Nelson Street is in Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO12 7TA is located in the Castle 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 Nelson Street, Scarborough, YO12 7TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO12 7JP, YO12 7SY, YO12 7SX, YO12 7AU, YO12 7JR, YO12 7AG, YO12 7JS, YO12 7SH, YO12 7BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO12 7TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.9% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 7TA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% 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 | 43.1% | 56.1% | 13.0% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 22.1% | -13.7% | 44.2% | -22.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 13.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 48% | 39% | -9.0% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 40.7% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 16.2% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 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.
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 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 16.5% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.9% | 13.6% | -9.3% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 21.9% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 17.9% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 21.9% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 96.6% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
In this area, 92.9% 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% | 92.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 93.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 27.3% | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Street was 22.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.6% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Nelson Street has the 5th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Castle and the 599th lowest crime rate of 2,061 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Nelson Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2026-03-12 | £82,000 |
| 110 Nelson Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-11-07 | £113,885 |
| 3 Westwood Apartments, 83 Nelson Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2025-10-09 | £59,200 |
| 75 Nelson Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2025-08-15 | £123,819 |
| 101 Nelson Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-03-28 | £101,896 |
The percentage of student residents living in YO12 7TA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 697 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Road Junior School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | - not rated | 508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friarage Community Academy Friargate , YO11 1HS | 2out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friarage Community Primary School Friargate , YO11 1HS | - not rated | 987 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Maple Drive , YO12 6LP | 2out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Community 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 | 1,381 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Roman Catholic School, Scarborough Sandybed Lane , Stepney Hill YO12 5LH | - not rated | 1,831 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 | 1,831 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scalby School Fieldstead Crescent , Newby YO12 6TH | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scalby Academy Fieldstead Crescent , Newby YO12 6TH | 3out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,802 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 | 1,918 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 | 735 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farrow House (Continuum) 40 Avenue Victoria , YO11 2QT | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bairnswood School Lady Ediths Park , YO12 5DR | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote School Filey Road , YO11 2TT | - not rated | 1,886 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Academy Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QN | 3out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | 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 | 206 yd | |
| Big Maya's Jerk | 3B - 3C Hoxton Road, Scarborough | 245 yd | |
| The Jam Jar | 47 Victoria Road, Scarborough | 252 yd | |
| Mojo's Music Cafe | 55 Victoria Road, Scarborough | 257 yd | |
| Azzaro | 63 Victoria Road, Scarborough | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trafalgar | 60 Trafalgar Street West, Scarborough | 87 yd | |
| The Spa | 45 Victoria Road, Scarborough | 257 yd | |
| Employees Welfare Club | Dean Road, Scarborough | 296 yd | |
| Home Guard Club | Sherwood Street, Scarborough | 349 yd | |
| West Riding | 26 Castle Road, Scarborough | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiko's Kebabland | 2 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough | 95 yd | |
| Carols Plaice | 3 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough | 95 yd | |
| Benny's Chinese Takeaway And Noodles Bar | 44 Prospect Road, Scarborough | 109 yd | |
| Deans@Northway | 86 Northway, Scarborough | 147 yd | |
| New Kam Sang | 51 Hoxton Road, Scarborough | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Northway, Scarborough | 190 yd | |
| Tesco | 17-19 Castle Road, Scarborough | 452 yd | |
| Iceland | Units 2-3 Vernon Road, Scarborough | 598 yd | |
| One Stop | 19 Huntriss Row, Scarborough | 650 yd | |
| Premier North Marine | 22 - 24 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 663 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| B J Fitness Centre CLIFTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 322 yd |
| Sunset 24/7 34A 34A BELLE VUE STREET | health and fitness suite | 338 yd |
| Gladstone Road Primary School WOOLER STREET | 494 yd | |
| Body Torque WESTBOROUGH | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| Ymca Scarborough YMCA CENTRE YMCA CENTRE ST THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| Scarborough Cricket Club NORTH MARINE ROAD | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Royal Scarborough) ST. NICHOLAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 764 yd |
| Swallow Leisure (St Nicholas Hotel) (Closed) St. Nicholas Cliff | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 797 yd |
| Scarborough Bowls Centre ALEXANDRA BOWLS CENTRE ALEXANDRA BOWLS CENTRE PEASHOLM ROAD | indoor bowls | 950 yd |
| Crown Spa 8-10 8-10 ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,041 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 | 1.8% |
| 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 | 98.2% |
| Median download speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.