Is YO13 0AZ a safe place to live?

Yes, YO13 0AZ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 3 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in YO13 0AZ?

The average property price in YO13 0AZ is currently around £430k.

What is the population of YO13 0AZ?

The population for the YO13 0AZ area is approximately 310 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber

PRIOR WATH ROAD, YO13 0AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIOR WATH ROAD, YO13 0AZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

310

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10

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8/10

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1/10

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7/10

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4/10

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6/10

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1/10

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8/10

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2/10

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Area Character

YO13 0AZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO13 0AZ is a safe, established residential area on Prior Wath Road, 0.1km from Staintondale in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Scalby & the Coast ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO13, YO13 0AZ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k.

Census 2021 statistics for YO13 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00141924 (shared with 28 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 YO13 0AZ. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%

Asian / British Asian0.7%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 430,000

1 sales · Mean £ 430,000

Terraced

£ 145,000

1 sales · Mean £ 145,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

YO13 0AZ has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Scarborough11.2 km
Ruswarp14.6 km
Seamer15.0 km

Bus Stops

Trekking Centre0.3 km
Trekking Centre0.3 km