Settrington Road is in Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO12 5DL is located in the Woodlands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scarborough and Whitby. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Settrington Road, Scarborough, YO12 5DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO12 5DU, YO12 5DS, YO12 5DY, YO12 5XT, YO12 5HG, YO12 5DT, YO12 5HQ, YO12 5DQ, YO12 5DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO12 5DL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 50.4% | 48.3% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 51.7% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of YO12 5DL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.9% | 27% | -3.9% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 52.7% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 11.3% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 50.4% | 41.5% | -8.9% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 41.9% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 8.3% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 13.2% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 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 | 10.9% | 10.8% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 11.2% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 14.8% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 17.5% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 37.7% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.7% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 7.4% | 7.1% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 82% | 82.4% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 83.5% | 84.8% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 11.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.5% | 83.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 8.2% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 1.1% | -3.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 0.4% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 61.8% | 46.2% | 15.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Settrington Road was 59.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.6% lower than the Falsgrave & Stepney average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Settrington Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Falsgrave & Stepney and the 668th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Settrington Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-04-05 | £160,361 |
| 22 Settrington Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2023-01-16 | £82,004 |
| 5 Oak Lodge, 31 Settrington Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £74,500 | 2022-11-01 | £73,094 |
| 7 Settrington Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-08-01 | £73,585 |
| 45 Settrington Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-07-29 | £277,045 |
YO12 5DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 57 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrowcliff School Ash Grove , YO12 6NQ | 2out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newby and Scalby Primary School The Green , Newby YO12 5JA | 3out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | 2out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Maple Drive , YO12 6LP | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy Seamer Road , YO12 4HF | 2out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | 1out of 4 | 361 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy Sandybed Lane , Stepney YO12 5LH | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough University Technical College Ashburn Road , YO11 2JW | 2out of 4 | 1,875 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scalby School Fieldstead Crescent , Newby YO12 6TH | 3out of 4 | 1,879 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 | 575 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands Academy Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QN | 3out of 4 | 227 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead School Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA | 4out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit Valley Bridge Parade , YO11 2PG | 3out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 3,309 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers 'n' Brew | Number 10 Market Hall Shops, Scarborough Indoor Market | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duchess | The Duchess, 152 Hovingham Drive | 228 yd | |
| Lady Ediths Holiday Park | Row Brow Farm, Lady Ediths Drive | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baguette Stop | 146 Hovingham Drive, Scarborough | 152 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scarborough 6Th Form College SANDYBED LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Graham School WOODLANDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Scarborough Tech (Lady Edith Drive Campus) (Closed) YORKSHIRE COAST COLLEGE YORKSHIRE COAST COLLEGE LADY EDITHS DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| St Augustines'S Roman Catholic Secondary School SANDYBED LANE | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Raincliffe Sports Hall LADY EDITHS DRIVE | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Raincliffe School Business And Enterprise College (Closed) Lady Ediths Drive | grass pitches | 822 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 | 60.7% |
| 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 | 39.3% |
| Median download speed | 24.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 25.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.