The Crescent is in Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO11 2PW 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 The Crescent, Scarborough, YO11 2PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO11 2PA, YO11 2PP, YO11 2NP, YO11 2JN, YO11 2PT, YO11 2NS, YO11 1UN, YO11 2NH, YO11 2EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO11 2PW is primarily male, with 58.4% 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 | 50.3% | 41.6% | -8.7% | 51.0% | -9.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 58.4% | 8.7% | 49.0% | 9.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around YO11 2PW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.6% | 48.3% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 25.9% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -18.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 16.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 41.2% | 34.6% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -13.8% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 38.6% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 19.3% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 24.7% | 24.7% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 11.2% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 7.1% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 14.2% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 33.6% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 91.2% | 88.5% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 72.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 72.4% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 20.3% | 15.5% | 6.1% | 14.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 72.9% | -16.5% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 7.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 11.6% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.5% | 76.7% | -17.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crescent was 1964.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 276.8% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Crescent has the highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Castle and the highest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 648.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14A The Crescent, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2025-12-02 | £181,811 |
| 5 The Crescent, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,500 | 2025-04-04 | £76,341 |
| Flat 1 15 The Crescent, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2024-10-25 | £193,181 |
| Flat 6 11 The Crescent, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2024-05-21 | £96,101 |
| 9 Chatsworth Court 9-10 The Crescent, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2023-03-31 | £124,448 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 555 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 | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Road Junior School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | - not rated | 793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friarage Community Academy Friargate , YO11 1HS | 2out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friarage Community Primary School Friargate , YO11 1HS | - not rated | 851 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinderwell Community Primary School Seamer Road , YO12 4HF | - not rated | 1,802 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Roman Catholic School, Scarborough Sandybed Lane , Stepney Hill YO12 5LH | - not rated | 1,961 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 | 1,961 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | - not rated | 2,756 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | 2out of 4 | 2,763 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 | 2,047 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 | 2,462 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 | 285 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farrow House (Continuum) 40 Avenue Victoria , YO11 2QT | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote School Filey Road , YO11 2TT | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead School Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA | 4out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice And Spice | 2 Pavilion Terrace, Scarborough | 104 yd | |
| Cafe Fish | 19 York Place, Scarborough | 109 yd | |
| Shipyard | 18 York Place, Scarborough | 117 yd | |
| Licorella | 11 York Place, Scarborough | 147 yd | |
| Oriental Restaurant | 14 York Place, Scarborough | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm | 8-9 York Place, Scarborough | 147 yd | |
| L' Amour Cabaret Bar | 51C Westborough, Scarborough | 213 yd | |
| Scarborough Railway Club | Westborough, Scarborough | 215 yd | |
| The Courtyard Bar | 4 - 6 Vernon Road, Scarborough | 242 yd | |
| The Lord Rosebery | 85-87 Westborough, Scarborough | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 83 Westborough, Scarborough | 275 yd | |
| Memossa Pizzeria | 3 Station Shops, Westborough | 299 yd | |
| Pepe Verde | 35 Huntriss Row, Scarborough | 345 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 118 Victoria Road, Scarborough | 376 yd | |
| Chamberlains Kitchen | 142 Victoria Road, Scarborough | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Units 2-3 Vernon Road, Scarborough | 301 yd | |
| One Stop | 19 Huntriss Row, Scarborough | 339 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 8 Newborough, Scarborough | 444 yd | |
| Aldi | Northway, Scarborough | 502 yd | |
| Tesco | 17-19 Castle Road, Scarborough | 622 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swallow Leisure (St Nicholas Hotel) (Closed) St. Nicholas Cliff | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 279 yd |
| Crown Spa 8-10 8-10 ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 351 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Royal Scarborough) ST. NICHOLAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 402 yd |
| Body Torque WESTBOROUGH | health and fitness suite | 412 yd |
| Sunset 24/7 34A 34A BELLE VUE STREET | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| B J Fitness Centre CLIFTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Ymca Scarborough YMCA CENTRE YMCA CENTRE ST THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| Gladstone Road Primary School WOOLER STREET | 759 yd | |
| Ambassador Hotel AMBASSADOR HOTEL AMBASSADOR HOTEL ESPLANADE | swimming pool | 934 yd |
| Oriel Cricket Club (Closed) Oriel Bank | grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 49.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 49.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 49.2% |
| 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 | 10.0% |
| Median download speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.