Postcode Analysis Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber

SPRING BANK, YO12 4DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRING BANK, YO12 4DZ.

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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 4DZ 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 4DZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £128k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

YO12 4DZ is a safe, established residential area on Spring Bank, 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for YO12 4DZ 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 4DZ. 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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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 125,000

34 sales · Mean £ 122,367

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

YO12 4DZ has low crime rates — 48 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 offences91
Anti-social behaviour52
Criminal damage and arson28
Other theft18
Drugs13

school Local Schools

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Scarborough University Technical College

Good135 pupils0.3 km
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Springhead School

Outstanding92 pupils0.6 km
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Childhaven Community Nursery School

Outstanding91 pupils0.7 km
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Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy

Requires Improvement212 pupils0.8 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 pupils0.9 km
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Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit

Good11 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Cooplands1.0 km
  • Argos Inside Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Bargain Booze0.5 km
  • Biedrona0.7 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Cumberland Hotel0.8 km
  • Ashburton Hotel0.7 km
  • Scarborough Travel And Holiday Lodge0.7 km
  • The Grosvenor0.9 km
  • Mount House Hotel0.5 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Bacchus0.9 km
  • South Cliff Recreation Club1.0 km
  • Cellars0.7 km
  • New Tavern0.5 km
  • Roscoe's Bar0.8 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Tuscany Too1.0 km
  • Bloom0.5 km
  • Contrast Cafe0.5 km
  • Tops0.5 km
  • Cafe At0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Flames0.9 km
  • Ramshill Fisheries South Cliff0.9 km
  • Taste Of China1.0 km
  • Alleyways Fish And Chip Shop0.6 km
  • Brunch To Go0.5 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Scarborough1.1 km
  • Seamer3.5 km
  • Filey10.7 km

Bus Stops

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