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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 77 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
38.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eastfield Population
7,178
Population density
2,058.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.35(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.59(+180%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.15(+31%)
Public order
7.8(-13%)
Drugs
3.9(+14%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,813
94.89%
Other White
172
2.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.42%
Other Asian
29
0.4%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
25
0.35%
Total population: 7,180

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Eastfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,449 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Eastfield 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 Eastfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£278,000
Flats1£97,000
Semi-Detached63£179,000
Terraced15£145,000

10 years median price trend in Eastfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eastfield.

Data Sources

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