Postcode Analysis Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber

SUSSEX STREET, YO11 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUSSEX STREET, YO11 1BJ.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 28,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences714
Anti-social behaviour657
Shoplifting379
Criminal damage and arson160
Public order150

school Local Schools

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Friarage Community Primary School

Inadequate332 pupils0.4 km
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Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit

Good11 pupils0.7 km
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Gladstone Road Primary School

Requires Improvement744 pupils0.8 km
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Childhaven Community Nursery School

Outstanding91 pupils0.9 km
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Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School

Requires Improvement627 pupils1.4 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Good210 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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

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
local_bar

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
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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