Dean Road is in Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO12 7SN 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 Dean Road, Scarborough, YO12 7SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO12 7PJ, YO12 7SR, YO11 1XA, YO12 7PH, YO11 1BG, YO11 1XE, YO11 1DE, YO11 1DB, YO11 1BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO12 7SN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 7SN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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 | 38.4% | 45.2% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 27.4% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 12.3% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 11% | 11.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 | 37.7% | 42.1% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 33.3% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 19.1% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 4.2% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 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.
In the area around YO12 7SN this area, 30.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 30.1% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 13.3% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 17.3% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 11.2% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 20.1% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 94.2% | 88.7% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 91.7% | 80.3% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 11.3% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 7.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 80.3% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 11.3% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56% | 76.7% | -20.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 32.4% | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dean Road was 125.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.9% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dean Road has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Castle and the 239th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dean Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2024-04-19 | £129,091 |
| 31 Dean Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-08-11 | £124,192 |
| 1 Dean Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-07-01 | £147,170 |
| 27 Dean Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2020-10-13 | £156,285 |
| 2 Dean Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-11-14 | £103,137 |
YO12 7SN 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 | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 936 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 | 677 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | 2out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Maple Drive , YO12 6LP | 3out of 4 | 1,255 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 | 1,423 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrowcliff School Ash Grove , YO12 6NQ | 2out of 4 | 1,872 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 | 1,629 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 | 2,129 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scalby School Fieldstead Crescent , Newby YO12 6TH | 3out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | 1out of 4 | 2,592 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 | 2,097 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 | 891 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Academy Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QN | 3out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead School Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA | 4out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 2,564 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon | 37 Dean Road, Scarborough | 10 yd | |
| Laceys Cafe | 47 Dean Road, Scarborough | 10 yd | |
| La Pizzeria Time | 43 Castle Road, Scarborough | 115 yd | |
| Cafe 82 | 82 Castle Road, Scarborough | 135 yd | |
| Stewart's Coffee Junction | 58 Aberdeen Walk, Scarborough | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Riding | 26 Castle Road, Scarborough | 102 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales Inn | 2 Castle Road, Scarborough | 102 yd | |
| Castle Tavern | 49 Castle Road, Scarborough | 115 yd | |
| Mcginitys | 66 St Thomas Street, Scarborough | 252 yd | |
| Indigo Alley | 4 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Pizza | 37A Dean Road, Scarborough | 10 yd | |
| Bo Wah House | 21 Dean Road, Scarborough | 10 yd | |
| Sabroso Burrito & Nacho Bar | 13 Dean Road, Scarborough | 10 yd | |
| Kin Shing | 7 Dean Road, Scarborough | 10 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 3, 17-29 Castle Road | 115 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 17-19 Castle Road, Scarborough | 115 yd | |
| Premier North Marine | 22 - 24 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 281 yd | |
| Aldi | Northway, Scarborough | 367 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 8 Newborough, Scarborough | 448 yd | |
| Iceland | Units 2-3 Vernon Road, Scarborough | 452 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| B J Fitness Centre CLIFTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 95 yd |
| Ymca Scarborough YMCA CENTRE YMCA CENTRE ST THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite | 274 yd |
| Body Torque WESTBOROUGH | health and fitness suite | 364 yd |
| Scarborough Cricket Club NORTH MARINE ROAD | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Royal Scarborough) ST. NICHOLAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 550 yd |
| Sunset 24/7 34A 34A BELLE VUE STREET | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Swallow Leisure (St Nicholas Hotel) (Closed) St. Nicholas Cliff | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 654 yd |
| Scarborough Bowls Centre ALEXANDRA BOWLS CENTRE ALEXANDRA BOWLS CENTRE PEASHOLM ROAD | indoor bowls | 742 yd |
| Gladstone Road Primary School WOOLER STREET | 854 yd | |
| Atlantis Waterpark (Closed) Peasholm Gap | swimming pool | 1,021 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 | 68.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.