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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 average crime levels, with around 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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 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

Median price£173,750
Price per sq ft£171
Sales (last 12 months)140
Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £230K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £173,750 (about £171 per square foot) in Northstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £440,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£325,000£217
Semi-Detached34£236,875£203
Flats25£160,000£206
Terraced72£159,500£150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northstead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northstead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£90,000£169,250£109,500
2017£205,000£115,000£163,750£120,000
2018£209,725£140,000£185,000£130,000
2019£207,500£147,500£185,000£123,250
2020£280,750£110,000£180,000£130,000
2021£278,500£150,000£210,000£147,000
2022£277,000£148,000£219,000£160,000
2023£344,250£157,500£228,000£145,000
2024£276,500£145,000£244,500£141,875
2025£325,000£149,500£241,875£147,000
2026£220,000£167,500£245,000£162,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northstead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northstead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£158£130£117
2017£196£156£152£115
2018£188£185£160£124
2019£240£196£141£117
2020£277£167£169£125
2021£203£211£174£137
2022£202£220£178£154
2023£273£219£208£146
2024£227£228£183£143
2025£225£207£197£151
2026£209£205£199£135
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northstead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northstead 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.