Postcode Analysis Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber

MERE VIEW GARDENS, YO12 4DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERE VIEW GARDENS, YO12 4DF.

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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 4DF 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

YO12 4DF is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

YO12 4DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mere View Gardens, 0.6km from Edgehill in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Falsgrave & Stepney ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4DF 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 4DF. 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.

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

YO12 4DF has low crime rates — 44 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 offences16
Anti-social behaviour15
Shoplifting15
Criminal damage and arson7
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy

Requires Improvement212 pupils0.7 km
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Springhead School

Outstanding92 pupils0.9 km
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Scarborough University Technical College

Good135 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.2 km
  • Londis0.2 km
  • Budgens0.5 km
  • Halfords0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

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

1 nearby
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seamer2.0 km
  • Scarborough2.4 km
  • Filey9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Mere B&Q0.1 km
  • B&Q The Mere0.3 km
  • Park & Ride0.4 km
  • Stoney Haggs Rise0.5 km