Moor Lane is in Newby, Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO12 5SL is located in the Newby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scarborough and Whitby. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Moor Lane, Newby, Scarborough, YO12 5SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO12 5SH, YO12 5SJ, YO12 5SN, YO12 5SE, YO12 5SR, YO12 5RH, YO12 5RQ, YO12 5HY, YO12 5SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO12 5SL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.5% | 50.2% | -7.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 42.5% | 49.8% | 7.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 25.8% | 34% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 37.2% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 17% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 9.6% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 36% | 33.2% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -15.2% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 39.6% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 17.1% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 6.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 | 28% | 27.5% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 9% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 15.3% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 16.4% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 23.3% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 8.8% | 2.1% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 98.1% | 97.2% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 97.7% | 96.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 96.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 34.7% | 13.5% | 21.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moor Lane was 31.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.7% lower than the Newby average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Moor Lane has the 16th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Newby and the 847th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Moor Lane, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-03-12 | £135,809 |
| 3 Moor Lane, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-10-18 | £227,458 |
| 21 Moor Lane, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2024-02-19 | £182,750 |
| 17 Moor Lane, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2023-11-27 | £209,201 |
| 7 Moor Lane, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-10-27 | £181,475 |
The percentage of retired residents living in YO12 5SL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 3,216 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 | 597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrowcliff School Ash Grove , YO12 6NQ | 2out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy North Leas Avenue , YO12 6LX | 3out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Maple Drive , YO12 6LP | 3out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | 2out of 4 | 2,886 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 | 884 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | 1out of 4 | 1,612 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 | 2,724 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough University Technical College Ashburn Road , YO11 2JW | 2out of 4 | 3,487 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 | 2,395 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 | 1,659 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit Valley Bridge Parade , YO11 2PG | 3out of 4 | 3,470 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead School Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA | 4out of 4 | 3,753 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 4,941 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb Ellis Court Bistro & Coffee Bar | 27 Old Rugby Way, Scarborough | 454 yd | |
| Corner House | 407 Scalby Road, Scalby | 523 yd | |
| Wreyfield Drive Pop In Club | Methodist Church & Hall, Wreyfield Drive | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rosette | 2 Hackness Road, Scalby | 600 yd | |
| The Nags Head | High Street, Scalby | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon Chinese Takeaway | 1 The Croft, Newby | 375 yd | |
| The Croft Fisheries | 2 The Croft, Newby | 375 yd | |
| Morrido | 22 Wreyfield Drive, Newby | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proudfoot | 401 Scalby Road, Newby | 550 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scalby School Playing Fields The Green | grass pitches | 360 yd |
| Newby And Scalby Primary School THE GREEN | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Scalby School Fieldstead Crescent | 797 yd | |
| Raincliffe School Business And Enterprise College (Closed) Lady Ediths Drive | grass pitches | 1,060 yd |
| Raincliffe Sports Hall LADY EDITHS DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,072 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 | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 7.1% |
| 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 | 54.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.