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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

YO127PZ

Trafalgar Square

YO127HW

Albert Street

YO127LF

Prospect Road

YO127DR

Ireton Street

YO127PE

North Marine Road

YO127NA

Peasholm Drive

YO127QR

Trafalgar Road

YO126RE

Scholes Park Road

YO127BF

Blenheim Terrace

YO127HY

Queens Parade

YO127RE

Tennyson Avenue

YO127RX

Gordon Street

YO127HP

Peel Terrace

YO127HF

Blenheim Terrace

YO127QU

Columbus Ravine

YO127TT

Peasholm Road

YO126QE

Foresters Court

YO127JB

Rutland Terrace

YO127LD

Prospect Road

YO127LE

Prospect Road

YO127NE

Peasholm Avenue

YO126PW

North Cliff Avenue

YO127PJ

Oxford Street

YO127QA

Durham Place

YO127TY

Albert Road

YO126RW

Scalby Mills Road

YO127JZ

Raleigh Street

YO127LP

Ramsey Street

YO127NL

Elmville Avenue

YO127ND

Peasholm Gardens

YO127NS

Roseville Avenue

YO127QZ

Columbus Ravine

YO127SN

Dean Road

YO111TE

Castle Road

YO127HA

Albert Road

YO127HT

North Marine Road

YO127PL

Lower William Street

YO127PT

Durham Street

YO126QA

North Cliff Avenue

YO127SP

Lower Clark Street

YO127HR

Queens Terrace

YO127HS

North Marine Road

YO127HU

North Marine Road

YO127LL

Garfield Road

YO127DP

Caledonia Street

YO127NB

Peasholm Drive

YO127PG

Regent Street

YO127RL

Gordon Street

YO126PD

Green Howards Drive

YO126RP

Scalby Mills Road

YO127DH

Hibernia Street

YO127RB

Moorland Road

Data Sources

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