Springhill Close is in Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO12 4AD is located in the Falsgrave & Stepney electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scarborough and Whitby. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Springhill Close, Scarborough, YO12 4AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO12 4AE, YO12 4AP, YO12 4AR, YO12 4AW, YO12 4DU, YO12 4DX, YO12 4AN, YO12 4DT, YO12 4DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO12 4AD has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.6% | 38.5% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 42.3% | 10.4% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 11.7% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.7% | 36% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 40.6% | 8.1% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 16.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 10.6% | 5.7% | -4.9% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.1% | 21.4% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 11.2% | 3.6% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 12.6% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.7% | 17.2% | -1.5% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 28.4% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97% | 97.3% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 93.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 93.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 93.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Springhill Close was 89.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.7% lower than the Falsgrave & Stepney average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Springhill Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Falsgrave & Stepney and the 395th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Springhill Close, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-10-06 | £170,775 |
| 8 Springhill Close, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-09-25 | £163,886 |
| 3 Springhill Close, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2013-03-22 | £86,512 |
| 1B Springhill Close, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £147,500 | 2010-06-30 | £230,565 |
| 17 Springhill Close, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2010-06-11 | £154,018 |
YO12 4AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childhaven Community Nursery School 13 Belgrave Crescent , YO11 1UB | 4out of 4 | 803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | 2out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy Seamer Road , YO12 4HF | 2out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrowcliff School Ash Grove , YO12 6NQ | 2out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Maple Drive , YO12 6LP | 3out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friarage Community Primary School Friargate , YO11 1HS | 1out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough University Technical College Ashburn Road , YO11 2JW | 2out of 4 | 578 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy Sandybed Lane , Stepney YO12 5LH | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | 1out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Scalby School Fieldstead Crescent , Newby YO12 6TH | 3out of 4 | 2,591 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Pindar School Moor Lane , Eastfield YO11 3LW | 1out of 4 | 4,732 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough Sixth Form College Sandybed Lane , YO12 5LF | - not rated | 775 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhead School Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA | 4out of 4 | 903 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit Valley Bridge Parade , YO11 2PG | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Academy Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QN | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Scarborough School Unit 11, Plaxton Park , Cayton Low Road YO11 3BQ | - not rated | 4,863 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deans Garden Centre | Seamer Road, Scarborough | 196 yd | |
| Cockleshells | St James Church, Seamer Road | 196 yd | |
| Contrast Cafe | 78 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough | 403 yd | |
| Bloom | 97 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough | 463 yd | |
| Tops | 121 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Tavern | 131 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough | 337 yd | |
| The Crown Tavern | 8 Scalby Road, Scarborough | 340 yd | |
| The Tap And Spile | 94 - 96 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough | 371 yd | |
| The Firk Inn | 76 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough | 403 yd | |
| Xanders | 119 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama Mia's | 87 Seamer Road, Scarborough | 322 yd | |
| Wing Hing | 133 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough | 337 yd | |
| Millers Of Falsgrave | 92 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough | 403 yd | |
| Pizza Tempo | 90 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough | 403 yd | |
| Brunch To Go | 36A Falsgrave Road, Scarborough | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GMBH | Seamer Road, Scarborough | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scarborough Sports Village Ashburn Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 606 yd |
| Oriel Cricket Club (Closed) Oriel Bank | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| St Augustines'S Roman Catholic Secondary School SANDYBED LANE | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Compass Health And Fitness BARRYS LANE LEISURE COMPLEX BARRYS LANE LEISURE COMPLEX BARRYS LANE | health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| Gladstone Road Primary School WOOLER STREET | 777 yd | |
| Scarborough 6Th Form College SANDYBED LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Sunset 24/7 34A 34A BELLE VUE STREET | health and fitness suite | 964 yd |
| Mccain Stadium (Scarborough Fc) (Closed) Seamer Road | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.