Esplanade is in Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO11 2BB is located in the Weaponness & Ramshill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scarborough and Whitby. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Esplanade, Scarborough, YO11 2BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO11 2AH, YO11 2DF, YO11 2BN, YO11 2AQ, YO11 2BP, YO11 2DE, YO11 2DD, YO11 2DA, YO11 2AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO11 2BB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 53.5% | 47.2% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 46.5% | 52.8% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 38.5% | 32.5% | -6.0% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.9% | 35.5% | 10.6% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 18.2% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Widowed | 18.9% | 7.4% | -11.5% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 36.3% | 35.1% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -13.3% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 37.9% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 25.2% | 17.3% | -7.9% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 8.9% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 26.9% | 21.1% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 6.1% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 10.5% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 14.9% | -2.4% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 36.8% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 7% | 3.5% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.9% | 92.7% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 87.3% | 88.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 89.1% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Esplanade was 185.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.4% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Esplanade has the 34th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Castle and the 137th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 446.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Prince Of Wales Apartments Esplanade, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2023-06-23 | £248,254 |
| 49 Prince Of Wales Apartments Esplanade, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2022-02-14 | £198,321 |
| 37 Prince Of Wales Apartments Esplanade, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2021-03-19 | £158,634 |
| 51 Prince Of Wales Apartments Esplanade, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £219,950 | 2020-07-10 | £258,395 |
| 53 Prince Of Wales Apartments Esplanade, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2017-06-15 | £108,668 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 772 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | 2out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friarage Community Primary School Friargate , YO11 1HS | 1out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy Seamer Road , YO12 4HF | 2out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatcroft Community Primary School Holbeck Hill , YO11 3BW | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough Holbeck Hill , YO11 3BW | 3out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2out of 4 | 933 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 | 1,986 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | 1out of 4 | 2,987 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Scalby School Fieldstead Crescent , Newby YO12 6TH | 3out of 4 | 3,399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Pindar School Moor Lane , Eastfield YO11 3LW | 1out of 4 | 4,398 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 | 2,156 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 | 526 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead School Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA | 4out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Academy Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QN | 3out of 4 | 2,691 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Scarborough School Unit 11, Plaxton Park , Cayton Low Road YO11 3BQ | - not rated | 4,714 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough Spa | Spa Conference Centre, The Spa | 169 yd | |
| Clock Cafe | South Cliff Gardens, Scarborough | 182 yd | |
| Rowntree Cafe | 17 West Street, Scarborough | 235 yd | |
| Homemore Meals | 17 West Street, Scarborough | 235 yd | |
| The Chapel House Hotel And Restaurant | 28 Ramshill Road, Scarborough | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Cliff Club | 5 West Street, Scarborough | 245 yd | |
| Scarborough And District Contract Bridge Club | Forge House, 3A West Street | 254 yd | |
| Marleys | Crown Crescent, Scarborough | 305 yd | |
| Bacchus | 7A Ramshill Road, Scarborough | 327 yd | |
| The Cask Inn | Cambridge Terrace, Scarborough | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toni's Pizzeria | 36 Ramshill Road, Scarborough | 299 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 23 Ramshill Road, Weaponness | 327 yd | |
| Flames | 11 Ramshill Road, Scarborough | 327 yd | |
| Ramshill Fisheries South Cliff | 21 Ramshill Road, Scarborough | 327 yd | |
| Memossa Pizzeria | 3 Station Shops, Westborough | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 62-64 Ramshill Road, Scarborough | 312 yd | |
| Iceland | Units 2-3 Vernon Road, Scarborough | 883 yd | |
| One Stop | 19 Huntriss Row, Scarborough | 889 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 8 Newborough, Scarborough | 968 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ambassador Hotel AMBASSADOR HOTEL AMBASSADOR HOTEL ESPLANADE | swimming pool | 299 yd |
| Crown Spa 8-10 8-10 ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 301 yd |
| Scarborough College (Bramcote Site) FILEY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 690 yd |
| Swallow Leisure (St Nicholas Hotel) (Closed) St. Nicholas Cliff | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 720 yd |
| Oriel Cricket Club (Closed) Oriel Bank | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Royal Scarborough) ST. NICHOLAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 876 yd |
| Body Torque WESTBOROUGH | health and fitness suite | 991 yd |
| Scarborough Sports Centre (Closed) Filey Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,031 yd |
| Sunset 24/7 34A 34A BELLE VUE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,092 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.