Craven Street is in Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO11 2BY is located in the Weaponness & Ramshill 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 Craven Street, Scarborough, YO11 2BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO11 2QF, YO11 2DB, YO11 2BZ, YO11 2QL, YO11 2DA, YO11 2QJ, YO11 2DQ, YO11 2BQ, YO11 2LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO11 2BY is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 46.1% | 46.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 53.9% | 53.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 | 44% | 35.5% | -8.5% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 32.5% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 19.8% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 10.7% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 42.2% | 40.1% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 33% | 33.7% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 20.9% | 19.8% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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% | 27% | 5.2% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 7.7% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 12.2% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 10.7% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 11.2% | -3.6% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 29.1% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 92.2% | 86.7% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 5.2% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 80.8% 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 | 88.7% | 80.8% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 13.3% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 80.4% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 10.3% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 8.8% | 0.9% | 7.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craven Street was 85.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.3% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Craven Street has the 29th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Castle and the 421st highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Ground Floor Flat Craven Court, 3 Craven Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-04-22 | £166,819 |
| Lower Ground Floor Flat Craven Court, 3 Craven Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2014-08-04 | £188,500 |
| Lower Ground Floor Flat Craven Court, 3 Craven Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2008-09-30 | £179,854 |
| Flat 3 3 Craven Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2007-08-21 | £171,216 |
| St Martins Lodge Annexe Craven Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £259,000 | 2005-10-05 | £424,153 |
The percentage of retired residents living in YO11 2BY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 571 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 | 918 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friarage Community Primary School Friargate , YO11 1HS | 1out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy Seamer Road , YO12 4HF | 2out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatcroft Community Primary School Holbeck Hill , YO11 3BW | 3out of 4 | 1,726 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 | 1,810 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 | 746 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 | 1,775 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | 1out of 4 | 2,769 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Scalby School Fieldstead Crescent , Newby YO12 6TH | 3out of 4 | 3,223 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Pindar School Moor Lane , Eastfield YO11 3LW | 1out of 4 | 4,457 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 | 1,940 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 | 373 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead School Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA | 4out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Academy Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QN | 3out of 4 | 2,474 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Scarborough School Unit 11, Plaxton Park , Cayton Low Road YO11 3BQ | - not rated | 4,745 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chapel House Hotel And Restaurant | 28 Ramshill Road, Scarborough | 31 yd | |
| Deja Brew | 7 Ramshill Road, Scarborough | 138 yd | |
| IKitchen Restaurant | 29 Ramshill Road, Scarborough | 214 yd | |
| Rowntree Cafe | 17 West Street, Scarborough | 268 yd | |
| Homemore Meals | 17 West Street, Scarborough | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough And District Contract Bridge Club | Forge House, 3A West Street | 74 yd | |
| South Cliff Club | 5 West Street, Scarborough | 89 yd | |
| Bacchus | 7A Ramshill Road, Scarborough | 137 yd | |
| Marleys | Crown Crescent, Scarborough | 164 yd | |
| The Cask Inn | Cambridge Terrace, Scarborough | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 23 Ramshill Road, Weaponness | 137 yd | |
| Flames | 11 Ramshill Road, Scarborough | 138 yd | |
| Ramshill Fisheries South Cliff | 21 Ramshill Road, Scarborough | 138 yd | |
| Toni's Pizzeria | 36 Ramshill Road, Scarborough | 156 yd | |
| Memossa Pizzeria | 3 Station Shops, Westborough | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 62-64 Ramshill Road, Scarborough | 184 yd | |
| Iceland | Units 2-3 Vernon Road, Scarborough | 831 yd | |
| One Stop | 19 Huntriss Row, Scarborough | 851 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 8 Newborough, Scarborough | 945 yd | |
| Aldi | Northway, Scarborough | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Spa 8-10 8-10 ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 301 yd |
| Ambassador Hotel AMBASSADOR HOTEL AMBASSADOR HOTEL ESPLANADE | swimming pool | 434 yd |
| Oriel Cricket Club (Closed) Oriel Bank | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Swallow Leisure (St Nicholas Hotel) (Closed) St. Nicholas Cliff | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 709 yd |
| Scarborough College (Bramcote Site) FILEY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 753 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Royal Scarborough) ST. NICHOLAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 868 yd |
| Sunset 24/7 34A 34A BELLE VUE STREET | health and fitness suite | 921 yd |
| Body Torque WESTBOROUGH | health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Scarborough Sports Village Ashburn Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,016 yd |
| Gladstone Road Primary School WOOLER STREET | 1,038 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 | 50.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.