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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 moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
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
38.11(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.49(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.01(-17%)
Public order
3.24(-64%)
Other theft
3.06(-54%)
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

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £183,000 in Barrowcliff & Northstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barrowcliff & Northstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£337,500
Flats13£148,000
Semi-Detached24£242,500
Terraced10£162,000

10 years median price trend in Barrowcliff & Northstead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barrowcliff & Northstead.

All postcodes in Barrowcliff & Northstead

YO126LX

North Leas Avenue

YO126NQ

Hatterboard Drive

YO126ET

Prospect Park

YO127NB

Peasholm Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.