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Barrowcliff & Northstead

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About

Barrowcliff & Northstead form a coastal residential area on the northern edge of Scarborough. The terrain slopes down from suburban housing towards the North Sea, with streets offering views over the rooftops to the water. It is primarily known for its proximity to the expansive North Bay Beach and the quieter Peasholm Park inland.

The area includes the site of the former Northstead Manor Estate, a name now preserved in political procedure. A local landmark is the modernist 'Palm Court' shelter on the promenade, its concrete arches a distinctive feature along the seafront walk.

Area overview

On average Barrowcliff & Northstead has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 22.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barrowcliff & Northstead is £38,903 per year. There are 3 schools in Barrowcliff & Northstead: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Barrowcliff & Northstead is home to around 5,563 people, with a population density of about 4,038.2 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barrowcliff & Northstead Population
5,563
Population density
4,038.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.59(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.6(+86%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.91(-8%)
Other theft
3.95(-41%)
Public order
3.77(-57%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,138
92.38%
Other White
221
3.97%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.5%
Other Asian
26
0.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
23
0.41%
Total population: 5,562

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,056
24.03%
Level 4+ (Degree)
976
22.21%
Level 3 (A level)
719
16.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
699
15.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
474
10.78%
Total 16+ residents: 4,395

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
753
31.59%
Other social rented
611
25.63%
Owns with a mortgage
521
21.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
246
10.32%
Social rents from council
191
8.01%
Total households: 2,384

Property prices in Barrowcliff & Northstead

Median price£173,500
Price per sq ft£186
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £274K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £173,500 (about £186 per square foot) in Barrowcliff & Northstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £440,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barrowcliff & Northstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£330,000£213
Semi-Detached24£219,000£180
Terraced13£152,000£169
Flats9£125,000£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barrowcliff & Northstead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barrowcliff & Northstead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£125,000£142,750£115,000
2017£225,000£105,000£162,500£106,500
2018£194,500£104,500£160,000£125,000
2019£190,000£109,500£142,000£112,650
2020£250,000£105,000£148,500£125,000
2021£327,500£124,000£168,680£132,500
2022£350,000£126,000£208,750£140,000
2023£370,000£125,000£182,250£140,000
2024£320,250£140,000£260,000£158,750
2025£350,000£138,000£209,000£152,000
2026£277,500£125,000£165,000£161,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barrowcliff & Northstead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barrowcliff & Northstead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£116£159£138£124
2017£166£159£146£118
2018£155£146£153£134
2019£166£152£152£140
2020£197£140£158£140
2021£238£183£164£158
2022£224£199£206£145
2023£191£179£193£165
2024£226£186£219£167
2025£209£200£180£166
2026£225£199£172£217
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barrowcliff & Northstead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barrowcliff & Northstead in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.