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About

Newby ward encompasses a largely rural expanse on the southwestern outskirts of Scarborough. The area is defined by a mix of agricultural land, residential estates, and the prominent landmark of Oliver's Mount. This modest hill offers panoramic views over the town and the coast, with a public road circuit used for motorsport events.

The ward includes the distinct residential suburb of Newby and stretches to the edges of the Yorkshire Wolds. Land use is primarily given over to farming, with pockets of newer housing development. The terrain slopes gently from the higher ground down towards the urban fringe, creating a clear transition from countryside to town.

Area overview

On average Newby has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newby is £44,863 per year. There are 2 schools in Newby: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Newby is home to around 6,286 people, with a population density of about 2,785.2 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newby Population
6,286
Population density
2,785.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.79(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.09(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.77(-45%)
Shoplifting
4.77(-46%)
Public order
3.02(-66%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,981
95.15%
Other White
87
1.38%
Indian
40
0.64%
African
35
0.56%
Other Asian
22
0.35%
Total population: 6,286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,491
28.42%
Level 3 (A level)
962
18.33%
No qualifications
904
17.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
751
14.31%
Apprenticeship
514
9.8%
Total 16+ residents: 5,247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,374
50.48%
Owns with a mortgage
816
29.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
219
8.05%
Other social rented
200
7.35%
Social rents from council
55
2.02%
Total households: 2,722

Property prices in Newby

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£230
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £265K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £230 per square foot) in Newby area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £595,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£308,250£249
Semi-Detached54£230,000£232
Terraced6£179,000£182
Flats3£125,000£177

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£86,000£156,000£138,745
2017£228,750£99,000£165,000£130,000
2018£213,000£117,500£166,500£120,000
2019£270,000£103,000£170,000£145,000
2020£262,500£98,000£179,950£144,075
2021£272,500£117,000£195,000£157,500
2022£345,000£120,000£235,000£212,500
2023£282,500£118,750£224,000£182,500
2024£415,000£120,000£216,000£157,500
2025£320,000£127,000£230,000£185,000
2026£328,000£242,500£132,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£120£168£166
2017£190£129£168£149
2018£194£136£175£143
2019£180£141£182£156
2020£219£136£190£161
2021£241£153£206£193
2022£275£174£232£246
2023£289£177£224£170
2024£299£166£224£180
2025£248£177£237£181
2026£249£245£144
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newby 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.