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About

Northstead ward encompasses the coastal town of Scarborough's northern portion, including the harbour and the headland. The area is defined by its maritime geography, with the working harbour and beaches central to its layout. The headland supports a mix of residential streets and historic structures, leading to open cliffs. This creates a distinct separation from the busier southern bay, giving the area a more residential and rugged character.

The ward contains the remains of Scarborough Castle, standing on a prominent promontory overlooking the North Sea. Below it, the traditional fishing harbour continues to operate, with boats and related industries present. The Grand Hotel, a prominent Victorian landmark, dominates the cliff-top skyline. The Spa complex on the South Bay fringe hosts conferences and events, contributing to the local economy alongside tourism and fishing.

Area overview

On average Northstead has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northstead is £34,231 per year. Northstead is home to around 7,387 people, with a population density of about 4,105.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Northstead Population
7,387
Population density
4,105 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.24(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
44(+208%)
Shoplifting
21.93(+150%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.32(+43%)
Public order
8.39(-5%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,640
89.92%
Other White
410
5.55%
Other Asian
59
0.8%
Other
45
0.61%
Bangladeshi
43
0.58%
Total population: 7,384

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,672
27.09%
No qualifications
1,179
19.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,069
17.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
979
15.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
630
10.21%
Total 16+ residents: 6,171

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,190
33.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,178
33.51%
Owns with a mortgage
863
24.55%
Other social rented
165
4.69%
Other forms of private rent
79
2.25%
Total households: 3,515

Property prices in Northstead

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Northstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £420,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for 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 Northstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£300,000
Flats29£158,000
Semi-Detached28£241,875
Terraced66£143,750

10 years median price trend in Northstead

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

All postcodes in Northstead

YO126PZ

North Cliff Avenue

YO127LN

Nansen Street

YO127TY

Albert Road

YO127RX

Gordon Street

YO127HJ

New Queen Street

YO127QA

Durham Place

YO127PE

North Marine Road

YO127JH

Dean Road

YO126RA

Scholes Park Road

YO127RS

Manor Gardens

YO127HN

Vincent Street

YO127PX

Durham Street

YO127DP

Caledonia Street

YO127DN

Britannia Street

YO126PF

Burniston Road

YO127HA

Albert Road

YO126AB

Northstead Manor Drive

YO127HH

Queens Parade

YO127PQ

Trafalgar Square

YO127PP

Lower Clark Street Industrial Estate

YO127NQ

Chatsworth Gardens

YO127TN

Peasholm Gap

YO127RE

Tennyson Avenue

YO127HT

North Marine Road

YO127HG

Marlborough Street

YO127PZ

Trafalgar Square

YO127LG

Raleigh Street

YO126AD

Ryndleside

YO126RF

Scholes Park Cliff

YO111TE

Castle Road

YO127QZ

Columbus Ravine

YO127PW

Lower Clark Street

YO127QP

Trafalgar Road

YO127NW

Mayville Avenue

YO127NL

Elmville Avenue

YO127PR

Hope Street

YO127HF

Blenheim Terrace

YO127JB

Rutland Terrace

YO127QY

Peasholm Crescent

YO127RA

Langdale Road

YO127DX

Caledonia Street

YO126QH

Burniston Road

YO127TH

Woodall Avenue

YO127RP

Murchison Street

YO127EY

North Marine Road

YO127BA

North Marine Road

YO127NR

Oakville Avenue

YO127TJ

Northstead

YO126PW

North Cliff Avenue

YO127NJ

The Dene

YO127RU

Gordon Street

YO126QY

Scholes Park Road

YO126PD

Green Howards Drive

YO126BP

Burniston Road

YO127TL

Peasholm Cottages

YO127NE

Peasholm Avenue

YO127TS

Victoria Park

YO126RD

Scholes Park Drive

YO127QX

Peasholm Crescent

YO127QE

Stanley Street

YO127RT

Manor Road

YO127HW

Albert Street

YO127DH

Hibernia Street

YO127PD

North Marine Road

YO127HL

New Queen Street

YO127PT

Durham Street

YO127PN

Wrea Lane

YO127QG

Trafalgar Terrace

YO127QS

Dean Road

YO127PH

James Street

YO127RG

Victoria Park Mount

YO127HU

North Marine Road

YO126QA

North Cliff Avenue

YO127PS

Clark Street

YO126QB

North Cliff Avenue

YO127EU

Blenheim Street

YO127LA

Prospect Road

YO127SP

Lower Clark Street

YO127QQ

Clark Street

YO126QF

Hussars Court

YO127LP

Ramsey Street

YO127TP

Peasholm Gap

YO127HP

Peel Terrace

YO126QR

Guards Court

YO127HB

Blenheim Street

YO126RW

Scalby Mills Road

YO127JD

North Marine Road

YO127LW

Lyell Street

YO127RL

Gordon Street

YO127NH

Devonshire Drive

YO127QR

Trafalgar Road

YO127TT

Peasholm Road

YO127LQ

Raleigh Street

YO127HX

Queens Parade

YO127DR

Ireton Street

YO127LF

Prospect Road

YO127ND

Peasholm Gardens

YO126QE

Foresters Court

YO127QU

Columbus Ravine

YO127NS

Roseville Avenue

Data Sources

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