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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 91 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
7/10
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
53.88(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.79(+153%)
Shoplifting
16.52(+91%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.21(+9%)
Public order
5.96(-34%)
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 122 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Northstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 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
Flats32£149,500
Semi-Detached25£247,000
Terraced58£141,750

10 years median price trend in Northstead

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

All postcodes in Northstead

YO127BA

North Marine Road

YO127DL

Fairfax Street

YO126RD

Scholes Park Drive

YO127RP

Murchison Street

YO126AB

Northstead Manor Drive

YO127QG

Trafalgar Terrace

YO126RF

Scholes Park Cliff

YO127LA

Prospect Road

YO127PD

North Marine Road

YO127PS

Clark Street

YO127QY

Peasholm Crescent

YO127RD

Moorland Road

YO127HJ

New Queen Street

YO127LR

Ramsey Street

YO126QS

Grenadier Court

YO126QY

Scholes Park Road

YO126QZ

Scholes Park Avenue

YO126PF

Burniston Road

YO127HG

Marlborough Street

YO127LW

Lyell Street

YO127RT

Manor Road

YO126AE

Cecil Court

YO127LN

Nansen Street

YO127QF

Sydney Street

YO111TL

Fire Station Yard

YO127TN

Peasholm Gap

YO127PQ

Trafalgar Square

YO126RG

Rycroft Road

YO127JD

North Marine Road

YO127RG

Victoria Park Mount

YO127HE

Queen's Parade

YO126AD

Ryndleside

YO126PZ

North Cliff Avenue

YO127DW

Caledonia Street

YO127LG

Raleigh Street

YO127NG

Beechville Avenue

YO127RF

Tennyson Avenue

YO127QD

Sandringham Street

YO126QB

North Cliff Avenue

YO127HL

New Queen Street

YO127QX

Peasholm Crescent

YO127TJ

Northstead

YO127PN

Wrea Lane

YO126QR

Guards Court

YO127RA

Langdale Road

YO127EY

North Marine Road

YO127QB

Howard Street

YO127QQ

Clark Street

YO126PR

North Cliff Gardens

YO127NJ

The Dene

YO127NQ

Chatsworth Gardens

YO127PP

Lower Clark Street Industrial Estate

YO127PW

Lower Clark Street

YO127QP

Trafalgar Road

YO127GY

Marlborough Street

YO126QF

Hussars Court

YO127HN

Vincent Street

YO127JH

Dean Road

YO127PR

Hope Street

YO127PY

Trafalgar Square

YO127QE

Stanley Street

YO127NN

Elmville Avenue

YO127HZ

North Marine Road

YO127HH

Queens Parade

YO127JA

North Marine Road

YO127QS

Dean Road

YO126RB

Scalby Mills Road

YO127DX

Caledonia Street

YO127HQ

Marlborough Terrace

YO126QG

Signals Court

YO126RA

Scholes Park Road

YO127HB

Blenheim Street

YO127LB

Prospect Road

YO127NH

Devonshire Drive

YO127NW

Mayville Avenue

YO126BP

Burniston Road

YO127EU

Blenheim Street

YO127LQ

Raleigh Street

YO127PH

James Street

YO127RS

Manor Gardens

YO127TR

Victoria Park Avenue

YO126PE

Green Howards Drive

YO127NF

Ashville Avenue

YO127TH

Woodall Avenue

YO126QH

Burniston Road

YO127RU

Gordon Street

YO127NP

Mayville Avenue

YO127TL

Peasholm Cottages

YO127TP

Peasholm Gap

YO127TS

Victoria Park

YO126PP

Burniston Road

YO126QD

Lancers Court

YO126RR

Scholes Park Road

YO127RR

Nares Street

YO127HX

Queens Parade

YO127DN

Britannia Street

YO127PX

Durham Street

YO126QQ

Cavalry Court

YO127HD

Blenheim Terrace

YO127NR

Oakville Avenue

Data Sources

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