Postcode Analysis Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber

YO12 4DJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 4DJ 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

Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in YO12 4DJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 4DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Edgehill in Scarborough. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Falsgrave & Stepney ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.

The people who live in YO12 4DJ are typical of 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 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 4DJ 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 4DJ. 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 4DJ is moderate at 86 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 offences31
Anti-social behaviour24
Criminal damage and arson9
Drugs8

school Local Schools

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Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy

Requires Improvement212 pupils0.4 km
A

Springhead School

Outstanding92 pupils0.7 km
S

Scarborough University Technical College

Good135 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.1 km
  • Londis0.1 km
  • Budgens0.2 km
  • Halfords0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Cooplands0.1 km
  • Olivers On The Mount0.9 km
  • Bibo's Cafe0.1 km
  • Cafe At1.0 km
  • Edgehill Community Association0.1 km
  • + 2 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Pizzaiolo0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Scarborough2.1 km
  • Seamer2.3 km
  • Filey9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • B&Q The Mere0.1 km
  • The Mere B&Q0.2 km
  • Edgehill Road0.3 km
  • Football Stadium0.5 km