Woodville Avenue is in Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO12 6DL 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 Woodville Avenue, Scarborough, YO12 6DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO12 6DR, YO12 6DJ, YO12 6DP, YO12 6DS, YO12 6DW, YO12 6PY, YO12 6LY, YO12 6DA, YO12 6PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO12 6DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.5% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.5% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 28.9% | 32.1% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 46.7% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 10.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 40.8% | 48.2% | 7.4% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 44.3% | 35.5% | -8.8% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 12.3% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 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 | 20% | 15.8% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.8% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 13.3% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 13.9% | 11.3% | -2.6% | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 21.7% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 25.4% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.5% | 98.7% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 95.6% | 95% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 95% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodville Avenue was 199.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 242.0% higher than the Newby average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Woodville Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Newby and the 124th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Woodville Avenue, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2024-11-18 | £277,611 |
| 11 Woodville Avenue, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2024-05-22 | £234,260 |
| 3 Woodville Avenue, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2023-05-26 | £235,159 |
| 7 Woodville Avenue, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2021-10-20 | £288,830 |
| 8 Woodville Avenue, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-09-08 | £213,003 |
YO12 6DL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy North Leas Avenue , YO12 6LX | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Maple Drive , YO12 6LP | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrowcliff School Ash Grove , YO12 6NQ | 2out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newby and Scalby Primary School The Green , Newby YO12 5JA | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | 2out of 4 | 1,935 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 | 699 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | 1out of 4 | 2,109 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 | 2,578 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough University Technical College Ashburn Road , YO11 2JW | 2out of 4 | 2,830 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 | 2,324 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 | 1,889 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit Valley Bridge Parade , YO11 2PG | 3out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead School Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA | 4out of 4 | 3,336 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 4,134 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallows Close Cafe | Gallows Close Centre, Endcliff Crescent | 200 yd | |
| The Tunny Catch | 24 Burniston Road, Scarborough | 486 yd | |
| Alpamare Water Park | 28 Burniston Road, Scarborough | 486 yd | |
| Wreyfield Drive Pop In Club | Methodist Church & Hall, Wreyfield Drive | 727 yd | |
| Kirby Catering | North Cliff Golf Club, North Cliff Avenue | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newlands Park Hotel | Newlands Park Drive, Scarborough | 112 yd | |
| The Boatmans Tavern | Boatmans Hut, Northstead Manor Gardens | 832 yd | |
| The Ivanhoe | Scalby Mills Road, Scarborough | 972 yd | |
| Old Scalby Mills | Scalby Mills Road, Scarborough | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheung's Take Away | 50 Newlands Park Drive, Scarborough | 43 yd | |
| Newlands Park Fisheries | 54 Newlands Park Drive, Newby | 120 yd | |
| Tagos | 41 Colescliffe Road, Scarborough | 431 yd | |
| Pizza Del Sorriss'o | 4 North Leas Shops, Scarborough | 688 yd | |
| Morrido | 22 Wreyfield Drive, Newby | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food Store | 44-46 Newlands Park Drive, Scarborough | 43 yd | |
| Tesco | 83-85 Burniston Road, Scarborough | 486 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northstead County Primary School Maple Drive | grass pitches | 419 yd |
| Scalby School Fieldstead Crescent | 803 yd | |
| Scarborough Indoor Swimming Pool (Closed) Ryndle Crescent | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 804 yd |
| Barrowcliff Primary School ASH GROVE | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Atlantis Waterpark (Closed) Peasholm Gap | swimming pool | 1,048 yd |
| Scarborough North Cliff Golf Club NORTHCLIFF AVENUE | golf | 1,055 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 | 31.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 27.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.