Postcode Analysis Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber

YO12 4BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

250

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO12 4BJ 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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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

YO12 4BJ has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

YO12 4BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Edgehill in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Falsgrave & Stepney ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, YO12 4BJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00189858 (shared with 13 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 4BJ. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around YO12 4BJ is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting36
Violence and sexual offences34
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson11
Drugs9

school Local Schools

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Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy

Requires Improvement212 pupils0.3 km
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Springhead School

Outstanding92 pupils0.4 km
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Scarborough University Technical College

Good135 pupils0.9 km
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St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Good608 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.4 km
  • Londis0.4 km
  • Budgens0.1 km
  • Halfords0.3 km
  • Salisbury Stores0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Cooplands0.4 km
  • Bibo's Cafe0.2 km
  • Cafe At0.9 km
  • Edgehill Community Association0.2 km
  • Everyone Active Scarborough Sports Village0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Mama Mia's0.9 km
  • Pizzaiolo0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Scarborough2.0 km
  • Seamer2.5 km
  • Filey10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Edgehill Road0.2 km
  • B&Q The Mere0.2 km
  • Football Stadium0.3 km
  • Football Stadium0.3 km
  • The Mere B&Q0.4 km