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YO12 7SB

Wykeham Street

Woodlands

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Detailed insights for YO12 7SB

Overview

Postcode YO12 7SB 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 Scarborough Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Falsgrave Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Scarborough Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,995 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Scarborough Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.7%

Approximately 17.7% 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

3/10

The average income per household in Scarborough Central is £39,858 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near YO12 7SB.

Flood risk

No risk

Scarborough Central near YO12 7SB 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 7SB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Scarborough

N/A

Walking directions to Scarborough

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for YO12 7SB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFalsgrave ParkMediumWalking directions to Falsgrave Park

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
5,354.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
73.33(+413%)
Violence and sexual offences
61(+38%)
Shoplifting
20.12(+130%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.63(+58%)
Drugs
13.63(+280%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
95.82%
Other White
8
2.79%
Chinese
1
0.35%
Indian
1
0.35%
Caribbean
1
0.35%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
27.46%
No qualifications
45
18.44%
Level 3 (A level)
43
17.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
17.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.61%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
33.33%
Owns with a mortgage
38
26.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
19.15%
Other social rented
22
15.6%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.84%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Woodlands

Median price£173,500
Price per sq ft£200
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £276K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £173,500 (about £200 per square foot) in Woodlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woodlands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£310,000£264
Semi-Detached22£215,000£218
Terraced17£152,000£180
Flats12£122,500£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woodlands

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodlands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£214,000£123,500£148,725£105,000
2017£227,500£105,000£170,000£111,000
2018£245,000£132,000£158,750£118,500
2019£210,000£109,500£167,000£112,500
2020£273,750£114,000£154,998£123,250
2021£286,400£115,000£166,500£128,750
2022£306,500£116,000£212,500£140,000
2023£336,500£132,500£181,000£139,500
2024£337,500£145,000£202,000£150,000
2025£305,500£136,250£215,000£152,000
2026£282,500£125,000£170,000£126,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodlands.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodlands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192£180£153£132
2017£186£162£153£129
2018£173£179£159£142
2019£169£156£153£144
2020£213£140£158£148
2021£222£175£177£167
2022£238£203£215£145
2023£266£192£196£176
2024£237£186£211£181
2025£248£187£207£180
2026£253£199£232£217
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodlands.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near YO12 7SB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202568, Wykeham Street, Scarborough, YO12 7SBTerracedFreehold£130,500
01 May 202651, Wykeham Street, Scarborough, YO12 7SATerracedFreehold£128,500
04 Nov 202511, Wykeham Street, Scarborough, YO12 7SATerracedFreehold£128,000
26 Sept 202541, Wykeham Street, Scarborough, YO12 7SATerracedFreehold£119,000
18 Jun 20253, Wykeham Street, Scarborough, YO12 7SATerracedFreehold£97,500

Schools

In the YO12 7SB postcode area, located within Scarborough Central, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for YO12 7SB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGladstone Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNurseryChildhaven Community Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableScarborough Pupil Referral UnitPupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of YO12 7SB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for YO12 7SB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury'sFalsgrave Road, Scarborough, YO12 5EAWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miSpar97-101 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough, YO12 5EGWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miOne StopFalsgrave Road, North Yorkshire, YO12 5AXWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miLondisSeamer Road, Scarborough, YO12 4ABWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miGladstone Road StoresGladstone Road, North Yorkshire, YO12 7BHWalking directions to Gladstone Road Stores

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 7SB, 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
WardWoodlandsE05014338
ParishScarboroughE04013503
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Scarborough CentralE02005802
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Scarborough 008EE01027862
Police ForceNorth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about YO12 7SB

Is YO12 7SB (Scarborough Central) safe?

The area around YO12 7SB records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 7SB?

The median sale price around YO12 7SB in Scarborough Central is £173,500 (about £200 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near YO12 7SB?

There are 13 schools close to YO12 7SB, including Gladstone Road Primary School (Good), Childhaven Community Nursery School (Outstanding) and Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to YO12 7SB?

The closest station to YO12 7SB is Scarborough, about 758 m away.

How deprived is the area around YO12 7SB?

YO12 7SB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,995 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Scarborough and Whitby covering YO12 7SB 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.