YO16 4AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Medforth Road, 0.3km from Old Town in Bridlington. Administratively it sits within Bridlington Central and Old Town ward and the East Yorkshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO16 4AS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for YO16 4AS are sourced from Output Area E00065230 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEDFORTH ROAD, YO16 4AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEDFORTH ROAD, YO16 4AS.
356
32
£ 23,800 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO16 4AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 58% of tenure in YO16 4AS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO16 4AS. The average age is 31.8. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO16 4AS is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Burlington Junior School
Burlington Infant School
Bridlington School
New Pasture Lane Primary School
Bridlington Nursery School
Quay Academy
Bay Primary School
Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- RVS0.7 km
- Applegarth Stores0.5 km
- Bridlington Greggs0.5 km
- Confectionery Trailer0.5 km
- Eco & Ethical Pantry, Bridlington Nursery School0.9 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Bridlington Sports Centre0.2 km
- Black Lion0.2 km
- Bull & Sun0.5 km
- Pack Horse Inn0.3 km
- The Board Inn0.2 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Eastfield Garden Centre Ltd0.8 km
- Applegarth Court (The Russet)0.5 km
- Archers @Tech Partnership East Riding College0.9 km
- Big Babas Place0.7 km
- Burlingtons Restaurant0.2 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Bodrum (RSM PIZZA LTD )0.4 km
- Brett Street Chippy0.4 km
- Canton Kitchen0.7 km
- Gabby's Chippy0.3 km
- Jacksons Fisheries0.5 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bridlington1.1 km
- Bempton4.5 km
- Hunmanby11.4 km
Bus Stops
- Bridlington Westgate0.2 km
- Bridlington Westgate0.2 km
- Bridlington Westgate0.3 km
- Bridlington Scarborough Rd0.4 km
- Bridlington Scarborough Rd0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO164AS · Data under Open Government Licence