Postcode YO12 6SW is located in an urban city, within the Woodlands ward of North Yorkshire in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Barrowcliff & Northstead area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Barrowcliff & Northstead is £38,903 per year. The nearest station is Scarborough located about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Barrowcliff & Northstead has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 391 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Barrowcliff & Northstead has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 69.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Barrowcliff & Northstead is £38,903 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near YO12 6SW.
Barrowcliff & Northstead near YO12 6SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Scarborough located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £177,498 in Woodlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £510,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £218,750 |
| Terraced | 14 | £151,000 |
10 year median price trend in Woodlands
In the YO12 6SW postcode area, located within Barrowcliff & Northstead, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of YO12 6SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 42-46 Newlands Park Drive, Scarborough, YO12 6DJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Westwood General Stores | Billow Drive, North Yorkshire, YO12 6NN | Walking directions to Premier Westwood General Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local North Lea's | North Leas Avenue, North Yorkshire, YO12 6JG | Walking directions to Nisa Local North Lea's |
Annual council tax rates for North Yorkshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.