YO11 1BJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Sussex Street, 0.6km from St Nicholas Cliff in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (291 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 54.2% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for YO11 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00141635 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUSSEX STREET, YO11 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUSSEX STREET, YO11 1BJ.
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36
£ 28,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO11 1BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
At 71% private renter occupancy, YO11 1BJ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending up 54.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO11 1BJ. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 114,250
16 sales · Mean £ 104,812
Detached
£ 163,500
2 sales · Mean £ 163,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near YO11 1BJ are high at 291 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Friarage Community Primary School
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit
Gladstone Road Primary School
Childhaven Community Nursery School
Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Cliff Lift Kiosk1.0 km
- The Spa Gift Shop1.0 km
- Argos Inside Sainsburys0.9 km
- Biedrona0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Petrol Station0.9 km
- + 77 more
Restaurant, Cafe
122 nearby- Clock Cafe1.0 km
- Scarborough Spa1.0 km
- Chambers Coffee Bar0.5 km
- Ask Italian0.7 km
- Bamfords Cafe And Chippy0.7 km
- + 117 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Taste Of China0.6 km
- Memossa Pizzeria0.6 km
- Regano Pizzeria & Grill0.9 km
- Burger Bar & Ice Cream0.9 km
- First Catch Fish And Chips0.9 km
- + 57 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
89 nearby- Crown Spa Hotel0.8 km
- Rivelyn Hotel0.9 km
- The Grosvenor0.8 km
- Barrington Guest House0.5 km
- Blands Cliff Lodge0.4 km
- + 84 more
Pub, NightClub
54 nearby- Marleys0.9 km
- Roscoe's Bar0.8 km
- Scarborough Club Institute0.7 km
- The Cask Inn0.9 km
- The Ship1.0 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- One Stop0.3 km
- Tesco0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scarborough0.5 km
- Seamer4.8 km
- Filey10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Clifton Street0.1 km
- Castle Road Stop G0.1 km
- Castle Road0.1 km
- Aberdeen Walk Stop I0.1 km
- Aberdeen Walk Stop J0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: YO111BJ · Data under Open Government Licence