Prospect Road is in Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO12 7LA 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 Prospect Road, Scarborough, YO12 7LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO12 7LF, YO12 7RP, YO12 7LG, YO12 7JZ, YO12 7RU, YO12 7DW, YO12 7RX, YO12 7BS, YO12 7LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO12 7LA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 57.2% | 52.1% | -5.1% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 42.8% | 47.9% | 5.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.6% | 34.8% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 41.8% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 13.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 47.9% | 47% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 32.5% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 16.3% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 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 | 21.2% | 15.2% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 8.2% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 14.4% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 19.3% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 34.2% | 16.1% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.2% | 93.7% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 91.8% | 92.5% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 92.5% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prospect Road was 6.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.8% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prospect Road has the lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Castle and the 75th lowest crime rate of 2,061 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 Prospect Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-05-30 | £118,721 |
| 136 Prospect Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2024-10-02 | £130,427 |
| 154 Prospect Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2024-04-05 | £176,307 |
| 152 Prospect Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-06-19 | £156,116 |
| 154 Prospect Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,500 | 2022-04-20 | £119,640 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 674 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 | 297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | 3out of 4 | 310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Maple Drive , YO12 6LP | 2out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrowcliff Community Junior School Hatterboard Drive , YO12 6NQ | - not rated | 1,301 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 | 1,322 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,255 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Roman Catholic School, Scarborough Sandybed Lane , Stepney Hill YO12 5LH | - not rated | 1,484 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 | 1,484 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raincliffe School Lady Ediths Drive , YO12 5RL | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,422 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 | 1,544 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 | 863 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bairnswood School Lady Ediths Park , YO12 5DR | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Academy Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QN | 3out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QN | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farrow House (Continuum) 40 Avenue Victoria , YO11 2QT | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 195 yd | |
| Yorkshire Coast Sight Support | Ground Floor At, 183 Dean Road | 415 yd | |
| Embers | 138 Victoria Road, Scarborough | 558 yd | |
| The BellyRub | 130 Victoria Road, Scarborough | 568 yd | |
| Azzaro | 63 Victoria Road, Scarborough | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roscoe's Bar | Roscoe Rooms, Roscoe Street | 452 yd | |
| Home Guard Club | Sherwood Street, Scarborough | 470 yd | |
| The Trafalgar | 60 Trafalgar Street West, Scarborough | 476 yd | |
| The Spa | 45 Victoria Road, Scarborough | 598 yd | |
| The Ship | 71 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cappleman's | 79A Murchison Street, Scarborough | 186 yd | |
| Hung Sing | 88 Prospect Road, Scarborough | 193 yd | |
| Benny's Chinese Takeaway And Noodles Bar | 44 Prospect Road, Scarborough | 301 yd | |
| Hiko's Kebabland | 2 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough | 321 yd | |
| Carols Plaice | 3 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Northway, Scarborough | 526 yd | |
| Tesco | 17-19 Castle Road, Scarborough | 853 yd | |
| Iceland | Units 2-3 Vernon Road, Scarborough | 949 yd | |
| One Stop | 19 Huntriss Row, Scarborough | 1,008 yd | |
| Premier North Marine | 22 - 24 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Road Primary School WOOLER STREET | 314 yd | |
| Sunset 24/7 34A 34A BELLE VUE STREET | health and fitness suite | 405 yd |
| B J Fitness Centre CLIFTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| Body Torque WESTBOROUGH | health and fitness suite | 953 yd |
| Ymca Scarborough YMCA CENTRE YMCA CENTRE ST THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,043 yd |
| Scarborough Cricket Club NORTH MARINE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 43.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.68 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.