Burniston Road is in Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO12 6QU 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 Burniston Road, Scarborough, YO12 6QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO12 6DF, YO12 6DE, YO12 6QD, YO12 6PW, YO12 6QE, YO12 6QG, YO12 6PL, YO12 6QF, YO12 6RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO12 6QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.6% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 6QU 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 | 21.1% | 26.1% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 52.1% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 8% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 10.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 | 43.6% | 47.4% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 37.2% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10.2% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 14% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 9.7% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 14.8% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 11% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 20.8% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 27.1% | -6.7% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.5% | 97.5% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 97.4% | 93.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 93.5% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.3% | 37.2% | -10.9% |
| Christian | 65.7% | 46.2% | 19.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burniston Road was 315.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 441.4% higher than the Newby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burniston Road has the highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Newby and the 59th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 247.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 Burniston Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £483,000 | 2023-10-12 | £499,905 |
| 91 Burniston Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,500 | 2020-10-02 | £247,419 |
| 103 Burniston Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-01-25 | £346,283 |
| 87 Burniston Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2014-10-24 | £309,615 |
| 89 Burniston Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2014-10-21 | £259,986 |
YO12 6QU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 6QU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,640 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 | 728 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Maple Drive , YO12 6LP | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newby and Scalby Primary School The Green , Newby YO12 5JA | 3out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrowcliff School Ash Grove , YO12 6NQ | 2out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | 2out of 4 | 2,293 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 | 1,206 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | 1out of 4 | 2,743 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 | 3,139 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough University Technical College Ashburn Road , YO11 2JW | 2out of 4 | 3,244 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 | 2,907 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 | 2,517 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit Valley Bridge Parade , YO11 2PG | 3out of 4 | 2,734 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead School Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA | 4out of 4 | 3,806 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 4,441 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 | 221 yd | |
| The Tunny Catch | 24 Burniston Road, Scarborough | 247 yd | |
| Alpamare Water Park | 28 Burniston Road, Scarborough | 247 yd | |
| The Beach Kiosk | The Beach, Foreshore Road | 584 yd | |
| Sea Life Centre | Scalby Mills Road, Scarborough | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ivanhoe | Scalby Mills Road, Scarborough | 347 yd | |
| Old Scalby Mills | Scalby Mills Road, Scarborough | 347 yd | |
| Newlands Park Hotel | Newlands Park Drive, Scarborough | 522 yd | |
| The Boatmans Tavern | Boatmans Hut, Northstead Manor Gardens | 767 yd | |
| Taylor's Bar | Unit 3, The Corner | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVS Cafe And Shop | Scarborough Hospital, Woodlands Drive | 398 yd | |
| Cheung's Take Away | 50 Newlands Park Drive, Scarborough | 592 yd | |
| Newlands Park Fisheries | 54 Newlands Park Drive, Newby | 646 yd | |
| Scooped | Unit 8, The Corner | 998 yd | |
| Tagos | 41 Colescliffe Road, Scarborough | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 83-85 Burniston Road, Scarborough | 247 yd | |
| Co-operative Food Store | 44-46 Newlands Park Drive, Scarborough | 592 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scarborough North Cliff Golf Club NORTHCLIFF AVENUE | golf | 498 yd |
| Scarborough Indoor Swimming Pool (Closed) Ryndle Crescent | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 831 yd |
| Northstead County Primary School Maple Drive | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Atlantis Waterpark (Closed) Peasholm Gap | swimming pool | 950 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 | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.