Kingston Grove is in Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO12 5PL 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 Kingston Grove, Scarborough, YO12 5PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO12 5PH, YO12 5PG, YO12 5HR, YO12 5RE, YO12 5PF, YO12 5PB, YO12 5PJ, YO12 5HN, YO12 5HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO12 5PL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.7% | 49.7% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.3% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 5PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% 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 | 21.8% | 29.1% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.7% | 55.9% | -7.8% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 4.9% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.6% | 39.9% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 42.4% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 8.8% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 11.5% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 14.5% | 13.7% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 8.5% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 13.3% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 11.1% | 12.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 7.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 18.5% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 29.8% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 95.8% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 96.8% | 95.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 95.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingston Grove was 88.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.9% higher than the Newby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingston Grove has the 6th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Newby and the 403rd highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 179.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Kingston Grove, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £296,500 | 2025-05-28 | £306,878 |
| 16 Kingston Grove, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-11-04 | £251,224 |
| 3 Kingston Grove, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-07-07 | £242,868 |
| 8 Kingston Grove, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-11-23 | £318,266 |
| 1 Kingston Grove, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2017-09-04 | £238,723 |
YO12 5PL 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 5PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,545 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 | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrowcliff School Ash Grove , YO12 6NQ | 2out of 4 | 665 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Maple Drive , YO12 6LP | 3out of 4 | 1,534 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 | 1,564 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | 2out of 4 | 2,237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scalby School Fieldstead Crescent , Newby YO12 6TH | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | 1out of 4 | 939 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 | 1,984 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough University Technical College Ashburn Road , YO11 2JW | 2out of 4 | 2,763 yd | University technical college | 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 | 1,656 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 | 928 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit Valley Bridge Parade , YO11 2PG | 3out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead School Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA | 4out of 4 | 3,012 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 4,223 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wreyfield Drive Pop In Club | Methodist Church & Hall, Wreyfield Drive | 703 yd | |
| Corner House | 407 Scalby Road, Scalby | 941 yd | |
| Bakers 'n' Brew | Number 10 Market Hall Shops, Scarborough Indoor Market | 952 yd | |
| Webb Ellis Court Bistro & Coffee Bar | 27 Old Rugby Way, Scarborough | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duchess | The Duchess, 152 Hovingham Drive | 981 yd | |
| Lady Ediths Holiday Park | Row Brow Farm, Lady Ediths Drive | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon Chinese Takeaway | 1 The Croft, Newby | 372 yd | |
| The Croft Fisheries | 2 The Croft, Newby | 372 yd | |
| Morrido | 22 Wreyfield Drive, Newby | 622 yd | |
| Tagos | 41 Colescliffe Road, Scarborough | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proudfoot | 401 Scalby Road, Newby | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raincliffe Sports Hall LADY EDITHS DRIVE | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Raincliffe School Business And Enterprise College (Closed) Lady Ediths Drive | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Scarborough Tech (Lady Edith Drive Campus) (Closed) YORKSHIRE COAST COLLEGE YORKSHIRE COAST COLLEGE LADY EDITHS DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 463 yd |
| Newby And Scalby Primary School THE GREEN | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Barrowcliff Primary School ASH GROVE | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Scalby School Playing Fields The Green | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Scalby School Fieldstead Crescent | 916 yd | |
| Graham School WOODLANDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 923 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.28 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.