Moor Lane is in Newby, Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO12 5SP 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 5SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO12 5SW, YO12 5HU, YO12 5RG, YO12 5HX, YO12 5RF, YO12 5SS, YO12 5JD, YO12 5HY, YO12 5HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO12 5SP 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 5SP 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 Moor Lane was 11.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.0% lower than the Newby average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Moor Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Newby and the 198th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Moor Lane, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-05-22 | £281,110 |
| 92 Moor Lane, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-11-30 | £251,224 |
| 132 Moor Lane, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-09-13 | £260,337 |
| 140 Moor Lane, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-08-24 | £234,298 |
| 104 Moor Lane, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,500 | 2021-06-29 | £260,343 |
YO12 5SP 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 | 2,905 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 | 607 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrowcliff School Ash Grove , YO12 6NQ | 2out of 4 | 1,003 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 | 1,806 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Maple Drive , YO12 6LP | 3out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | 2out of 4 | 2,595 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 | 983 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | 1out of 4 | 1,159 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 | 2,296 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough University Technical College Ashburn Road , YO11 2JW | 2out of 4 | 3,115 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 | 1,967 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 | 1,225 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit Valley Bridge Parade , YO11 2PG | 3out of 4 | 3,175 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead School Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA | 4out of 4 | 3,341 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 4,575 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner House | 407 Scalby Road, Scalby | 829 yd | |
| Webb Ellis Court Bistro & Coffee Bar | 27 Old Rugby Way, Scarborough | 838 yd | |
| Wreyfield Drive Pop In Club | Methodist Church & Hall, Wreyfield Drive | 938 yd | |
| Ox Pasture Hall Hotel | Lady Ediths Drive, Scarborough | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rosette | 2 Hackness Road, Scalby | 1,004 yd | |
| Lady Ediths Holiday Park | Row Brow Farm, Lady Ediths Drive | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon Chinese Takeaway | 1 The Croft, Newby | 218 yd | |
| The Croft Fisheries | 2 The Croft, Newby | 218 yd | |
| Morrido | 22 Wreyfield Drive, Newby | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proudfoot | 401 Scalby Road, Newby | 828 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newby And Scalby Primary School THE GREEN | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Scalby School Playing Fields The Green | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Raincliffe School Business And Enterprise College (Closed) Lady Ediths Drive | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Raincliffe Sports Hall LADY EDITHS DRIVE | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Scarborough Tech (Lady Edith Drive Campus) (Closed) YORKSHIRE COAST COLLEGE YORKSHIRE COAST COLLEGE LADY EDITHS DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Scalby School Fieldstead Crescent | 946 yd | |
| Barrowcliff Primary School ASH GROVE | grass pitches | 973 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 | 53.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| 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 | 46.7% |
| Median download speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 35.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 35.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.14 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.