Postcode YO12 7SX 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.4 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Peasholm Park.
Scarborough Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,801 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Scarborough Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Scarborough Central is £39,858 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 246 ft away from YO12 7SX.
Scarborough Central near YO12 7SX 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Scarborough | N/A | Walking directions to Scarborough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Peasholm Park | Large | Walking directions to Peasholm Park |
| 0.5 mi | Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Valley Park |
| 0.4 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 7SX postcode area, located within Scarborough Central, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of YO12 7SX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Northway, Scarborough, YO12 7AJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Gladstone Road Stores | Gladstone Road, North Yorkshire, YO12 7BH | Walking directions to Gladstone Road Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Today's Local | Albemarle Back Road, North Yorkshire, YO11 1ZA | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Little Asia Indian Spices | 114-116 Victoria Road, Scarborough, YO11 1SL | Walking directions to Little Asia Indian Spices |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 17-19 Castle Road, Scarborough, YO11 1BG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 7SX, 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.