Trafalgar Road is in Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO12 7QR 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 Trafalgar Road, Scarborough, YO12 7QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO12 7RE, YO12 7RF, YO12 7RD, YO12 7PZ, YO12 7QG, YO12 7QZ, YO12 7PY, YO12 7QD, YO12 7RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO12 7QR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 50.8% | 49.4% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.6% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 43.8% | 37.5% | -6.3% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 36.5% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 17.2% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 47.7% | 56.3% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 28% | -10.5% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 12.6% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 17.9% | 14.1% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 11.5% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.9% | 18.2% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.4% | 21.9% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 29.7% | 16.3% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 4% | 0.5% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 97.6% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 96.2% | 88.1% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 87.8% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Poland | 6% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Trafalgar Road was 143.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.2% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Trafalgar Road has the 40th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Castle and the 198th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 560.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 Trafalgar Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-12-08 | £95,527 |
| 84 Trafalgar Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2023-09-08 | £148,737 |
| 69 Trafalgar Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-11-30 | £164,440 |
| 90 Trafalgar Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-10-18 | £123,575 |
| 79 Trafalgar Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2022-06-14 | £150,721 |
YO12 7QR 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 | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,240 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 | 883 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Maple Drive , YO12 6LP | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | 2out of 4 | 978 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 | 1,099 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrowcliff School Ash Grove , YO12 6NQ | 2out of 4 | 1,706 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,925 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scalby School Fieldstead Crescent , Newby YO12 6TH | 3out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy Sandybed Lane , Stepney YO12 5LH | 3out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | 1out of 4 | 2,555 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 | 2,190 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 | 1,243 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Academy Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QN | 3out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead School Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA | 4out of 4 | 2,571 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 2,931 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Rose | 181A Columbus Ravine, Scarborough | 158 yd | |
| The Hideout | The Hideout, 173 Columbus Ravine | 188 yd | |
| Az | 89 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough | 199 yd | |
| The Almar | 116 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough | 207 yd | |
| Peasholm Grill House | 33 Victoria Park Avenue, Scarborough | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employees Welfare Club | Dean Road, Scarborough | 256 yd | |
| North Riding Hotel | 163 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 301 yd | |
| The Albert Hotel | 58 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 318 yd | |
| Indigo Alley | 4 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 425 yd | |
| West Riding | 26 Castle Road, Scarborough | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Bay Fisheries | 179 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough | 158 yd | |
| Penny Black Chippy | 55 Dean Road, Scarborough | 256 yd | |
| La Unica | 50 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 318 yd | |
| Champion Pizza | 37A Dean Road, Scarborough | 379 yd | |
| Bo Wah House | 21 Dean Road, Scarborough | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier North Marine | 22 - 24 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 412 yd | |
| Tesco | 17-19 Castle Road, Scarborough | 473 yd | |
| Aldi | Northway, Scarborough | 648 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 8 Newborough, Scarborough | 799 yd | |
| Iceland | Units 2-3 Vernon Road, Scarborough | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scarborough Cricket Club NORTH MARINE ROAD | grass pitches | 230 yd |
| Scarborough Bowls Centre ALEXANDRA BOWLS CENTRE ALEXANDRA BOWLS CENTRE PEASHOLM ROAD | indoor bowls | 403 yd |
| B J Fitness Centre CLIFTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 445 yd |
| Ymca Scarborough YMCA CENTRE YMCA CENTRE ST THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Atlantis Waterpark (Closed) Peasholm Gap | swimming pool | 653 yd |
| Scarborough Indoor Swimming Pool (Closed) Ryndle Crescent | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 724 yd |
| Body Torque WESTBOROUGH | health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| Sunset 24/7 34A 34A BELLE VUE STREET | health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Royal Scarborough) ST. NICHOLAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 905 yd |
| Swallow Leisure (St Nicholas Hotel) (Closed) St. Nicholas Cliff | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,022 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 | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.