Victoria Park, Scarborough, YO12 7TS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO12 7TS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.5%	50.6%	-0.9%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	48.5%	49.4%	0.9%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

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	32.4%	38.3%	5.9%	37.9%	0.4%
Married: Opposite sex	40.1%	36.8%	-3.3%	44.2%	-7.4%
Married: Same sex	2.7%	1.4%	-1.3%	0.3%	1.1%
Separated	5%	5.3%	0.3%	2.2%	3.1%
Divorced	10.8%	11.5%	0.7%	9.1%	2.4%
Widowed	9%	6.7%	-2.3%	6.1%	0.6%

Health

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	43.7%	48.6%	4.9%	48.4%	0.2%
Good health	31.7%	31.2%	-0.5%	33.6%	-2.4%
Fair health	13.8%	12.6%	-1.2%	12.7%	-0.1%
Bad health	9%	7.1%	-1.9%	4.0%	3.1%
Very bad health	1.9%	0.4%	-1.5%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	28.4%	19.2%	-9.2%	18.2%	1.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.4%	11.5%	-7.9%	9.6%	1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.3%	15.4%	0.1%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	9.6%	6.0%	5.3%	4.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.9%	15.4%	5.5%	16.9%	-1.5%
Degree or Similar	20.3%	25%	4.7%	33.8%	-8.8%
Other	3.2%	3.8%	0.6%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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)
Chinese	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	2%	2.0%	3.1%	-1.1%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	96.3%	94.4%	-1.9%	81.4%	13.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Arab	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Other	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.7% 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	94.8%	89.7%	-5.1%	83.2%	6.5%
European Union	1.1%	6%	4.9%	6.1%	-0.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	3.2%	1.7%	5.6%	-2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.8%	89.3%	-5.5%	83.2%	6.1%
10+ Years	0%	2%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.8%
5-10 Years	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	1.9%	3.2%	1.3%	2.2%	1.0%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	4.3%	1.7%	1.9%	2.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.6%	76.7%	-9.1%
Portugal	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Spain	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Romania	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Southern Asia	2%	1.2%	0.8%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	25.3%	13.5%	11.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.4%	37.2%	10.2%
Christian	46.6%	46.2%	0.4%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Victoria Park Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Park was 568.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.2% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Victoria Park has the 10th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Castle and the 25th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 205.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£28,900

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in YO12 7TS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Victoria Park are based on 19 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Yorkshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Victoria Park, Scarborough, YO12 7TS

Estimated Average Property Prices for YO12 7TS

Average Price
£180,636

Semi-Detached
£200,414

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£122,503

Other
£450,313

Estimated Average Property Prices for Victoria Park

Average Price
£158,076

Semi-Detached
£193,760

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£121,624

Other
£453,527

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Victoria ParkStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Victoria Park, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£100,000	2023-07-07	£101,126
9 Victoria Park, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£166,850	2020-10-23	£207,969
21 - 23 Victoria Park, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£380,999	2019-03-15	£453,527
13 Victoria Park, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£178,000	2018-11-23	£233,486
5A Victoria Park, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2017-08-21	£178,073

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for YO12 7TS

Employment

YO12 7TS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	65
Retired	48
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	17
Other	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	31
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Human health and social work activities	16
Construction	12
Education	7
Other	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Manufacturing	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Childhaven Community Nursery School 13 Belgrave Crescent , YO11 1UB	4out of 4	1,522 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Maple Drive , YO12 6LP	3out of 4	902 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	989 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Friarage Community Primary School Friargate , YO11 1HS	1out of 4	1,007 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD	2out of 4	1,250 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barrowcliff School Ash Grove , YO12 6NQ	2out of 4	1,754 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Scalby School Fieldstead Crescent , Newby YO12 6TH	3out of 4	1,971 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Scarborough University Technical College Ashburn Road , YO11 2JW	2out of 4	2,204 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	2,507 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW	1out of 4	2,684 yd	Academy sponsor led	-	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Scarborough Sixth Form College Sandybed Lane , YO12 5LF	- not rated	2,399 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit Valley Bridge Parade , YO11 2PG	3out of 4	1,521 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Woodlands Academy Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QN	3out of 4	2,369 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springhead School Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA	4out of 4	2,847 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA	- not rated	3,199 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Peasholm Grill House	33 Victoria Park Avenue, Scarborough	47 yd
North Bay Cafe	170 North Marine Road, Scarborough	116 yd
Alexandra Bowls Centre	Peasholm Road, Scarborough	134 yd
The Hideout	The Hideout, 173 Columbus Ravine	154 yd
Oasis Cafe	Royal Albert Drive, Scarborough	207 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
North Riding Hotel	163 North Marine Road, Scarborough	123 yd
Taylor's Bar	Unit 3, The Corner	399 yd
The Albert Hotel	58 North Marine Road, Scarborough	440 yd
Employees Welfare Club	Dean Road, Scarborough	529 yd
The Boatmans Tavern	Boatmans Hut, Northstead Manor Gardens	567 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
North Bay Fisheries	179 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough	229 yd
Scooped	Unit 8, The Corner	399 yd
La Unica	50 North Marine Road, Scarborough	440 yd
Penny Black Chippy	55 Dean Road, Scarborough	529 yd
Pizza 2 Go	10 North Marine Road, Scarborough	603 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Premier North Marine	22 - 24 North Marine Road, Scarborough	581 yd
Tesco	17-19 Castle Road, Scarborough	724 yd
Aldi	Northway, Scarborough	929 yd
Marks & Spencer	8 Newborough, Scarborough	1,031 yd
Iceland	Units 2-3 Vernon Road, Scarborough	1,078 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Scarborough Bowls Centre ALEXANDRA BOWLS CENTRE ALEXANDRA BOWLS CENTRE PEASHOLM ROAD	indoor bowls	128 yd
Scarborough Cricket Club NORTH MARINE ROAD	grass pitches	220 yd
Atlantis Waterpark (Closed) Peasholm Gap	swimming pool	393 yd
Scarborough Indoor Swimming Pool (Closed) Ryndle Crescent	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	535 yd
B J Fitness Centre CLIFTON STREET	health and fitness suite	718 yd
Ymca Scarborough YMCA CENTRE YMCA CENTRE ST THOMAS STREET	health and fitness suite	740 yd
Body Torque WESTBOROUGH	health and fitness suite	977 yd
Northstead County Primary School Maple Drive	grass pitches	1,022 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	66.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	62.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	78.1 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	78.1 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.