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About

Eastfield ward is situated on the northeastern outskirts of Scarborough, bordered by the A165 and the North York Moors National Park. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing estates, local shops, and community facilities serving its population. Industrial and business parks are located along Seamer Road, contributing to local employment. The ward includes the smaller settlement of Crossgates and is characterised by its proximity to both urban services and open countryside.

The landscape is marked by the valley of the Mere Beck stream, which runs through the area. Eastfield is directly adjacent to the expansive Oliver's Mount, a distinctive hill offering panoramic views over Scarborough. Recreational space is provided by Eastfield Park, a central green area with sports facilities. The ward functions largely as a residential suburb, with transport links focusing on road connections to Scarborough town centre and the wider region.

Area overview

On average Eastfield has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eastfield is £41,485 per year. There are 4 schools in Eastfield: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Eastfield is home to around 7,178 people, with a population density of about 2,058.4 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

108

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Eastfield Population

7,178

Population density

2,058.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

61.58(+39%)

Anti-social behaviour

47.65(+233%)

Criminal damage and arson

15.19(+77%)

Public order

9.06(+3%)

Other theft

4.88(-27%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

6,813

94.89%

Other White

172

2.4%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.42%

Other Asian

0.4%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.35%

Total population: 7,180

Economics

No qualifications

1,270

23.83%

Level 3 (A level)

1,001

18.78%

Level 4 qualifications or above

960

18.01%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

913

17.13%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

666

12.5%

Total 16+ residents: 5,329

Housing

Other social rented

950

31.95%

Owns with a mortgage

782

26.3%

Owns outright

590

19.85%

Private landlord or letting agency

295

9.92%

Social rents from council

237

7.97%

Total households: 2,973

Property prices in Eastfield

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £179,000 in Eastfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,655 up to £382,950.

Price distribution per property type (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 Eastfield over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	27	£275,950	£160,749	£251,250	£289,500	£365,250
Flats	1	£97,000	£97,000	£97,000	£97,000	£97,000
Semi-Detached	72	£172,750	£120,000	£143,750	£212,749	£261,675
Terraced	19	£150,000	£118,300	£127,500	£167,500	£207,300

10 years median price trend in Eastfield

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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