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YO12

SCARBOROUGH

North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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YO12 covers SCARBOROUGH in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £206,211
1yr change ▼ 9.9%
Crime 21% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£206,211

▼ 9.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

28% below national avg

Crime Rate

98.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

21% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

347 Mbps

Property Prices in YO12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in YO12 is £206,211, which is 42% below the North Yorkshire average of £354,925.

Properties in YO12 cost 28.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in YO12 have fallen 9.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £333,631 308
Semi-detached £215,976 658
Terraced £148,812 804
Flat £135,717 288
All types £206,211 2144

5-Year Price History

£198K £203K £209K £214K £219K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in YO12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 98.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, YO12 has a crime rate significantly 21% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
33.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
27.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
14.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in YO12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

YO12 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Barrowcliff School Primary Good mi
Gladstone Road Primary School Primary Good mi
Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi
Seamer and Irton Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

5

Good

3

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

28,133

Population

67

Median Age

62%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
62.0%
Private rent
22.0%
Social rent
16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in YO12 are 347.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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347.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in YO12 is collected by York Council. The Band D rate is £1,725/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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YO12 — SCARBOROUGH

Area Summary

YO12 (SCARBOROUGH) offers affordable property prices (£206,211, 28% below national average), higher-than-average crime (21% above national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (347 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about YO12 SCARBOROUGH

What is the average house price in YO12 SCARBOROUGH?
The average house price in YO12 (SCARBOROUGH) is £206,211, based on 2144 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 28% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 9.9% over the past year.
Is YO12 SCARBOROUGH a safe area to live?
Crime in YO12 is above the national average (98.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (33.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (27.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of YO12 SCARBOROUGH?
The population of YO12 (SCARBOROUGH) is approximately 28,133 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 62% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in YO12?
The average broadband download speed in YO12 is 347 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in YO12 SCARBOROUGH?
There are 14 schools in or near YO12. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 3 schools require improvement.

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