Peasholm Gap is in Scarborough and in North Yorkshire district. YO12 7TU is located in the Northstead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scarborough and Whitby. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Peasholm Gap, Scarborough, YO12 7TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO12 7TU 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peasholm Gap 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.
Peasholm Gap 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 202 Apartment 202 Peasholm Gap, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £265,000 | 2008-11-14 | £328,507 |
YO12 7TU 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childhaven Community Nursery School 13 Belgrave Crescent , YO11 1UB | 4out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy North Leas Avenue , YO12 6LX | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Maple Drive , YO12 6LP | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friarage Community Primary School Friargate , YO11 1HS | 1out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | 2out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrowcliff School Ash Grove , YO12 6NQ | 2out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,720 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough University Technical College Ashburn Road , YO11 2JW | 2out of 4 | 2,563 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | 1out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy Sandybed Lane , Stepney YO12 5LH | 3out of 4 | 2,733 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 | 2,580 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 | 1,928 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Academy Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QN | 3out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead School Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA | 4out of 4 | 3,186 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 3,619 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltwater Cafe Bar | Unit 4, The Corner | 119 yd | |
| Creams | Unit 1B, Kepwick House | 125 yd | |
| Alexandra Bowls Centre | Peasholm Road, Scarborough | 301 yd | |
| Peasholm Cafe | Peasholm Park, Columbus Ravine | 389 yd | |
| Peasholm Grill House | 33 Victoria Park Avenue, Scarborough | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor's Bar | Unit 3, The Corner | 119 yd | |
| The Boatmans Tavern | Boatmans Hut, Northstead Manor Gardens | 196 yd | |
| North Riding Hotel | 163 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 507 yd | |
| The Albert Hotel | 58 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 860 yd | |
| Employees Welfare Club | Dean Road, Scarborough | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scooped | Unit 8, The Corner | 119 yd | |
| North Bay Fisheries | 179 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough | 568 yd | |
| RVS Cafe And Shop | Scarborough Hospital, Woodlands Drive | 591 yd | |
| Pizza Del Sorriss'o | 4 North Leas Shops, Scarborough | 754 yd | |
| La Unica | 50 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 83-85 Burniston Road, Scarborough | 735 yd | |
| Co-operative Food Store | 44-46 Newlands Park Drive, Scarborough | 999 yd | |
| Premier North Marine | 22 - 24 North Marine Road, Scarborough | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantis Waterpark (Closed) Peasholm Gap | swimming pool | 36 yd |
| Scarborough Indoor Swimming Pool (Closed) Ryndle Crescent | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 257 yd |
| Scarborough Bowls Centre ALEXANDRA BOWLS CENTRE ALEXANDRA BOWLS CENTRE PEASHOLM ROAD | indoor bowls | 365 yd |
| Scarborough Cricket Club NORTH MARINE ROAD | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Scarborough North Cliff Golf Club NORTHCLIFF AVENUE | golf | 763 yd |
| Northstead County Primary School Maple Drive | grass pitches | 847 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.