Is YO13 9BB a safe place to live?

Yes, YO13 9BB is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 10 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of YO13 9BB?

The population for the YO13 9BB area is approximately 290 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber

YO13 9BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO13 9BB.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10

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9/10

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1/10

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8/10

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5/10

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6/10

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1/10

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8/10

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7/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. YO13 9BB spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO13 9BB is a safe, established residential area within the YO13 district of Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Derwent Valley & Moor ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.

For families considering a move, YO13 9BB represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for YO13 9BB are sourced from Output Area E00171033 (shared with 20 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 YO13 9BB. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

YO13 9BB has low crime rates — 10 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 offences2

Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good49 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Seamer11.2 km
Pickering Eastgate13.1 km
Scarborough13.7 km