Broadway is in Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO12 6BG is located in the Woodlands 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 Broadway, Scarborough, YO12 6BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO12 6BQ, YO12 6BJ, YO12 6BE, YO12 6BL, YO12 6BD, YO12 6BN, YO12 6AA, YO12 6LP, YO12 6AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO12 6BG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 49.6% | 48.6% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.4% | 51.4% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 34.1% | 38.5% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 35.5% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 15% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 37.5% | 38.5% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 32.8% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 15.4% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 9.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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.
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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 22.2% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 12.8% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 16.7% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.9% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 21.2% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 18.2% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98% | 97.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 96.1% | 93.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 93.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 27.8% | 13.5% | 14.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadway was 270.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 151.8% higher than the Northstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadway has the highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Northstead and the 73rd highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Broadway, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-01-31 | £155,468 |
| 15 Broadway, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2023-11-30 | £168,020 |
| 33 Broadway, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2023-03-03 | £180,174 |
| 25 Broadway, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2023-02-06 | £182,220 |
| 13 Broadway, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,995 | 2020-08-28 | £195,744 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Maple Drive , YO12 6LP | 3out of 4 | 364 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 | 579 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrowcliff School Ash Grove , YO12 6NQ | 2out of 4 | 782 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | 2out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newby and Scalby Primary School The Green , Newby YO12 5JA | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,224 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | 1out of 4 | 1,737 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 | 1,850 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough University Technical College Ashburn Road , YO11 2JW | 2out of 4 | 1,996 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 | 1,647 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 | 1,437 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit Valley Bridge Parade , YO11 2PG | 3out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead School Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA | 4out of 4 | 2,517 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 3,314 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Coast Sight Support | Ground Floor At, 183 Dean Road | 414 yd | |
| Bakers 'n' Brew | Number 10 Market Hall Shops, Scarborough Indoor Market | 682 yd | |
| Peasholm Cafe | Peasholm Park, Columbus Ravine | 736 yd | |
| The Almar | 116 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough | 763 yd | |
| Az | 89 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employees Welfare Club | Dean Road, Scarborough | 864 yd | |
| The Boatmans Tavern | Boatmans Hut, Northstead Manor Gardens | 876 yd | |
| Newlands Park Hotel | Newlands Park Drive, Scarborough | 900 yd | |
| The Trafalgar | 60 Trafalgar Street West, Scarborough | 987 yd | |
| Taylor's Bar | Unit 3, The Corner | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Del Sorriss'o | 4 North Leas Shops, Scarborough | 258 yd | |
| Tagos | 41 Colescliffe Road, Scarborough | 626 yd | |
| Newlands Park Fisheries | 54 Newlands Park Drive, Newby | 738 yd | |
| Cappleman's | 79A Murchison Street, Scarborough | 761 yd | |
| North Bay Fisheries | 179 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food Store | 44-46 Newlands Park Drive, Scarborough | 850 yd | |
| Tesco | 83-85 Burniston Road, Scarborough | 1,064 yd | |
| Aldi | Northway, Scarborough | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northstead County Primary School Maple Drive | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Scarborough Indoor Swimming Pool (Closed) Ryndle Crescent | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 761 yd |
| Barrowcliff Primary School ASH GROVE | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Atlantis Waterpark (Closed) Peasholm Gap | swimming pool | 980 yd |
| Gladstone Road Primary School WOOLER STREET | 1,035 yd | |
| Scarborough Bowls Centre ALEXANDRA BOWLS CENTRE ALEXANDRA BOWLS CENTRE PEASHOLM ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,067 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 | 43.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.