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YO12 7NN

Elmville Avenue

Northstead

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Detailed insights for YO12 7NN

Overview

Postcode YO12 7NN 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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 83% below 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 nearest station is Scarborough, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Peasholm Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
19
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Scarborough Central has an average 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.

Crime level

1/10

Scarborough Central has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 300 ft away from YO12 7NN.

Flood risk

No risk

Scarborough Central near YO12 7NN 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for YO12 7NN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Scarborough

N/A

Walking directions to Scarborough

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for YO12 7NN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPeasholm ParkLargeWalking directions to Peasholm Park

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
13,205.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.76(-78%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.67(-46%)
Vehicle crime
3.48(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.79(-68%)
Other theft
2.09(-69%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
269
97.82%
Other White
3
1.09%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.36%
Irish
1
0.36%
Other
1
0.36%
Total population: 275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
27.2%
Level 3 (A level)
54
22.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.9%
No qualifications
35
14.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
42.42%
Owns with a mortgage
46
34.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
20.45%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.52%
Shared ownership
1
0.76%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Northstead

Median price£173,750
Price per sq ft£171
Sales (last 12 months)140
Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £230K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £173,750 (about £171 per square foot) in Northstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £440,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£325,000£217
Semi-Detached34£236,875£203
Flats25£160,000£206
Terraced72£159,500£150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northstead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northstead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£90,000£169,250£109,500
2017£205,000£115,000£163,750£120,000
2018£209,725£140,000£185,000£130,000
2019£207,500£147,500£185,000£123,250
2020£280,750£110,000£180,000£130,000
2021£278,500£150,000£210,000£147,000
2022£277,000£148,000£219,000£160,000
2023£344,250£157,500£228,000£145,000
2024£276,500£145,000£244,500£141,875
2025£325,000£149,500£241,875£147,000
2026£220,000£167,500£245,000£162,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northstead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northstead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£158£130£117
2017£196£156£152£115
2018£188£185£160£124
2019£240£196£141£117
2020£277£167£169£125
2021£203£211£174£137
2022£202£220£178£154
2023£273£219£208£146
2024£227£228£183£143
2025£225£207£197£151
2026£209£205£199£135
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northstead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northstead in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near YO12 7NN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near YO12 7NN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 202528, Elmville Avenue, Scarborough, YO12 7NNTerracedFreehold£180,000
02 Oct 202511, Elmville Avenue, Scarborough, YO12 7NLTerracedFreehold£138,500
18 Jul 202541, Elmville Avenue, Scarborough, YO12 7NLTerracedFreehold£165,000
12 Feb 202643, Mayville Avenue, Scarborough, YO12 7NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
09 May 20257, Mayville Avenue, Scarborough, YO12 7NWTerracedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the YO12 7NN postcode area, located within Scarborough Central, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for YO12 7NN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryScarborough, Northstead Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryGladstone Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of YO12 7NN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for YO12 7NN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOne StopColumbus Ravine, North Yorkshire, YO12 7TRWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miOne StopNorth Leas Avenue, North Yorkshire, YO12 6JGWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miGladstone Road StoresGladstone Road, North Yorkshire, YO12 7BHWalking directions to Gladstone Road Stores
0.4 miAldiNorthway, Scarborough, YO12 7AJWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miCastle Road Mini MarketBedford Street, North Yorkshire, YO11 1BGWalking directions to Castle Road Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Yorkshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,612
Band B£1,881
Band C£2,150
Band D£2,418
Band E£2,956
Band F£3,493
Band G£4,030
Band H£4,837

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 7NN, 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
WardNorthsteadE05014301
ParishScarboroughE04013503
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Scarborough CentralE02005802
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Scarborough 008DE01027851
Police ForceNorth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about YO12 7NN

Is YO12 7NN (Scarborough Central) safe?

The area around YO12 7NN records about 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near YO12 7NN?

The median sale price around YO12 7NN in Scarborough Central is £173,750 (about £171 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near YO12 7NN?

There are 7 schools close to YO12 7NN, including Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School (Requires improvement), Gladstone Road Primary School (Good) and St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to YO12 7NN?

The closest station to YO12 7NN is Scarborough, about 874 m away.

How deprived is the area around YO12 7NN?

YO12 7NN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,546 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents YO12 7NN (Scarborough Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Scarborough and Whitby covering YO12 7NN is Alison Hume (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.