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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

YO127HR

Queens Terrace

YO111TL

Fire Station Yard

YO127TR

Victoria Park Avenue

YO127RD

Moorland Road

YO126RB

Scalby Mills Road

YO127NG

Beechville Avenue

YO127BF

Blenheim Terrace

YO127NN

Elmville Avenue

YO126PE

Green Howards Drive

YO127HD

Blenheim Terrace

YO127RR

Nares Street

YO127QB

Howard Street

YO127JZ

Raleigh Street

YO127SN

Dean Road

YO127RB

Moorland Road

YO127LL

Garfield Road

YO126PP

Burniston Road

YO127DW

Caledonia Street

YO127QF

Sydney Street

YO127PJ

Oxford Street

YO127NP

Mayville Avenue

YO127PY

Trafalgar Square

YO127NF

Ashville Avenue

YO126QZ

Scholes Park Avenue

YO126RE

Scholes Park Road

YO126RP

Scalby Mills Road

YO126RR

Scholes Park Road

YO126AE

Cecil Court

YO126QD

Lancers Court

YO127GY

Marlborough Street

YO127LB

Prospect Road

YO127NB

Peasholm Drive

YO127HS

North Marine Road

YO127LR

Ramsey Street

YO126QS

Grenadier Court

YO127NA

Peasholm Drive

YO126QG

Signals Court

YO127QD

Sandringham Street

YO127PL

Lower William Street

YO127HZ

North Marine Road

YO127LE

Prospect Road

YO126PR

North Cliff Gardens

YO127RF

Tennyson Avenue

YO127JA

North Marine Road

YO127HY

Queens Parade

YO126RG

Rycroft Road

YO127LD

Prospect Road

YO127PG

Regent Street

YO126QQ

Cavalry Court

YO127DL

Fairfax Street

YO127HQ

Marlborough Terrace

YO127HE

Queen's Parade

Data Sources

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