Postcode YO12 7LW is located in an urban city, within the Northstead ward of North Yorkshire in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Scarborough Central area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.8 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Peasholm Park.
Scarborough Central has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,546 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Scarborough Central has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near YO12 7LW.
Scarborough Central near YO12 7LW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Scarborough | N/A | Walking directions to Scarborough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Peasholm Park | Large | Walking directions to Peasholm Park |
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Northstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £420,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 29 | £158,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £241,875 |
| Terraced | 66 | £143,750 |
10 year median price trend in Northstead
In the YO12 7LW postcode area, located within Scarborough Central, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of YO12 7LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gladstone Road Stores | Gladstone Road, North Yorkshire, YO12 7BH | Walking directions to Gladstone Road Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Falsgrave Road, Scarborough, YO12 5EA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Northway, Scarborough, YO12 7AJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | North Leas Avenue, North Yorkshire, YO12 6JG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 97-101 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough, YO12 5EG | Walking directions to Spar |
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 7LW, 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.