Postcode YO12 7BU 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 171.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Scarborough Central is £31,900 per year. The nearest station is Scarborough located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 171.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.5% 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 of residents in Scarborough Central is £31,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near YO12 7BU.
Scarborough Central near YO12 7BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £465,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £200,000 |
| Flats | 32 | £103,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £191,750 |
| Terraced | 67 | £131,000 |
10 years price trend in Castle
In the YO12 7BU postcode area, located within Scarborough Central, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.