Swan Hill Road is in Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO11 1BW is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scarborough and Whitby. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swan Hill Road, Scarborough, YO11 1BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO11 1DD, YO11 1BP, YO11 1DQ, YO11 1DB, YO11 1BJ, YO11 1DA, YO11 1DT, YO11 1DF, YO11 1BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO11 1BW is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 46.4% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 48.6% | 53.6% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around YO11 1BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.3% | 55.5% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.6% | 18.9% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -25.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 16.3% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.2% | 36.4% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 35.6% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 16.6% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.1% | 24.7% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 13.3% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 17.7% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 16% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 23% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 89.2% | -8.2% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 83% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 83% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 10.5% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 82.6% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 6.4% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56% | 76.7% | -20.7% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 29.4% | 13.5% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swan Hill Road was 949.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.4% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swan Hill Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Castle and the 10th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 344.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Swan Hill Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £129,999 | 2024-12-06 | £132,686 |
| 5 Swan Hill Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-12-07 | £154,180 |
| 8 Swan Hill Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £114,950 | 2018-02-16 | £149,941 |
| 9 Swan Hill Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2016-02-17 | £104,122 |
| 10 Swan Hill Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2015-08-28 | £122,163 |
The percentage of student residents living in YO11 1BW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Other | 26 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childhaven Community Nursery School 13 Belgrave Crescent , YO11 1UB | 4out of 4 | 857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friarage Community Primary School Friargate , YO11 1HS | 1out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | 2out of 4 | 771 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Maple Drive , YO12 6LP | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy North Leas Avenue , YO12 6LX | 3out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrowcliff School Ash Grove , YO12 6NQ | 2out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough University Technical College Ashburn Road , YO11 2JW | 2out of 4 | 1,536 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy Sandybed Lane , Stepney YO12 5LH | 3out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scalby School Fieldstead Crescent , Newby YO12 6TH | 3out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | 1out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough Sixth Form College Sandybed Lane , YO12 5LF | - not rated | 2,169 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit Valley Bridge Parade , YO11 2PG | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead School Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA | 4out of 4 | 2,205 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 2,356 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Academy Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QN | 3out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Street Kitchen | 8 North Street, Scarborough | 39 yd | |
| Florios Restaurant | 35 - 37 Aberdeen Walk, Scarborough | 96 yd | |
| Dante's | 31 Aberdeen Walk, Scarborough | 107 yd | |
| La Pizzeria Time | 43 Castle Road, Scarborough | 137 yd | |
| The Seafood Social | 7 Aberdeen Walk, Scarborough | 149 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Angel Inn | 44 - 46 North Street, Scarborough | 39 yd | |
| Castle Tavern | 49 Castle Road, Scarborough | 137 yd | |
| Chaplins Bar | 14 - 16 St Thomas Street, Scarborough | 151 yd | |
| Sun Inn | 21 St Thomas Street, Scarborough | 153 yd | |
| Rack N Roll Sports Bar | Waterhouse Lane, Scarborough | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smallfry | 52-54 North Street, Scarborough | 85 yd | |
| Bradley's Fish And Chip Shop | 45 Aberdeen Walk, Scarborough | 107 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 3, 17-29 Castle Road | 137 yd | |
| Deals | 9 Castle Road, Scarborough | 137 yd | |
| Chubbies | 15B St Thomas Street, Scarborough | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 17-19 Castle Road, Scarborough | 137 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 8 Newborough, Scarborough | 198 yd | |
| Iceland | Units 2-3 Vernon Road, Scarborough | 229 yd | |
| One Stop | 19 Huntriss Row, Scarborough | 230 yd | |
| Premier North Marine | 22 - 24 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 341 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body Torque WESTBOROUGH | health and fitness suite | 123 yd |
| Ymca Scarborough YMCA CENTRE YMCA CENTRE ST THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite | 198 yd |
| B J Fitness Centre CLIFTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 229 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Royal Scarborough) ST. NICHOLAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 301 yd |
| Swallow Leisure (St Nicholas Hotel) (Closed) St. Nicholas Cliff | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 415 yd |
| Sunset 24/7 34A 34A BELLE VUE STREET | health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| Scarborough Cricket Club NORTH MARINE ROAD | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Crown Spa 8-10 8-10 ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 811 yd |
| Gladstone Road Primary School WOOLER STREET | 906 yd | |
| Scarborough Bowls Centre ALEXANDRA BOWLS CENTRE ALEXANDRA BOWLS CENTRE PEASHOLM ROAD | indoor bowls | 946 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.