YO11 1JL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km 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 — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (268 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 1JL are sourced from Output Area E00141641 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO11 1JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO11 1JL.
266
42
£ 32,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO11 1JL 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. YO11 1JL spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO11 1JL. The average age is 41.5. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near YO11 1JL are high at 268 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
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit
Gladstone Road Primary School
Childhaven Community Nursery School
Friarage Community Primary School
Scarborough University Technical College
Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Cliff Lift Kiosk0.8 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- The Spa Gift Shop0.8 km
- Cooplands0.9 km
- Arosa Confiserie0.9 km
- + 82 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
95 nearby- Carlton House Hotel0.8 km
- Cumberland Hotel0.8 km
- Redcliffe Hotel0.9 km
- Selbourne Hotel0.8 km
- Mount House Hotel0.9 km
- + 90 more
Pub, NightClub
60 nearby- Bacchus0.8 km
- South Cliff Club0.8 km
- Black Lion0.4 km
- Castle Tavern0.4 km
- Employees Welfare Club0.5 km
- + 55 more
Restaurant, Cafe
114 nearby- Clock Cafe0.8 km
- Scarborough Spa0.8 km
- Deans Garden Centre1.0 km
- Homemore Meals1.0 km
- IKitchen Restaurant0.9 km
- + 109 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
66 nearby- Flames0.8 km
- Ramshill Fisheries South Cliff0.8 km
- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- Toni's Pizzeria0.9 km
- Ako Kebabs - UK Kebab0.5 km
- + 61 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scarborough0.1 km
- Seamer4.4 km
- Filey10.8 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Station Stop R0.1 km
- Railway Station Stop S0.1 km
- West Square Stop V0.1 km
- Rail Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: YO111JL · Data under Open Government Licence