Postcode Analysis Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber

WEST BANK, YO12 4DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST BANK, YO12 4DX.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 42, YO12 4DX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £173k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 49.0% year-on-year.

home £173,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO12 4DX is a safe, established residential area on West Bank, 0.2km from Falsgrave in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Falsgrave & Stepney ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.

For families considering a move, YO12 4DX represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. 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. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 49.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for YO12 4DX are sourced from Output Area E00141755 (shared with 4 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 4DX. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 149,950

21 sales · Mean £ 145,999

Flat

£ 66,000

1 sales · Mean £ 66,000

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

YO12 4DX has low crime rates — 42 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 offences86
Anti-social behaviour58
Shoplifting24
Criminal damage and arson22
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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Scarborough University Technical College

Good135 pupils0.4 km
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Childhaven Community Nursery School

Outstanding91 pupils0.7 km
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Springhead School

Outstanding92 pupils0.7 km
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St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Good608 pupils0.8 km
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Gladstone Road Primary School

Requires Improvement744 pupils0.8 km
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Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy

Requires Improvement212 pupils0.8 km
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Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit

Good11 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Cooplands0.9 km
  • Argos Inside Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Bargain Booze0.5 km
  • Biedrona0.7 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Cumberland Hotel0.8 km
  • Ashburton Hotel0.6 km
  • Scarborough Travel And Holiday Lodge0.6 km
  • The Grosvenor0.9 km
  • Mount House Hotel0.5 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Bacchus0.9 km
  • Cellars0.6 km
  • New Tavern0.4 km
  • Roscoe's Bar0.8 km
  • Scarborough And District Contract Bridge Club1.0 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Flames0.9 km
  • Ramshill Fisheries South Cliff0.9 km
  • Taste Of China0.9 km
  • Alleyways Fish And Chip Shop0.5 km
  • Brunch To Go0.5 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bloom0.5 km
  • Chambers Coffee Bar1.0 km
  • Contrast Cafe0.4 km
  • The Chapel House Hotel And Restaurant1.0 km
  • Tops0.5 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Scarborough1.0 km
  • Seamer3.6 km
  • Filey10.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Seamer Street0.1 km
  • Westbourne Park0.2 km
  • Springhill Close0.2 km
  • Westbourne Park0.2 km
  • Seamer Street0.2 km