YO12 4DS is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Falsgrave in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Falsgrave & Stepney ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO12 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00141744 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO12 4DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO12 4DS.
282
47
£ 35,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO12 4DS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
YO12 4DS is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO12 4DS. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO12 4DS is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Childhaven Community Nursery School
Gladstone Road Primary School
Scarborough University Technical College
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit
St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Springhead School
Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy
Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Costcutter0.9 km
- Cooplands0.9 km
- Arosa Confiserie0.9 km
- Costcutter Express0.8 km
- Dahlia Bakery0.9 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Cumberland Hotel0.7 km
- Selbourne Hotel0.9 km
- Mount House Hotel0.4 km
- New Southlands Hotel1.0 km
- Powys Lodge0.7 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Bacchus0.8 km
- South Cliff Club0.9 km
- Home Guard Club0.7 km
- L' Amour Cabaret Bar0.9 km
- Snowys1.0 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Aldi0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Flames0.8 km
- Ramshill Fisheries South Cliff0.8 km
- Mama Mia's0.4 km
- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- Pizzaiolo0.6 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Cafe At0.6 km
- Deans Garden Centre0.2 km
- Everyone Active Scarborough Sports Village0.7 km
- IKitchen Restaurant0.9 km
- Ashbrowns Cafe0.7 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scarborough0.8 km
- Seamer3.8 km
- Filey10.8 km
Bus Stops
- Westbourne Park0.1 km
- Springhill Close0.1 km
- Westbourne Park0.1 km
- Falsgrave Road0.2 km
- St John's Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO124DS · Data under Open Government Licence