Postcode Analysis Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber

DERWENT AVENUE, YO12 4AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERWENT AVENUE, YO12 4AJ.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO12 4AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

YO12 4AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

YO12 4AJ is a mixed residential area on Derwent Avenue, 0.3km from Falsgrave in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Falsgrave & Stepney ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.

For families considering a move, YO12 4AJ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.

Census 2021 statistics for YO12 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00141751 (shared with 8 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 4AJ. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

5 sales · Mean £ 174,500

Terraced

£ 134,500

2 sales · Mean £ 134,500

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

Crime around YO12 4AJ is moderate at 60 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 offences108
Anti-social behaviour100
Criminal damage and arson36
Shoplifting26
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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Gladstone Road Primary School

Requires Improvement744 pupils0.6 km
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Childhaven Community Nursery School

Outstanding91 pupils0.6 km
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Scarborough University Technical College

Good135 pupils0.7 km
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St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Good608 pupils0.7 km
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Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit

Good11 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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The Woodlands Academy

Requires Improvement123 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Cumberland Hotel1.0 km
  • Mount House Hotel0.6 km
  • Powys Lodge0.9 km
  • Abbeydale Guest House0.9 km
  • Admiral Guest House0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Salisbury Stores0.5 km
  • Aston Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Gladstone Road Stores0.8 km
  • Rocky & Maz's0.8 km
  • S & J Smith0.9 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Cafe At0.7 km
  • Deans Garden Centre0.3 km
  • Everyone Active Scarborough Sports Village0.8 km
  • Ashbrowns Cafe0.9 km
  • Embers0.9 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Mama Mia's0.5 km
  • Pizzaiolo0.7 km
  • Benny's Chinese Takeaway And Noodles Bar0.9 km
  • Deans@Northway0.9 km
  • Express Fast Food0.9 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Home Guard Club0.8 km
  • Cellars0.7 km
  • New Tavern0.2 km
  • Roscoe's Bar0.6 km
  • Scarborough Club Institute0.8 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Scarborough1.0 km
  • Seamer3.9 km
  • Filey11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Road Junction0.1 km
  • Park Road Junction0.1 km
  • Westbourne Park0.2 km
  • Springhill Close0.2 km
  • Westbourne Park0.2 km