Graham Close is in Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO11 1RU is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scarborough and Whitby. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Graham Close, Scarborough, YO11 1RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO11 1RB, YO11 1RY, YO11 1RD, YO11 1RX, YO11 1RF, YO11 1QZ, YO11 1QY, YO11 1RG, YO11 1QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO11 1RU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents 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 | 52.8% | 49.7% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 47.2% | 50.3% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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% | 37.8% | 8.6% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 35.5% | -14.5% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 12% | 14.5% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 9.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 40.3% | 31.7% | -8.6% | 48.4% | -16.7% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 39.7% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 15.3% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 9.5% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 | 21.8% | 15.6% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 4.6% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 14.5% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 19.1% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 35.3% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.2% | 95.7% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 92.7% | 94.6% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 1.6% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 94.6% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Graham Close was 765.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.2% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Graham Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Castle and the 14th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 303.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Graham Close, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-07-09 | £396,076 |
| 5 Graham Close, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-07-13 | £389,654 |
| 4 Graham Close, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-03-29 | £340,540 |
| 3 Graham Close, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-09-27 | £398,077 |
| 6 Graham Close, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2020-12-18 | £598,039 |
YO11 1RU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
YO11 1RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in YO11 1RU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 56 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,603 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 | 287 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | 2out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Maple Drive , YO12 6LP | 3out of 4 | 2,041 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 | 2,151 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrowcliff School Ash Grove , YO12 6NQ | 2out of 4 | 2,787 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 | 2,223 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 | 2,969 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scalby School Fieldstead Crescent , Newby YO12 6TH | 3out of 4 | 3,124 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | 1out of 4 | 3,534 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 | 2,986 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 | 1,385 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 2,655 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead School Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA | 4out of 4 | 2,879 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Academy Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QN | 3out of 4 | 3,206 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Gunners Tea Room | Scarborough Castle, Castle Road | 203 yd | |
| Golden Grid | 4 Sandside, Scarborough | 231 yd | |
| The Welcome Inne | 22 Sandside, Scarborough | 231 yd | |
| Winking Willy's | 9-10 Sandside, Scarborough | 231 yd | |
| Princess Cafe | 15 Sandside, Scarborough | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough Sub Aqua Club | St Marys Street, Scarborough | 203 yd | |
| Wilsons Pub | Wilsons, 6 West Sandgate | 221 yd | |
| Newcastle Packet | Sandside, Scarborough | 231 yd | |
| The New Lancaster | 45 - 46 Sandside, Scarborough | 308 yd | |
| Golden Ball | 31 Sandside, Scarborough | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cow | 5 - 7 Sandside, Scarborough | 231 yd | |
| Fish & Chips | 1 East Pier, Scarborough | 321 yd | |
| Burger Bar & Ice Cream | 2 East Pier, Scarborough | 321 yd | |
| The Anchor Fish & Chips | 37 Sandside, Scarborough | 321 yd | |
| Harbour Delights | 80 Eastborough, Scarborough | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier North Marine | 22 - 24 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 706 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 8 Newborough, Scarborough | 748 yd | |
| One Stop | 19 Huntriss Row, Scarborough | 850 yd | |
| Tesco | 17-19 Castle Road, Scarborough | 864 yd | |
| Iceland | Units 2-3 Vernon Road, Scarborough | 908 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca Scarborough YMCA CENTRE YMCA CENTRE ST THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Royal Scarborough) ST. NICHOLAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 765 yd |
| Body Torque WESTBOROUGH | health and fitness suite | 834 yd |
| Swallow Leisure (St Nicholas Hotel) (Closed) St. Nicholas Cliff | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 900 yd |
| Scarborough Cricket Club NORTH MARINE ROAD | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| B J Fitness Centre CLIFTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 995 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.