Rothbury Street is in Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO12 7DT is located in the Castle 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 Rothbury Street, Scarborough, YO12 7DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO12 7BS, YO12 7DE, YO12 7DR, YO12 7JZ, YO12 7DQ, YO12 7DF, YO12 7DS, YO12 7DG, YO12 7DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO12 7DT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 53.7% | 53.8% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 46.3% | 46.2% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 7DT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 44.9% | 48.1% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 28.5% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 16.9% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 50.5% | 48.2% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 31.7% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 15.4% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 20.4% | 20.3% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 10.7% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 11.1% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 10.3% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 18.8% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 25.3% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 94% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 93.2% | 88.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 88.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.4% | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rothbury Street was 31.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.0% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rothbury Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Castle and the 861st lowest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Rothbury Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2023-12-18 | £90,588 |
| 86A Rothbury Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-05-13 | £222,456 |
| 86A Rothbury Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-07-10 | £154,697 |
| 67 Rothbury Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-05-24 | £160,333 |
| 53 Rothbury Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2018-09-17 | £99,212 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 519 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Road Junior School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | - not rated | 142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | 3out of 4 | 155 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Maple Drive , YO12 6LP | 2out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friarage Community Academy Friargate , YO11 1HS | 2out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friarage Community Primary School Friargate , YO11 1HS | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough University Technical College Ashburn Road , YO11 2JW | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Roman Catholic School, Scarborough Sandybed Lane , Stepney Hill YO12 5LH | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy Sandybed Lane , Stepney YO12 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | 2out of 4 | 1,968 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 | 1,385 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yorkshire Coast College of Further and Higher Education Lady Edith's Drive , YO12 5RN | - not rated | 1,624 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 | - not rated | 728 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bairnswood School Lady Ediths Park , YO12 5DR | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farrow House (Continuum) 40 Avenue Victoria , YO11 2QT | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Academy Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QN | 3out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QN | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nishat Spice Restaurant | 47 Prospect Road, Scarborough | 244 yd | |
| Embers | 138 Victoria Road, Scarborough | 454 yd | |
| Cardigans | 190 - 192 Victoria Road, Scarborough | 460 yd | |
| The BellyRub | 130 Victoria Road, Scarborough | 471 yd | |
| Tops | 121 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roscoe's Bar | Roscoe Rooms, Roscoe Street | 302 yd | |
| Home Guard Club | Sherwood Street, Scarborough | 363 yd | |
| The Ship | 71 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough | 460 yd | |
| The Trafalgar | 60 Trafalgar Street West, Scarborough | 475 yd | |
| Scarborough Club Institute | 76 Westborough, Scarborough | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hung Sing | 88 Prospect Road, Scarborough | 225 yd | |
| Cappleman's | 79A Murchison Street, Scarborough | 254 yd | |
| Benny's Chinese Takeaway And Noodles Bar | 44 Prospect Road, Scarborough | 310 yd | |
| Deans@Northway | 86 Northway, Scarborough | 325 yd | |
| Hiko's Kebabland | 2 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Northway, Scarborough | 489 yd | |
| Tesco | 17-19 Castle Road, Scarborough | 854 yd | |
| Iceland | Units 2-3 Vernon Road, Scarborough | 889 yd | |
| One Stop | 19 Huntriss Row, Scarborough | 952 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 8 Newborough, Scarborough | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Road Primary School WOOLER STREET | 157 yd | |
| Sunset 24/7 34A 34A BELLE VUE STREET | health and fitness suite | 293 yd |
| B J Fitness Centre CLIFTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| Body Torque WESTBOROUGH | health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| Ymca Scarborough YMCA CENTRE YMCA CENTRE ST THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,045 yd |
| Swallow Leisure (St Nicholas Hotel) (Closed) St. Nicholas Cliff | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,047 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Royal Scarborough) ST. NICHOLAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,069 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.3 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 | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.