Garfield Road is in Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO12 7LL 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 Garfield Road, Scarborough, YO12 7LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO12 7LN, YO12 7RR, YO12 7LQ, YO12 7LH, YO12 7LJ, YO12 7RS, YO12 7RP, YO12 7LW, YO12 7LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO12 7LL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 52.3% | 54.4% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 47.7% | 45.6% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 28.6% | 32.7% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 48% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 14.2% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 50.9% | 48.7% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 33.1% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 13.6% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 18.5% | 13.3% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 9.8% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 12.9% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 20.4% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 33.3% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.4% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 96.2% | 95.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 96% | 95.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garfield Road was 27.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.8% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Garfield Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Castle and the 730th lowest crime rate of 2,061 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Garfield Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2023-11-17 | £180,422 |
| 89 Garfield Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-11-13 | £151,221 |
| 103 Garfield Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2022-10-31 | £181,489 |
| 83 Garfield Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-08-19 | £173,224 |
| 87 Garfield Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2021-09-22 | £176,866 |
YO12 7LL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 906 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 | 540 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Maple Drive , YO12 6LP | 2out of 4 | 869 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 | 1,085 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School North Leas Avenue , YO12 6LX | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,498 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Roman Catholic School, Scarborough Sandybed Lane , Stepney Hill YO12 5LH | - not rated | 1,651 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 | 1,651 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scalby School Fieldstead Crescent , Newby YO12 6TH | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scalby Academy Fieldstead Crescent , Newby YO12 6TH | 3out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Coast College of Further and Higher Education Lady Edith's Drive , YO12 5RN | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough Sixth Form College Sandybed Lane , YO12 5LF | - not rated | 1,549 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 | 1,065 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bairnswood School Lady Ediths Park , YO12 5DR | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Academy Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QN | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QN | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farrow House (Continuum) 40 Avenue Victoria , YO11 2QT | - not rated | 1,940 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Coast Sight Support | Ground Floor At, 183 Dean Road | 179 yd | |
| Nishat Spice Restaurant | 47 Prospect Road, Scarborough | 292 yd | |
| Az | 89 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough | 528 yd | |
| The Almar | 116 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough | 669 yd | |
| Big Maya's Jerk | 3B - 3C Hoxton Road, Scarborough | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trafalgar | 60 Trafalgar Street West, Scarborough | 532 yd | |
| Employees Welfare Club | Dean Road, Scarborough | 540 yd | |
| Home Guard Club | Sherwood Street, Scarborough | 654 yd | |
| Roscoe's Bar | Roscoe Rooms, Roscoe Street | 681 yd | |
| The Spa | 45 Victoria Road, Scarborough | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cappleman's | 79A Murchison Street, Scarborough | 264 yd | |
| Hung Sing | 88 Prospect Road, Scarborough | 311 yd | |
| Hiko's Kebabland | 2 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough | 351 yd | |
| Carols Plaice | 3 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough | 351 yd | |
| Benny's Chinese Takeaway And Noodles Bar | 44 Prospect Road, Scarborough | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Northway, Scarborough | 622 yd | |
| Tesco | 17-19 Castle Road, Scarborough | 863 yd | |
| Premier North Marine | 22 - 24 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 1,015 yd | |
| Iceland | Units 2-3 Vernon Road, Scarborough | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Road Primary School WOOLER STREET | 556 yd | |
| Sunset 24/7 34A 34A BELLE VUE STREET | health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| B J Fitness Centre CLIFTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Northstead County Primary School Maple Drive | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Scarborough Cricket Club NORTH MARINE ROAD | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Scarborough Indoor Swimming Pool (Closed) Ryndle Crescent | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 987 yd |
| Body Torque WESTBOROUGH | health and fitness suite | 1,021 yd |
| Scarborough Bowls Centre ALEXANDRA BOWLS CENTRE ALEXANDRA BOWLS CENTRE PEASHOLM ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,039 yd |
| Ymca Scarborough YMCA CENTRE YMCA CENTRE ST THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,042 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.