Nelson Street is in Bridlington and in East Yorkshire district. YO15 3BJ is located in the Bridlington South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Yorkshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nelson Street, Bridlington, YO15 3BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO15 3JA, YO15 3HZ, YO15 3BL, YO15 3EE, YO15 3AZ, YO15 3HY, YO15 3EG, YO15 3BH, YO15 3BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO15 3BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 53.1% | 49.5% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 50.5% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 39.2% | 41.9% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 37.1% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 18% | 12% | -6.0% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.8% | 27.9% | -8.9% | 48.4% | -20.5% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 35.6% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 23.6% | 28.8% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 16.1% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 YO15 3BJ this area, 45.5% 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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 45.5% | 11.3% | 18.2% | 27.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 8.4% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 10.2% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 16.8% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 9.5% | 2.4% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 99% | 94.2% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 93.1% | 93.8% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 93.8% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 34.6% | 13.5% | 21.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Street was 240.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 340.2% higher than the Bridlington North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nelson Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bridlington North and the 47th highest crime rate of 1,117 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 152.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nelson Street, Bridlington, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2023-04-03 | £86,350 |
| 47 Nelson Street, Bridlington, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £109,950 | 2023-01-04 | £113,578 |
| 61 Nelson Street, Bridlington, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-07-08 | £140,000 |
| 41 Nelson Street, Bridlington, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,750 | 2022-03-30 | £94,535 |
| 29 Nelson Street, Bridlington, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-03-30 | £115,758 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridlington Nursery School Butts Close , YO16 7BS | 4out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quay Academy Oxford Street , YO16 4LB | 2out of 4 | 531 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy George Street , YO15 3PS | 4out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilderthorpe Primary School Shaftesbury Road , YO15 3PP | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bay Primary School St Alban Road , YO16 7SZ | 2out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burlington Junior School Marton Road , YO16 7AQ | 2out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridlington School Bessingby Road , YO16 4QU | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands School Sewerby Road , YO16 6UR | 2out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea@33 | 33 Hilderthorpe Road, Bridlington | 104 yd | |
| The Boathouse Cafe | 41 Hilderthorpe Road, Bridlington | 104 yd | |
| Pier 6 | 6 South Cliff Road, Bridlington | 168 yd | |
| Five and Two | 4 South Cliff Road, Bridlington | 168 yd | |
| The Old Bakehouse | 52 West Street, Bridlington | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coachman | 89-91 Hilderthorpe Road, Bridlington | 125 yd | |
| The Albion | 35 Hilderthorpe Road, Bridlington | 129 yd | |
| Royal Yorkshire Yacht Club | 1-3 Windsor Crescent, Bridlington | 144 yd | |
| The Hilderthorpe Hotel | 1 Hilderthorpe Road, Bridlington | 151 yd | |
| Brunswick Hotel | 13 Manor Street, Bridlington | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Life | 101 Hilderthorpe Road, Bridlington | 125 yd | |
| Tasty Garden | 15 Hilderthorpe Road, Bridlington | 151 yd | |
| CBT Takeaway Ltd | 61 West Street, Bridlington | 175 yd | |
| Busy Bees II | 1 West Street, Bridlington | 213 yd | |
| Harbour View Fisheries | 20a South Cliff Road, Bridlington | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Hilderthorpe Road, Bridlington | 131 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 1 Chapel Street, Bridlington | 311 yd | |
| Tesco | Hilderthorpe Road, Bridlington | 339 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Chapel Street, Bridlington | 457 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Muscle And Fitness (Closed) Chapel Street | health and fitness suite | 301 yd |
| Quay Academy OXFORD STREET | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Bridlington Sports And Community Club Moorfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 716 yd |
| Bridlington Leisure World PROMENADE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 739 yd |
| Moorfield Road Recreation Ground ST. WILFRED ROAD | tennis courts | 753 yd |
| Our Lady And St Peter Rc Primary School GEORGE STREET | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Elite Muscle And Fitness (Closed) Quay Road | health and fitness suite | 927 yd |
| Dukes Park QUEENSGATE | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Bridlington Town Football Club The Hudgell Solicitor Stadium The Hudgell Solicitor Stadium QUEENSGATE | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| Body Zone (Closed) St. John Street | health and fitness suite | 1,092 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% |
| Median download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.