YO11 1DB is an up-and-coming urban area on Bedford Street, 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 1DB 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. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (287 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £114k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 21.6% 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00141635 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEDFORD STREET, YO11 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDFORD STREET, YO11 1DB.
316
36
£ 28,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO11 1DB 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
YO11 1DB is a high-turnover rental hub — with 71% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending up 21.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO11 1DB. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 100,500
20 sales · Mean £ 101,367
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near YO11 1DB are high at 287 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 Sainsburys0.8 km
- Biedrona0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Petrol Station0.8 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 Chippy0.8 km
- + 117 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Taste Of China0.6 km
- Alleyways Fish And Chip Shop1.0 km
- Memossa Pizzeria0.6 km
- Regano Pizzeria & Grill0.9 km
- Burger Bar & Ice Cream1.0 km
- + 58 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
89 nearby- Crown Spa Hotel0.8 km
- Rivelyn Hotel0.9 km
- The Grosvenor0.8 km
- Barrington Guest House0.6 km
- Blands Cliff Lodge0.4 km
- + 84 more
Pub, NightClub
54 nearby- Marleys0.9 km
- Roscoe's Bar0.7 km
- Scarborough Club Institute0.6 km
- The Cask Inn0.9 km
- The Ship0.9 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.3 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
- Aberdeen Walk Stop I0.1 km
- Aberdeen Walk Stop J0.1 km
- Aberdeen Walk Stop K0.1 km
- Castle Road Stop G0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: YO111DB · Data under Open Government Licence