North Cliff Avenue is in Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO12 6PW is located in the Northstead 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 Cliff Avenue, Scarborough, YO12 6PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO12 6PR, YO12 6QF, YO12 6QE, YO12 6QD, YO12 6PD, YO12 6PZ, YO12 6PE, YO12 6QS, YO12 6QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO12 6PW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 6PW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.1% 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 | 25.4% | 21.2% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 64.1% | 4.3% | 44.2% | 19.9% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 49% | 50.2% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 33.3% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 15.9% | 8.3% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 11% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 5.8% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 12.8% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 18.6% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 41.3% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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 | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.5% | 98% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 96.5% | 93.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 94.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 61.4% | 46.2% | 15.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Cliff Avenue was 203.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.8% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
North Cliff Avenue has the 31st highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Castle and the 117th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 821.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 North Cliff Avenue, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-09-25 | £285,728 |
| 17 North Cliff Avenue, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-03-29 | £397,982 |
| 31 North Cliff Avenue, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2018-05-17 | £394,333 |
| 3 North Cliff Avenue, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2015-09-07 | £410,935 |
| 11 North Cliff Avenue, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2015-09-04 | £293,815 |
YO12 6PW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
YO12 6PW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in YO12 6PW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,578 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 | 778 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Maple Drive , YO12 6LP | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrowcliff School Ash Grove , YO12 6NQ | 2out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newby and Scalby Primary School The Green , Newby YO12 5JA | 3out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friarage Community Primary School Friargate , YO11 1HS | 1out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,402 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | 1out of 4 | 2,864 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 | 3,177 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough University Technical College Ashburn Road , YO11 2JW | 2out of 4 | 3,207 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 | 2,963 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 | 2,621 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit Valley Bridge Parade , YO11 2PG | 3out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead School Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA | 4out of 4 | 3,790 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 4,353 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby Catering | North Cliff Golf Club, North Cliff Avenue | 2 yd | |
| The Tunny Catch | 24 Burniston Road, Scarborough | 300 yd | |
| Alpamare Water Park | 28 Burniston Road, Scarborough | 300 yd | |
| The Beach Kiosk | The Beach, Foreshore Road | 363 yd | |
| Sea Life Centre | Scalby Mills Road, Scarborough | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ivanhoe | Scalby Mills Road, Scarborough | 353 yd | |
| Old Scalby Mills | Scalby Mills Road, Scarborough | 353 yd | |
| The Boatmans Tavern | Boatmans Hut, Northstead Manor Gardens | 650 yd | |
| Newlands Park Hotel | Newlands Park Drive, Scarborough | 668 yd | |
| Taylor's Bar | Unit 3, The Corner | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVS Cafe And Shop | Scarborough Hospital, Woodlands Drive | 192 yd | |
| Cheung's Take Away | 50 Newlands Park Drive, Scarborough | 734 yd | |
| Newlands Park Fisheries | 54 Newlands Park Drive, Newby | 758 yd | |
| Scooped | Unit 8, The Corner | 831 yd | |
| Pizza Del Sorriss'o | 4 North Leas Shops, Scarborough | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 83-85 Burniston Road, Scarborough | 300 yd | |
| Co-operative Food Store | 44-46 Newlands Park Drive, Scarborough | 734 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scarborough North Cliff Golf Club NORTHCLIFF AVENUE | golf | 288 yd |
| Scarborough Indoor Swimming Pool (Closed) Ryndle Crescent | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 738 yd |
| Atlantis Waterpark (Closed) Peasholm Gap | swimming pool | 801 yd |
| Northstead County Primary School Maple Drive | grass pitches | 951 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 | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.