Postcode Analysis Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber

YO12 4DS House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 4DS 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 4DS 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.

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

YO12 4DS is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Falsgrave in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Falsgrave & Stepney ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for YO12 4DS 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 4DS. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime around YO12 4DS is moderate at 69 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 behaviour150
Violence and sexual offences137
Shoplifting33
Criminal damage and arson31
Drugs23

school Local Schools

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Childhaven Community Nursery School

Outstanding91 pupils0.4 km
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Gladstone Road Primary School

Requires Improvement744 pupils0.5 km
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Scarborough University Technical College

Good135 pupils0.6 km
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Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit

Good11 pupils0.7 km
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St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Good608 pupils0.9 km
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Springhead School

Outstanding92 pupils1.0 km
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Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy

Requires Improvement212 pupils1.1 km
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Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School

Requires Improvement627 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Cooplands0.9 km
  • Arosa Confiserie0.9 km
  • Costcutter Express0.8 km
  • Dahlia Bakery0.9 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

22 nearby
  • Cumberland Hotel0.7 km
  • Selbourne Hotel0.9 km
  • Mount House Hotel0.4 km
  • New Southlands Hotel1.0 km
  • Powys Lodge0.7 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Bacchus0.8 km
  • South Cliff Club0.9 km
  • Home Guard Club0.7 km
  • L' Amour Cabaret Bar0.9 km
  • Snowys1.0 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Flames0.8 km
  • Ramshill Fisheries South Cliff0.8 km
  • Mama Mia's0.4 km
  • Pizza Hut0.8 km
  • Pizzaiolo0.6 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Cafe At0.6 km
  • Deans Garden Centre0.2 km
  • Everyone Active Scarborough Sports Village0.7 km
  • IKitchen Restaurant0.9 km
  • Ashbrowns Cafe0.7 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Scarborough0.8 km
  • Seamer3.8 km
  • Filey10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Westbourne Park0.1 km
  • Springhill Close0.1 km
  • Westbourne Park0.1 km
  • Falsgrave Road0.2 km
  • St John's Road0.2 km