Castle Road is in Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO11 1HX 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 Castle Road, Scarborough, YO11 1HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO12 7JB, YO11 1RN, YO11 1RZ, YO12 7HB, YO11 1RP, YO11 1RW, YO11 1TE, YO11 1RJ, YO11 1QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO11 1HX is primarily male, with 57.2% 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 | 48.2% | 42.8% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -8.2% |
| Male | 51.8% | 57.2% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 8.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.2% | 36.1% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 33.5% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 19.5% | 19.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 10.8% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 36.9% | 32.3% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -16.1% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 38.8% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 16.9% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 9% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 32.3% | 23.3% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 6.9% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 16.4% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 8.5% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 16.9% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 24.9% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% 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% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 97.7% | 87.6% | -10.1% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 91.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 91.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 91.5% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 5% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Road was 327.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.3% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Castle Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Castle and the 55th highest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 140.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 6 129 Castle Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2026-02-16 | £145,000 |
| Flat 2 127 Castle Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2025-12-15 | £103,892 |
| 141 Castle Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-10-08 | £371,723 |
| Apartment 4 Agnes Grey House, 133 - 135 Castle Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-02-13 | £222,685 |
| Flat 2 112 Castle Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-01-30 | £68,365 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 1,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friarage Community Academy Friargate , YO11 1HS | 2out of 4 | 164 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friarage Community Primary School Friargate , YO11 1HS | - not rated | 205 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Road Junior School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Maple Drive , YO12 6LP | 2out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough University Technical College Ashburn Road , YO11 2JW | 3out of 4 | 2,118 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Roman Catholic School, Scarborough Sandybed Lane , Stepney Hill YO12 5LH | - not rated | 2,812 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy Sandybed Lane , Stepney YO12 5LH | 3out of 4 | 2,812 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scalby School Fieldstead Crescent , Newby YO12 6TH | - not rated | 2,921 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scalby Academy Fieldstead Crescent , Newby YO12 6TH | 3out of 4 | 2,921 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,814 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yorkshire Coast College of Further and Higher Education Lady Edith's Drive , YO12 5RN | - not rated | 2,876 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 | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farrow House (Continuum) 40 Avenue Victoria , YO11 2QT | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote School Filey Road , YO11 2TT | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 2,665 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lisvane Scarborough College Junior School Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 2,665 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Cafe | St Marys Parish House, Castle Road | 154 yd | |
| Master Gunners Tea Room | Scarborough Castle, Castle Road | 167 yd | |
| Picadore | 100 Castle Road, Scarborough | 253 yd | |
| A & G Catering | Boston Hotel, 1 - 2 Blenheim Terrace | 311 yd | |
| Boyes | Queen Street, Scarborough | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough Arms | North Terrace, Scarborough | 202 yd | |
| Scarborough Anglers Social Club | 2-4 Friars Way, Scarborough | 290 yd | |
| Scarborough Snooker Centre | Castle Court Yard, Queen Street | 327 yd | |
| Wilsons Pub | Wilsons, 6 West Sandgate | 329 yd | |
| Golden Last | 12 Eastborough, Scarborough | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xing Long | 68 Castle Road, Scarborough | 266 yd | |
| Harbour Delights | 80 Eastborough, Scarborough | 330 yd | |
| Leeds Fisheries | 35 Eastborough, Scarborough | 378 yd | |
| Pitstop | 30 Foreshore Road, Scarborough | 378 yd | |
| Scoop De Ville | 27 Foreshore Road, Scarborough | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier North Marine | 22 - 24 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 383 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 8 Newborough, Scarborough | 568 yd | |
| Tesco | 17-19 Castle Road, Scarborough | 577 yd | |
| One Stop | 19 Huntriss Row, Scarborough | 673 yd | |
| Iceland | Units 2-3 Vernon Road, Scarborough | 719 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca Scarborough YMCA CENTRE YMCA CENTRE ST THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| Body Torque WESTBOROUGH | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Royal Scarborough) ST. NICHOLAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 627 yd |
| Scarborough Cricket Club NORTH MARINE ROAD | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| B J Fitness Centre CLIFTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Swallow Leisure (St Nicholas Hotel) (Closed) St. Nicholas Cliff | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 785 yd |
| Scarborough Bowls Centre ALEXANDRA BOWLS CENTRE ALEXANDRA BOWLS CENTRE PEASHOLM ROAD | indoor bowls | 870 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% |
| Median download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.