Sandybed Lane, Scarborough, YO12 5LH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO12 5LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.7%	51.2%	-5.5%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	43.3%	48.8%	5.5%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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	22.3%	28%	5.7%	37.9%	-9.9%
Married: Opposite sex	43.1%	38.9%	-4.2%	44.2%	-5.3%
Separated	1%	2.9%	1.9%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	11.7%	14.5%	2.8%	9.1%	5.4%
Widowed	21.8%	15.6%	-6.2%	6.1%	9.5%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (61.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	33.6%	30.2%	-3.4%	48.4%	-18.2%
Good health	24.9%	31.6%	6.7%	33.6%	-2.0%
Fair health	27.6%	20.3%	-7.3%	12.7%	7.6%
Bad health	12%	14.3%	2.3%	4.0%	10.3%
Very bad health	1.8%	3.7%	1.9%	1.2%	2.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around YO12 5LH this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	41.1%	28.1%	-13.0%	18.2%	9.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	5.6%	9.5%	3.9%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.6%	10.9%	1.3%	13.4%	-2.5%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	11.3%	6.7%	5.3%	6.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	11.7%	0.5%	16.9%	-5.2%
Degree or Similar	22.8%	22.3%	-0.5%	33.8%	-11.5%
Other	5.1%	6.2%	1.1%	2.8%	3.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.1%	0.2%
Indian	6%	1.7%	-4.3%	3.1%	-1.4%
Black African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	1%	0.5%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	91.2%	92.7%	1.5%	81.4%	11.3%
Arab	0.9%	3%	2.1%	0.6%	2.4%
Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.7% 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	92.6%	89.7%	-2.9%	83.2%	6.5%
European Union	1.4%	3.7%	2.3%	6.1%	-2.4%
Africa	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	4.1%	4%	-0.1%	5.6%	-1.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	1.3%	0.8%	1.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.7%	89.7%	-2.0%	83.2%	6.5%
10+ Years	0%	7.6%	7.6%	9.8%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	1.8%	1.3%	-0.5%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	6.5%	1.3%	-5.2%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.8%	76.7%	-5.9%
France	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Lithuania	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
No passport held	23.6%	13.5%	10.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.2%	37.2%	-12.0%
Christian	61.8%	46.2%	15.6%
Hindu	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%
Muslim	4.3%	6.5%	-2.2%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is Sandybed Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandybed Lane was 135.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.6% higher than the Falsgrave & Stepney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sandybed Lane has the 12th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Falsgrave & Stepney and the 212th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 286.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in YO12 5LH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sandybed Lane are based on 49 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Yorkshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sandybed Lane, Scarborough, YO12 5LH

Estimated Average Property Prices for YO12 5LH

Average Price
£452,832

Semi-Detached
£356,293

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£485,011

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sandybed Lane

Average Price
£234,987

Semi-Detached
£339,459

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£420,246

Flats/Maisonettes
£127,841

Other
£649,462

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sandybed LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Sandybed Lane, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£575,000	2023-04-19	£602,353
Struan, 7 Sandybed Lane, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2022-02-07	£336,461
5 Sandybed Lane, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£355,200	2020-11-12	£425,008
11 Sandybed Lane, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2020-10-07	£363,583
15 Sandybed Lane, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2005-05-16	£419,368

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for YO12 5LH

Employment

YO12 5LH 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in YO12 5LH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	110
Full-Time Employee	43
Long-Term Sick or disabled	39
Self-Employed	22
Part-Time Employee	21
Looking after home or family	15
Other	12
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Manufacturing	10
Education	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Construction	3
Other	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Real estate activities	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Childhaven Community Nursery School 13 Belgrave Crescent , YO11 1UB	4out of 4	1,527 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy Seamer Road , YO12 4HF	2out of 4	1,284 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD	2out of 4	1,470 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barrowcliff School Ash Grove , YO12 6NQ	2out of 4	1,579 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Maple Drive , YO12 6LP	3out of 4	2,147 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Newby and Scalby Primary School The Green , Newby YO12 5JA	3out of 4	2,233 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy Sandybed Lane , Stepney YO12 5LH	3out of 4	205 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW	1out of 4	1,036 yd	Academy sponsor led	-	Mixed	More About School
Scarborough University Technical College Ashburn Road , YO11 2JW	2out of 4	1,284 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Scalby School Fieldstead Crescent , Newby YO12 6TH	3out of 4	2,426 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
George Pindar School Moor Lane , Eastfield YO11 3LW	1out of 4	5,034 yd	Academy sponsor led	-	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Scarborough Sixth Form College Sandybed Lane , YO12 5LF	- not rated	162 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Woodlands Academy Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QN	3out of 4	884 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springhead School Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA	4out of 4	1,271 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit Valley Bridge Parade , YO11 2PG	3out of 4	1,823 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA	- not rated	2,661 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Scarborough School Unit 11, Plaxton Park , Cayton Low Road YO11 3BQ	- not rated	5,068 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Cockleshells	St James Church, Seamer Road		951 yd
Deans Garden Centre	Seamer Road, Scarborough		951 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jacobs Tavern	Jacobs Mount Caravan Park, Stepney Road	657 yd
The Crown Tavern	8 Scalby Road, Scarborough	807 yd
The Duchess	The Duchess, 152 Hovingham Drive	917 yd
New Tavern	131 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough	953 yd
The Tap And Spile	94 - 96 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough	1,054 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Baguette Stop	146 Hovingham Drive, Scarborough	776 yd
Mama Mia's	87 Seamer Road, Scarborough	951 yd
Wing Hing	133 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough	953 yd
Pizzaiolo	119 Seamer Road, Scarborough	1,013 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Augustines'S Roman Catholic Secondary School SANDYBED LANE	grass pitches	105 yd
Scarborough 6Th Form College SANDYBED LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	225 yd
Compass Health And Fitness BARRYS LANE LEISURE COMPLEX BARRYS LANE LEISURE COMPLEX BARRYS LANE	health and fitness suite	993 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	73.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	65 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.