Castle Road is in Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO11 1TQ 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 1TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO11 1TG, YO12 7HQ, YO11 1HU, YO11 1HL, YO12 7HL, YO12 7HG, YO11 1HT, YO12 7GY, YO11 1TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO11 1TQ 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 215.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.3% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Castle and the 103rd highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Castle Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-03-31 | £256,577 |
| 89 Castle Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £109,950 | 2021-03-30 | £128,834 |
| 93 Castle Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2020-11-23 | £156,812 |
| 91 Castle Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-01-31 | £172,620 |
| 83A Castle Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £129,500 | 2018-09-25 | £164,457 |
| 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 | 1,209 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 | 322 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | 2out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Maple Drive , YO12 6LP | 3out of 4 | 1,521 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 | 1,655 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrowcliff School Ash Grove , YO12 6NQ | 2out of 4 | 2,228 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 | 1,886 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 | 2,493 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scalby School Fieldstead Crescent , Newby YO12 6TH | 3out of 4 | 2,606 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | 1out of 4 | 2,982 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 | 2,478 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 | 1,073 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead School Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA | 4out of 4 | 2,555 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 2,622 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Academy Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QN | 3out of 4 | 2,653 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picadore | 100 Castle Road, Scarborough | 27 yd | |
| Rainbow Cafe | St Marys Parish House, Castle Road | 110 yd | |
| Kam Sang | 1-3A North Marine Road, Scarborough | 182 yd | |
| Fairways Cafe | 25 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 182 yd | |
| Opera House Casino | 56-64 St Thomas Street, Scarborough | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough Arms | North Terrace, Scarborough | 50 yd | |
| Scarborough Snooker Centre | Castle Court Yard, Queen Street | 116 yd | |
| Scarborough Anglers Social Club | 2-4 Friars Way, Scarborough | 138 yd | |
| Indigo Alley | 4 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 146 yd | |
| Mcginitys | 66 St Thomas Street, Scarborough | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xing Long | 68 Castle Road, Scarborough | 29 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Go | 10 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 146 yd | |
| Fat Fergies Kitchen | 2 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 146 yd | |
| Bessies Bites | YMCA Centre, St Thomas Street | 151 yd | |
| Samanta | 106 - 108 St Thomas Street, Scarborough | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier North Marine | 22 - 24 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 151 yd | |
| Tesco | 17-19 Castle Road, Scarborough | 334 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 8 Newborough, Scarborough | 423 yd | |
| One Stop | 19 Huntriss Row, Scarborough | 517 yd | |
| Iceland | Units 2-3 Vernon Road, Scarborough | 547 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca Scarborough YMCA CENTRE YMCA CENTRE ST THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite | 155 yd |
| Body Torque WESTBOROUGH | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| B J Fitness Centre CLIFTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 457 yd |
| Scarborough Cricket Club NORTH MARINE ROAD | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Royal Scarborough) ST. NICHOLAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 512 yd |
| Swallow Leisure (St Nicholas Hotel) (Closed) St. Nicholas Cliff | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 669 yd |
| Scarborough Bowls Centre ALEXANDRA BOWLS CENTRE ALEXANDRA BOWLS CENTRE PEASHOLM ROAD | indoor bowls | 760 yd |
| Sunset 24/7 34A 34A BELLE VUE STREET | health and fitness suite | 994 yd |
| Atlantis Waterpark (Closed) Peasholm Gap | swimming pool | 1,089 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 | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.22 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.