Willow Garth is in Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO12 5HY is located in the Newby 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 Willow Garth, Scarborough, YO12 5HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO12 5JD, YO12 5HX, YO12 5HU, YO12 5SR, YO12 5HZ, YO12 5SS, YO12 5JB, YO12 5SW, YO12 5SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO12 5HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.4% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49% | 49.6% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 5HY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% 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 | 24% | 29.4% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 52.1% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 7.5% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 39% | 48.1% | 9.1% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 40% | 27.4% | -12.6% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 15.3% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 8% | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 22.3% | 14.2% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 9% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 19% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 10.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 17.5% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 25.7% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.7% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.3% | 96.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 96.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Garth was 32.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.3% lower than the Newby average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Willow Garth has the 13th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Newby and the 869th lowest crime rate of 2,061 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Willow Garth, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-06-24 | £216,155 |
| 37 Willow Garth, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-05-01 | £209,204 |
| 46 Willow Garth, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2020-02-28 | £179,378 |
| 33 Willow Garth, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-08-12 | £189,951 |
| 48 Willow Garth, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2018-07-02 | £184,499 |
YO12 5HY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newby and Scalby Primary School The Green , Newby YO12 5JA | - not rated | 345 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newby and Scalby Academy The Green , Newby YO12 5JA | - not rated | 345 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrowcliff School Ash Grove , YO12 6NQ | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrowcliff Community Junior School Hatterboard Drive , YO12 6NQ | - not rated | 987 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy North Leas Avenue , YO12 6LX | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scalby School Fieldstead Crescent , Newby YO12 6TH | - not rated | 711 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scalby Academy Fieldstead Crescent , Newby YO12 6TH | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raincliffe School Lady Ediths Drive , YO12 5RL | - not rated | 828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | 2out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Coast College of Further and Higher Education Lady Edith's Drive , YO12 5RN | - not rated | 956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough Sixth Form College Sandybed Lane , YO12 5LF | - not rated | 2,073 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 | 1,349 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QN | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bairnswood School Lady Ediths Park , YO12 5DR | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit Valley Bridge Parade , YO11 2PG | - not rated | 3,125 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead School Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA | 4out of 4 | 3,419 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner House | 407 Scalby Road, Scalby | 584 yd | |
| Webb Ellis Court Bistro & Coffee Bar | 27 Old Rugby Way, Scarborough | 588 yd | |
| Wreyfield Drive Pop In Club | Methodist Church & Hall, Wreyfield Drive | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rosette | 2 Hackness Road, Scalby | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon Chinese Takeaway | 1 The Croft, Newby | 127 yd | |
| The Croft Fisheries | 2 The Croft, Newby | 127 yd | |
| Morrido | 22 Wreyfield Drive, Newby | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proudfoot | 401 Scalby Road, Newby | 588 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scalby School Playing Fields The Green | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| Newby And Scalby Primary School THE GREEN | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Scalby School Fieldstead Crescent | 747 yd | |
| Raincliffe School Business And Enterprise College (Closed) Lady Ediths Drive | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Raincliffe Sports Hall LADY EDITHS DRIVE | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Scarborough Tech (Lady Edith Drive Campus) (Closed) YORKSHIRE COAST COLLEGE YORKSHIRE COAST COLLEGE LADY EDITHS DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Barrowcliff Primary School ASH GROVE | grass pitches | 990 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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 | 32.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.