North Leas Avenue is in Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO12 6LN 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 North Leas Avenue, Scarborough, YO12 6LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO12 6LU, YO12 6JQ, YO12 6LL, YO12 6LJ, YO12 6JH, YO12 6JN, YO12 6LT, YO12 6JT, YO12 6JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO12 6LN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 52% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 30.5% | 38% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 41.4% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 11.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 46% | 50% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 31.1% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 16.6% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 20.9% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 7.7% | -10.4% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 15.3% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 11.5% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 6.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 25.5% | 11.9% | 16.9% | 8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 18.7% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.7% | 98.4% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.7% 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% | 95.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 95.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 14% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Leas Avenue was 104.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.6% lower than the Northstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Leas Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Northstead and the 311th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 North Leas Avenue, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-03-06 | £240,278 |
| 20 North Leas Avenue, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-04-05 | £239,344 |
| 20 North Leas Avenue, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2020-03-16 | £198,854 |
| 10 North Leas Avenue, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2019-04-17 | £248,151 |
| 8 North Leas Avenue, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2016-07-04 | £231,440 |
YO12 6LN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,762 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 | 57 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 | 229 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrowcliff School Ash Grove , YO12 6NQ | 2out of 4 | 990 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newby and Scalby Primary School The Green , Newby YO12 5JA | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | 2out of 4 | 1,402 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 | 1,134 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | 1out of 4 | 2,043 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 | 2,235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough University Technical College Ashburn Road , YO11 2JW | 2out of 4 | 2,331 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 | 2,028 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 | 1,763 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit Valley Bridge Parade , YO11 2PG | 3out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead School Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA | 4out of 4 | 2,879 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 3,592 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peasholm Cafe | Peasholm Park, Columbus Ravine | 595 yd | |
| Yorkshire Coast Sight Support | Ground Floor At, 183 Dean Road | 644 yd | |
| Gallows Close Cafe | Gallows Close Centre, Endcliff Crescent | 649 yd | |
| The Tunny Catch | 24 Burniston Road, Scarborough | 684 yd | |
| Alpamare Water Park | 28 Burniston Road, Scarborough | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boatmans Tavern | Boatmans Hut, Northstead Manor Gardens | 547 yd | |
| Newlands Park Hotel | Newlands Park Drive, Scarborough | 589 yd | |
| Taylor's Bar | Unit 3, The Corner | 817 yd | |
| Employees Welfare Club | Dean Road, Scarborough | 956 yd | |
| North Riding Hotel | 163 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Del Sorriss'o | 4 North Leas Shops, Scarborough | 148 yd | |
| Newlands Park Fisheries | 54 Newlands Park Drive, Newby | 442 yd | |
| Cheung's Take Away | 50 Newlands Park Drive, Scarborough | 558 yd | |
| Tagos | 41 Colescliffe Road, Scarborough | 576 yd | |
| North Bay Fisheries | 179 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food Store | 44-46 Newlands Park Drive, Scarborough | 558 yd | |
| Tesco | 83-85 Burniston Road, Scarborough | 684 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northstead County Primary School Maple Drive | grass pitches | 177 yd |
| Scarborough Indoor Swimming Pool (Closed) Ryndle Crescent | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 448 yd |
| Atlantis Waterpark (Closed) Peasholm Gap | swimming pool | 705 yd |
| Scarborough Bowls Centre ALEXANDRA BOWLS CENTRE ALEXANDRA BOWLS CENTRE PEASHOLM ROAD | indoor bowls | 895 yd |
| Barrowcliff Primary School ASH GROVE | grass pitches | 976 yd |
| Scarborough Cricket Club NORTH MARINE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.