- Cellars0.7 km
- New Tavern0.6 km
- Roscoe's Bar1.0 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Tuscany Too0.9 km
- Bloom0.7 km
- Contrast Cafe0.6 km
- Tops0.7 km
- Bibo's Cafe1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Flames0.9 km
- Ramshill Fisheries South Cliff0.9 km
- Alleyways Fish And Chip Shop0.7 km
- Brunch To Go0.7 km
- La Plaza Pizzeria0.7 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scarborough1.2 km
- Seamer3.3 km
- Filey10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Seamer Street0.1 km
- Rosebery Avenue0.1 km
- Seamer Street0.1 km
- Rosebery Avenue0.2 km
- University Technical College0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO124DP · Data under Open Government Licence