Postcode Analysis Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber

WASH BECK CLOSE, YO12 4DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WASH BECK CLOSE, YO12 4DR.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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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.

home £111,684 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour117
Violence and sexual offences109
Criminal damage and arson34
Shoplifting30
Other theft23

school Local Schools

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Scarborough University Technical College

Good135 pupils0.3 km
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Childhaven Community Nursery School

Outstanding91 pupils0.6 km
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Springhead School

Outstanding92 pupils0.7 km
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Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit

Good11 pupils0.8 km
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Gladstone Road Primary School

Requires Improvement744 pupils0.8 km
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Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy

Requires Improvement212 pupils0.8 km
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St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Good608 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.8 km
fastfood

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