Oakville Avenue is in Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO12 7NR 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 Oakville Avenue, Scarborough, YO12 7NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO12 7NP, YO12 7NW, YO12 7NS, YO12 7NN, YO12 7JH, YO12 7NL, YO12 7NA, YO12 7NG, YO12 7NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO12 7NR has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 52% | 50% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48% | 50% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 33.5% | 36.1% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 42.9% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 14.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 45.1% | 44% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 39.3% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.6% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 17.3% | 14.6% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 10% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 15.9% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 22.6% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 27.2% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.5% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.3% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 96.4% | 96.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 96.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakville Avenue was 28.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.0% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakville Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Castle and the 766th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oakville Avenue, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-07-26 | £272,069 |
| 37 Oakville Avenue, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-09-11 | £216,092 |
| 10 Oakville Avenue, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-07-28 | £84,498 |
| 23 Oakville Avenue, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2022-07-06 | £152,744 |
| 55 Oakville Avenue, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-10-06 | £150,458 |
YO12 7NR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,180 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Maple Drive , YO12 6LP | 3out of 4 | 622 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 | 825 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | 2out of 4 | 831 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrowcliff School Ash Grove , YO12 6NQ | 2out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friarage Community Primary School Friargate , YO11 1HS | 1out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough University Technical College Ashburn Road , YO11 2JW | 2out of 4 | 1,791 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 | 1,904 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | 1out of 4 | 2,057 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 | 1,771 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 | 1,304 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Academy Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QN | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead School Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA | 4out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 3,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Coast Sight Support | Ground Floor At, 183 Dean Road | 128 yd | |
| Az | 89 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough | 322 yd | |
| The Almar | 116 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough | 394 yd | |
| Bella Rose | 181A Columbus Ravine, Scarborough | 425 yd | |
| Peasholm Cafe | Peasholm Park, Columbus Ravine | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employees Welfare Club | Dean Road, Scarborough | 414 yd | |
| The Trafalgar | 60 Trafalgar Street West, Scarborough | 577 yd | |
| North Riding Hotel | 163 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 735 yd | |
| West Riding | 26 Castle Road, Scarborough | 742 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales Inn | 2 Castle Road, Scarborough | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Black Chippy | 55 Dean Road, Scarborough | 414 yd | |
| North Bay Fisheries | 179 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough | 425 yd | |
| Hiko's Kebabland | 2 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough | 436 yd | |
| Carols Plaice | 3 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough | 436 yd | |
| Cappleman's | 79A Murchison Street, Scarborough | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Northway, Scarborough | 692 yd | |
| Tesco | 17-19 Castle Road, Scarborough | 795 yd | |
| Premier North Marine | 22 - 24 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 870 yd | |
| Iceland | Units 2-3 Vernon Road, Scarborough | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| B J Fitness Centre CLIFTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 688 yd |
| Scarborough Indoor Swimming Pool (Closed) Ryndle Crescent | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 699 yd |
| Scarborough Cricket Club NORTH MARINE ROAD | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Northstead County Primary School Maple Drive | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Scarborough Bowls Centre ALEXANDRA BOWLS CENTRE ALEXANDRA BOWLS CENTRE PEASHOLM ROAD | indoor bowls | 757 yd |
| Sunset 24/7 34A 34A BELLE VUE STREET | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Gladstone Road Primary School WOOLER STREET | 810 yd | |
| Atlantis Waterpark (Closed) Peasholm Gap | swimming pool | 810 yd |
| Ymca Scarborough YMCA CENTRE YMCA CENTRE ST THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Body Torque WESTBOROUGH | health and fitness suite | 1,009 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.