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YO12 5AG

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Falsgrave & Stepney

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Detailed insights for YO12 5AG

Overview

Postcode YO12 5AG is located in an urban city, within the Falsgrave & Stepney area of North Yorkshire in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Scarborough Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Scarborough Central is £39,858 per year. The median sale price in Falsgrave & Stepney is £146,000 (around £174 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £118,000 and £188,000. The nearest station is Scarborough, about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Valley Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Scarborough Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,167 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Scarborough Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.4%

Approximately 8.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Scarborough Central is £39,858 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 320 ft away from YO12 5AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Scarborough Central near YO12 5AG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Scarborough located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for YO12 5AG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Scarborough

N/A

Walking directions to Scarborough

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for YO12 5AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miValley ParkLargeWalking directions to Valley Park
0.4 miFalsgrave ParkMediumWalking directions to Falsgrave Park
0.5 miSt Martin's SquareSmallWalking directions to St Martin's Square

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
5,413.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
73.33(+413%)
Violence and sexual offences
61(+38%)
Shoplifting
20.12(+130%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.63(+58%)
Drugs
13.63(+280%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
303
90.18%
Other White
14
4.17%
Indian
6
1.79%
Irish
6
1.79%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.19%
Total population: 336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
30.56%
No qualifications
74
25.69%
Level 3 (A level)
36
12.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
10.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.38%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
34.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
51
28.65%
Owns with a mortgage
34
19.1%
Other forms of private rent
16
8.99%
Other social rented
13
7.3%
Total households: 178

Property prices in Falsgrave & Stepney

Median price: £146,000
Price per sq ft: £174
Sales (last 12 months): 109
Typical range (middle 50%): £118K – £188K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £146,000 (about £174 per square foot) in Falsgrave & Stepney area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £437,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Falsgrave & Stepney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£302,500£237
Semi-Detached23£170,000£196
Terraced46£136,000£168
Flats22£101,000£163

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Falsgrave & Stepney

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Falsgrave & Stepney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241,475£98,500£137,000£118,475
2017£230,000£105,000£130,000£118,000
2018£145,995£84,000£140,475£117,000
2019£275,500£89,975£150,000£120,000
2020£300,000£83,000£169,248£125,000
2021£300,000£95,000£165,000£130,000
2022£360,000£117,500£177,500£136,750
2023£320,000£100,000£223,000£145,000
2024£350,000£110,000£183,000£134,000
2025£280,000£100,000£171,500£137,000
2026£302,500£103,500£183,750£141,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Falsgrave & Stepney.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Falsgrave & Stepney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£144£159£119
2017£174£130£157£127
2018£178£159£156£123
2019£185£127£157£131
2020£212£128£139£135
2021£212£148£172£141
2022£249£165£190£162
2023£232£177£184£155
2024£254£172£194£154
2025£231£158£192£164
2026£225£172£189£171
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Falsgrave & Stepney.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Falsgrave & Stepney in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near YO12 5AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near YO12 5AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Sept 202570, Falsgrave Road, Scarborough, YO12 5AXOtherFreehold£150,000
21 Jan 20264, Glayton Court, Falsgrave Road, Scarborough, YO12 5AWFlatsLeasehold£118,000
18 Dec 2025Flat 1, 2, Westover Road, Scarborough, YO12 5AAFlatsFreehold£110,000
19 Jun 202650, Westbourne Park, Scarborough, YO12 4ATDetachedFreehold£400,000
28 Jul 20268, Rosevale Terrace, Scarborough, YO12 5ENTerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the YO12 5AG postcode area, located within Scarborough Central, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for YO12 5AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNurseryChildhaven Community Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
0.3 miPrimaryGladstone Road Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miNot applicableWestwood AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of YO12 5AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for YO12 5AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne StopFalsgrave Road, North Yorkshire, YO12 5AXWalking directions to One Stop
0.1 miSpar97-101 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough, YO12 5EGWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miMorrisons Daily2 Westwood Road, Scarborough, YO11 2JHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miPattisons Fish BazaarLondesborough Road, North Yorkshire, YO12 5AJWalking directions to Pattisons Fish Bazaar
0.2 miLondisSeamer Road, Scarborough, YO12 4ABWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Yorkshire district.

Band A£1,696
Band B£1,979
Band C£2,262
Band D£2,544
Band E£3,110
Band F£3,675
Band G£4,241
Band H£5,089

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for YO12 5AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Alison Hume

Scarborough and Whitby - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictNorth YorkshireE06000065
Parliamentary ConstituencyScarborough and WhitbyE14001461
WardFalsgrave & StepneyE05014274
ParishScarboroughE04013503
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Scarborough CentralE02005802
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Scarborough 008EE01027862
Police ForceNorth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about YO12 5AG

Is YO12 5AG (Scarborough Central) safe?

The area around YO12 5AG records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near YO12 5AG?

The median sale price around YO12 5AG in Falsgrave & Stepney is £146,000 (about £174 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near YO12 5AG?

There are 10 schools close to YO12 5AG, including Childhaven Community Nursery School (Outstanding), Gladstone Road Primary School (Good) and Westwood Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to YO12 5AG?

The closest station to YO12 5AG is Scarborough, about 615 m away.

How deprived is the area around YO12 5AG?

YO12 5AG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,167 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents YO12 5AG (Scarborough Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Scarborough and Whitby covering YO12 5AG is Alison Hume (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.