Postcode Analysis Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber

SPENCER WAY, YO12 4AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPENCER WAY, YO12 4AX.

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Population

117

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 42, YO12 4AX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 4AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Spencer Way, 0.4km from Edgehill in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Falsgrave & Stepney ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.

For families considering a move, YO12 4AX represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% 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 £160k, 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 4AX are sourced from Output Area E00189911 (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 4AX. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

Semi-Detached

£ 145,500

2 sales · Mean £ 145,500

Terraced

£ 109,750

2 sales · Mean £ 109,750

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

Crime around YO12 4AX is moderate at 63 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 offences29
Anti-social behaviour18
Shoplifting17
Criminal damage and arson8
Drugs7

school Local Schools

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Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy

Requires Improvement212 pupils0.6 km
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Springhead School

Outstanding92 pupils0.8 km
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Scarborough University Technical College

Good135 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.1 km
  • Londis0.1 km
  • Budgens0.3 km
  • Halfords0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Cooplands0.1 km
  • Olivers On The Mount0.9 km
  • Bibo's Cafe0.2 km
  • Edgehill Community Association0.2 km
  • The Mere Cafe0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seamer2.2 km
  • Scarborough2.3 km
  • Filey9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Mere B&Q0.1 km
  • B&Q The Mere0.2 km
  • Edgehill Road0.4 km