Queen Margarets Road is in Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO11 2YH 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 Queen Margarets Road, Scarborough, YO11 2YH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO11 2YL, YO12 4HG, YO12 4HE, YO12 4BE, YO12 4BD, YO12 4HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO11 2YH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.7% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.3% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 32.3% | 31.3% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 48.8% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.9% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.5% | 58.2% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32.2% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 6.8% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 10.4% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 4.4% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 15.5% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 12.7% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 48.6% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 14.8% |
| Other | 11.7% | 3.6% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.4% | 88.7% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 80.2% 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 | 79.9% | 80.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 6.6% | -4.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 7.3% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 80.2% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 11.8% | 7.6% | -4.2% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 10.4% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 13.8% | 6.0% | 7.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queen Margarets Road was 98.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.5% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Queen Margarets Road has the 34th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Castle and the 336th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewson Ltd Queen Margarets Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-10-07 | £430,872 |
| Ambulance Station Queen Margarets Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-05-02 | £430,225 |
| Jewson Ltd Queen Margarets Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-05-24 | £406,166 |
| Electric Centre Queen Margarets Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-09-26 | £289,227 |
| Tall Trees Queen Margarets Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2014-04-14 | £298,558 |
YO11 2YH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2YH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in YO11 2YH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy Seamer Road , YO12 4HF | 2out of 4 | 313 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatcroft Community Primary School Holbeck Hill , YO11 3BW | 3out of 4 | 1,783 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 | 1,841 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | 2out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friarage Community Primary School Friargate , YO11 1HS | 1out of 4 | 2,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 932 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 | 1,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | 1out of 4 | 2,606 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| George Pindar School Moor Lane , Eastfield YO11 3LW | 1out of 4 | 3,511 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Scalby School Fieldstead Crescent , Newby YO12 6TH | 3out of 4 | 3,816 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,699 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhead School Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA | 4out of 4 | 336 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit Valley Bridge Parade , YO11 2PG | 3out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Academy Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QN | 3out of 4 | 2,443 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Scarborough School Unit 11, Plaxton Park , Cayton Low Road YO11 3BQ | - not rated | 3,626 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bibo's Cafe | Falsgrave Community And Resource Centre, Seamer Road | 318 yd | |
| Edgehill Community Association | Edgehill Community Activities, Falsgrave Community And Resource Centre | 318 yd | |
| The Mere Cafe | Mere Lane, Scarborough | 348 yd | |
| Cooplands | Unit 3C, Seamer Road | 479 yd | |
| Everyone Active Scarborough Sports Village | 5 Ashburn Road, Scarborough | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzaiolo | 119 Seamer Road, Scarborough | 745 yd | |
| Mama Mia's | 87 Seamer Road, Scarborough | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GMBH | Seamer Road, Scarborough | 254 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mccain Stadium (Scarborough Fc) (Closed) Seamer Road | grass pitches | 277 yd |
| Oliver'S Mount Playing Fields Olivers Mount | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Compass Health And Fitness BARRYS LANE LEISURE COMPLEX BARRYS LANE LEISURE COMPLEX BARRYS LANE | health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Scarborough Sports Village Ashburn Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 684 yd |
| Scarborough South Cliff Golf Club DEEPDALE AVENUE | golf | 921 yd |
| Oriel Cricket Club (Closed) Oriel Bank | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Scarborough Sports Centre (Closed) Filey Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,037 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 | 28.0% |
| 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 | 28.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 28.0% |
| Median download speed | 4.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.52 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.52 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.56 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.