North Marine Road is in Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO12 7BA is located in the Northstead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scarborough and Whitby. This postcode has been in use since 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Marine Road, Scarborough, YO12 7BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO12 7HU, YO12 7HY, YO12 7HZ, YO12 7HX, YO12 7JD, YO12 7TS, YO12 7TR, YO12 7TH, YO12 7HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO12 7BA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 44.7% | 49.9% | 5.2% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 55.3% | 50.1% | -5.2% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around YO12 7BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.4% | 44.3% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 27.3% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -16.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 14.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 8.4% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 40.9% | 35.4% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -13.0% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 38.4% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 20.1% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 20.2% | 21.5% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 7.8% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 14.8% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 8.1% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 14.5% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 30.4% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2.8% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.8% | 96.1% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 82.4% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 15.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 82.6% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 5.1% | -1.8% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 6.7% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 7.7% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Marine Road was 41.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.3% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
North Marine Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Castle and the 982nd highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Queens Parade, 149 North Marine Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £116,000 | 2007-08-03 | £130,236 |
| Flat 3 Queens Parade, 149 North Marine Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £113,000 | 2007-06-22 | £126,294 |
| Duplex Apartment 149 Queens Parade, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2007-04-27 | £190,810 |
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 61 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,521 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friarage Community Primary School Friargate , YO11 1HS | 1out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Maple Drive , YO12 6LP | 3out of 4 | 1,023 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 | 1,109 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | 2out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrowcliff School Ash Grove , YO12 6NQ | 2out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,092 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough University Technical College Ashburn Road , YO11 2JW | 2out of 4 | 2,210 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy Sandybed Lane , Stepney YO12 5LH | 3out of 4 | 2,564 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | 1out of 4 | 2,784 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | 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 | 2,469 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit Valley Bridge Parade , YO11 2PG | 3out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Academy Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QN | 3out of 4 | 2,467 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead School Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA | 4out of 4 | 2,861 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 3,156 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Bay Cafe | 170 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 54 yd | |
| Oasis Cafe | Royal Albert Drive, Scarborough | 117 yd | |
| Peasholm Grill House | 33 Victoria Park Avenue, Scarborough | 133 yd | |
| Alexandra Bowls Centre | Peasholm Road, Scarborough | 240 yd | |
| The Hideout | The Hideout, 173 Columbus Ravine | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Riding Hotel | 163 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 5 yd | |
| The Albert Hotel | 58 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 353 yd | |
| Taylor's Bar | Unit 3, The Corner | 453 yd | |
| Indigo Alley | 4 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 525 yd | |
| Employees Welfare Club | Dean Road, Scarborough | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Bay Fisheries | 179 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough | 306 yd | |
| La Unica | 50 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 353 yd | |
| Scooped | Unit 8, The Corner | 453 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Go | 10 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 525 yd | |
| Fat Fergies Kitchen | 2 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier North Marine | 22 - 24 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 499 yd | |
| Tesco | 17-19 Castle Road, Scarborough | 678 yd | |
| Aldi | Northway, Scarborough | 929 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 8 Newborough, Scarborough | 966 yd | |
| One Stop | 19 Huntriss Row, Scarborough | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scarborough Cricket Club NORTH MARINE ROAD | grass pitches | 133 yd |
| Scarborough Bowls Centre ALEXANDRA BOWLS CENTRE ALEXANDRA BOWLS CENTRE PEASHOLM ROAD | indoor bowls | 149 yd |
| Atlantis Waterpark (Closed) Peasholm Gap | swimming pool | 474 yd |
| Scarborough Indoor Swimming Pool (Closed) Ryndle Crescent | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 646 yd |
| Ymca Scarborough YMCA CENTRE YMCA CENTRE ST THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| B J Fitness Centre CLIFTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Body Torque WESTBOROUGH | health and fitness suite | 922 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Royal Scarborough) ST. NICHOLAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,070 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.