YO11 1HY is an up-and-coming urban area on Castle Road, 1.0km from St Nicholas Cliff in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
For families considering a move, YO11 1HY represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (208 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 117.6% 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 1HY are sourced from Output Area E00141647 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE ROAD, YO11 1HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE ROAD, YO11 1HY.
204
49
£ 28,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO11 1HY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. YO11 1HY's 57% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £175k. Property prices are trending up 117.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO11 1HY. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 115,000
13 sales · Mean £ 115,192
Detached
£ 410,000
1 sales · Mean £ 410,000
Terraced
£ 430,000
2 sales · Mean £ 430,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near YO11 1HY are high at 208 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
104 nearby- Cafe Fish1.0 km
- Bonnet And Sons0.7 km
- Cafe Baroque0.8 km
- Cafe Italia0.7 km
- DV Tea0.6 km
- + 99 more
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Baltyk1.0 km
- Cooplands0.8 km
- Desi And Continental Foods0.9 km
- Europe Supermarket0.6 km
- GO LOCAL (Agiran)0.9 km
- + 60 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
63 nearby- Bike & Boot Inn0.9 km
- Grand Hotel0.8 km
- Palm Court Hotel0.7 km
- Scarborough Travelodge0.7 km
- The Crescent Hotel0.9 km
- + 58 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- E Casino0.6 km
- Masonic Hall0.7 km
- Mecca Bingo0.9 km
- The Courtyard Bar0.8 km
- Bar 2B0.7 km
- + 37 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Best Shawarma Grill House1.0 km
- Pepe Verde0.7 km
- Pomodoro Pizzeria0.6 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Victoria Golden Tandoori1.0 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scarborough1.1 km
- Seamer5.3 km
- Filey10.8 km
Bus Stops
- Newcastle Packet0.4 km
- Newcastle Packet0.4 km
- Foreshore Road0.4 km
- X0.4 km
- Castle Road Stop A0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO111HY · Data under Open Government Licence