Postcode YO12 7AA is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of North Yorkshire in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Scarborough Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 158.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Scarborough Central is £39,858 per year. The nearest station is Scarborough located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Valley Park.
Scarborough Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,565 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Scarborough Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% 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.
The average income per household in Scarborough Central is £39,858 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from YO12 7AA.
Scarborough Central near YO12 7AA 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Scarborough | N/A | Walking directions to Scarborough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Valley Park |
| 0.4 mi | St Nicholas Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Nicholas Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Crescent Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Crescent Gardens |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £385,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £200,000 |
| Flats | 26 | £103,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £145,000 |
| Terraced | 73 | £137,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the YO12 7AA postcode area, located within Scarborough Central, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of YO12 7AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Today's Local | Albemarle Back Road, North Yorkshire, YO11 1ZA | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Northway, Scarborough, YO12 7AJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Little Asia Indian Spices | 114-116 Victoria Road, Scarborough, YO11 1SL | Walking directions to Little Asia Indian Spices |
| 0.1 mi | Stop & Shop Mini Market | 128 Victoria Road, Scarborough, YO11 1SL | Walking directions to Stop & Shop Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Taryn Convenience Store | Belle Vue Parade, North Yorkshire, YO11 1SU | Walking directions to Taryn Convenience Store |
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.
Elected local representatives for YO12 7AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alison Hume
Scarborough and Whitby - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.