Postcode Analysis Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber

SEAMER ROAD, YO12 4EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEAMER ROAD, YO12 4EA.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO12 4EA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

YO12 4EA has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

YO12 4EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Seamer Road, 0.4km from Falsgrave in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Falsgrave & Stepney ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, YO12 4EA is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 4EA are sourced from Output Area E00141745 (shared with 14 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 4EA. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 135,000

1 sales · Mean £ 135,000

Terraced

£ 141,000

2 sales · Mean £ 141,000

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

YO12 4EA has low crime rates — 47 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.

Violence and sexual offences84
Anti-social behaviour47
Criminal damage and arson25
Other theft12
Drugs11

school Local Schools

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Scarborough University Technical College

Good135 pupils0.2 km
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Springhead School

Outstanding92 pupils0.6 km
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Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy

Requires Improvement212 pupils0.7 km
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Childhaven Community Nursery School

Outstanding91 pupils0.7 km
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Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit

Good11 pupils0.9 km
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St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Good608 pupils0.9 km
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Gladstone Road Primary School

Requires Improvement744 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Cooplands0.9 km
  • Argos Inside Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • Biedrona0.7 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • Cumberland Hotel0.7 km
  • Redcliffe Hotel1.0 km
  • Selbourne Hotel0.9 km
  • The Cordelia0.9 km
  • The Waves0.9 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Bacchus0.8 km
  • South Cliff Recreation Club0.9 km
  • Cellars0.6 km
  • Marleys1.0 km
  • New Tavern0.5 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Tuscany Too0.9 km
  • Bloom0.6 km
  • Contrast Cafe0.5 km
  • The Chapel House Hotel And Restaurant0.9 km
  • Tops0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Flames0.8 km
  • Ramshill Fisheries South Cliff0.8 km
  • Taste Of China1.0 km
  • Alleyways Fish And Chip Shop0.6 km
  • Brunch To Go0.6 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Scarborough1.1 km
  • Seamer3.4 km
  • Filey10.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Seamer Street0.0 km
  • Seamer Street0.1 km
  • Rosebery Avenue0.2 km
  • University Technical College0.2 km
  • Rosebery Avenue0.2 km