YO12 4DR is a mixed residential area on Wash Beck Close, 0.4km from Falsgrave in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Falsgrave & Stepney ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
For families considering a move, YO12 4DR represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 67% 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. Property: With prices averaging £111k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO12 4DR are sourced from Output Area E00141744 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WASH BECK CLOSE, YO12 4DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WASH BECK CLOSE, YO12 4DR.
282
47
£ 35,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO12 4DR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
YO12 4DR is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 1.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO12 4DR. The average age is 46.6. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 88,500
28 sales · Mean £ 94,551
Detached
£ 179,747
4 sales · Mean £ 177,373
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
5 sales · Mean £ 163,400
Terraced
£ 127,500
4 sales · Mean £ 123,562
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO12 4DR is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Scarborough University Technical College
Childhaven Community Nursery School
Springhead School
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit
Gladstone Road Primary School
Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy
St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Costcutter0.8 km
- Cooplands0.8 km
- Argos Inside Sainsburys0.6 km
- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- Biedrona0.6 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
26 nearby- Carlton House Hotel1.0 km
- Cumberland Hotel0.7 km
- Redcliffe Hotel0.9 km
- Selbourne Hotel0.8 km
- The Cordelia0.9 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Bacchus0.8 km
- South Cliff Recreation Club0.8 km
- Cellars0.5 km
- Marleys0.9 km
- New Tavern0.4 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Tuscany Too0.8 km
- Bloom0.4 km
- Chambers Coffee Bar0.9 km
- Contrast Cafe0.4 km
- The Chapel House Hotel And Restaurant0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Flames0.8 km
- Ramshill Fisheries South Cliff0.8 km
- Taste Of China0.8 km
- Alleyways Fish And Chip Shop0.4 km
- Brunch To Go0.4 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scarborough0.9 km
- Seamer3.6 km
- Filey10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Seamer Street0.1 km
- Westbourne Park0.2 km
- Springhill Close0.2 km
- Westbourne Park0.2 km
- Seamer Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO124DR · Data under Open Government Licence