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Scalby & the Coast

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About

Scalby & the Coast is a coastal ward situated just north of Scarborough. It encompasses the village of Scalby and a stretch of rural coastline. The area includes agricultural land, the wooded valley of Scalby Beck, and coastal cliffs. The ward's boundaries extend to the North Sea, featuring natural landmarks like Hundale Point.

A specific local feature is the preserved watermill at Scalby Beck, which historically served the community. The coastline here is part of the North Yorkshire and Cleveland Heritage Coast. Land use is a mix of residential settlement, farming, and protected natural areas, with public footpaths providing access to the shore and countryside.

Area overview

On average Scalby & the Coast has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 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 Scalby & the Coast is £45,059 per year. There are 1 schools in Scalby & the Coast: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Scalby & the Coast is home to around 5,734 people, with a population density of about 190.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Scalby & the Coast Population
5,734
Population density
190.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.31(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.86(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.31(-61%)
Public order
2.09(-77%)
Other theft
2.09(-69%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,488
95.73%
Other White
57
0.99%
Indian
31
0.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.47%
Irish
25
0.44%
Total population: 5,733

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,855
37.41%
No qualifications
776
15.65%
Level 3 (A level)
774
15.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
617
12.44%
Apprenticeship
414
8.35%
Total 16+ residents: 4,958

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,479
54.44%
Owns with a mortgage
638
23.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
250
9.2%
Other social rented
179
6.59%
Shared ownership
80
2.94%
Total households: 2,717

Property prices in Scalby & the Coast

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Scalby & the Coast area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,500 up to £712,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Scalby & the Coast 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 Scalby & the Coast over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached54£386,250
Flats7£220,000
Semi-Detached23£256,250
Terraced5£185,000

10 years median price trend in Scalby & the Coast

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scalby & the Coast.

Data Sources

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