YO11 1BY is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from St Nicholas Cliff in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
For renters and young professionals, YO11 1BY offers 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. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (281 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00141635 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO11 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO11 1BY.
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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 1BY 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
71% of homes in YO11 1BY are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO11 1BY. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near YO11 1BY are high at 281 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
121 nearby- Clock Cafe1.0 km
- Chambers Coffee Bar0.6 km
- Ask Italian0.7 km
- Bamfords Cafe And Chippy0.7 km
- Cafe Columbus0.9 km
- + 116 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 Grosvenor0.9 km
- Barrington Guest House0.5 km
- Blands Cliff Lodge0.4 km
- + 84 more
Pub, NightClub
53 nearby- Marleys0.9 km
- Roscoe's Bar0.8 km
- Scarborough Club Institute0.7 km
- The Cask Inn0.9 km
- The Ship1.0 km
- + 48 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
- Seamer4.9 km
- Filey10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Castle Road Stop G0.1 km
- Castle Road0.1 km
- Clifton Street0.1 km
- St Thomas Street Stop F0.1 km
- Castle Road Stop F0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: YO111BY · Data under Open Government Licence