Postcode Analysis Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber

WEST BANK FLATS, YO12 4DY House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 4DY 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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. YO12 4DY's 60% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

YO12 4DY is a safe, established residential area on West Bank Flats, 0.3km 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% 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. Property: With prices averaging £99k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for YO12 4DY 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 4DY. 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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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 99,000

2 sales · Mean £ 99,000

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

YO12 4DY 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 offences86
Anti-social behaviour58
Shoplifting24
Criminal damage and arson22
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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Scarborough University Technical College

Good135 pupils0.3 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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Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy

Requires Improvement212 pupils0.8 km
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Gladstone Road Primary School

Requires Improvement744 pupils0.8 km
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Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit

Good11 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Cooplands0.9 km
  • Argos Inside Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Bargain Booze0.5 km
  • Biedrona0.7 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Cumberland Hotel0.8 km
  • Selbourne Hotel1.0 km
  • Ashburton Hotel0.6 km
  • Scarborough Travel And Holiday Lodge0.6 km
  • The Grosvenor0.9 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Bacchus0.9 km
  • South Cliff Recreation Club1.0 km
  • Cellars0.6 km
  • New Tavern0.4 km
  • Roscoe's Bar0.8 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Tuscany Too1.0 km
  • Bloom0.5 km
  • Chambers Coffee Bar1.0 km
  • Contrast Cafe0.4 km
  • The Chapel House Hotel And Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 7 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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Scarborough1.0 km
  • Seamer3.5 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