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Scarborough Central

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About

Scarborough Central encompasses the historic core of this coastal town, defined by its position between the South Bay and the castle headland. The area includes the working harbour, the Victorian-era Central Tramway funicular, and the Grand Hotel overlooking the sands. Key thoroughfares like Westborough and St Nicholas Street form a primary shopping district leading from the railway station towards the seafront.

The Spa complex, a historic seaside entertainment venue, anchors the South Bay shoreline. Streets immediately inland contain a mix of traditional independent businesses and national retail chains. The area's layout reflects its development as a major railway destination, with guest houses and amenities concentrated for visitors arriving directly into the town centre from the station.

Area overview

On average Scarborough Central has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Scarborough Central is £39,858 per year. There are 2 schools in Scarborough Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Scarborough Central is home to around 7,766 people, with a population density of about 9,292.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Scarborough Central Population
7,766
Population density
9,292.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.38(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.59(+108%)
Shoplifting
18.67(+116%)
Drugs
7.34(+114%)
Public order
7.34(-18%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,942
89.38%
Other White
379
4.88%
Other Asian
109
1.4%
Other
58
0.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
0.49%
Total population: 7,767

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,565
24.86%
No qualifications
1,239
19.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,177
18.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
993
15.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
695
11.04%
Total 16+ residents: 6,296

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,256
35.54%
Owns outright
1,060
29.99%
Owns with a mortgage
931
26.34%
Other social rented
165
4.67%
Other forms of private rent
102
2.89%
Total households: 3,534

Property prices in Scarborough Central

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £137,500 in Scarborough Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,420 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Scarborough Central 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 Scarborough Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£112,500
Flats11£91,500
Semi-Detached8£223,750
Terraced100£138,000

10 years median price trend in Scarborough Central

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

All postcodes in Scarborough Central

YO127DL

Fairfax Street

YO111SZ

Mill Street

YO111SQ

Castle

YO127RP

Murchison Street

YO125EL

St Johns Road

YO127LA

Prospect Road

YO127LR

Ramsey Street

YO125EG

Falsgrave Road

YO127EG

Norwood Street

YO127ET

Norwood Place

YO127BP

Gladstone Lane

YO125JR

Manor Avenue

YO125JW

Alexandra Park

YO127DZ

Wooler Street

YO127EH

Belle Vue Street

YO127LW

Lyell Street

YO125AG

Avenue Cottages

YO127DF

Candler Street

YO125AX

Falsgrave Road

YO127LJ

Garfield Road

YO127QT

Columbus Ravine

YO127SA

Wykeham Street

YO127SG

Melrose Street

YO127AU

Trafalgar Street West

YO127EE

Tindall Street

YO127LN

Nansen Street

YO127BJ

Gladstone Road

YO127JT

Columbus Ravine

YO127AG

Northway

YO127BN

Gladstone Street

YO127DG

Candler Street

YO127SZ

Nelson Street

YO125EW

Commercial Street

YO127RG

Victoria Park Mount

YO127RW

Murchison Street

YO127SR

Clifton Street

YO125ER

Commercial Street

YO127JU

Franklin Street

YO127JY

Prospect Road

YO125JU

Avenue Road

YO125AZ

Falsgrave Road

YO125JZ

New Parks Crescent

YO127DW

Caledonia Street

YO127LG

Raleigh Street

YO127NG

Beechville Avenue

YO125AE

All Saints Road

YO125AJ

Londesborough Road

YO127ED

Cambridge Street

YO111SH

Victoria Road

YO111SP

Victoria Road

YO127JP

Prospect Road

YO127QX

Peasholm Crescent

YO125AA

Westover Road

YO125JY

The Limes

YO125ES

St Johns Road

YO125AF

Londesborough Road

YO127DQ

Candler Street

YO127NJ

The Dene

YO127BQ

Gladstone Road

YO127SU

Hoxton Road

YO111XN

Vine Street

YO127JH

Dean Road

YO111SR

Sherwood Street

YO127NN

Elmville Avenue

YO127AP

Barwick Street

YO125ET

St Johns Road

YO127TA

Nelson Street

YO127RZ

Manor Road

YO127BD

Columbus Ravine

YO127BU

Morgan Street

YO127DX

Caledonia Street

YO127EF

Tindall Street

YO125AB

Murray Street

YO127AW

Norwood Place

YO127BG

Cleveland Road

YO127DD

Wooler Street

YO127LB

Prospect Road

YO127LH

Livingstone Road

YO127NW

Mayville Avenue

YO111UB

Belgrave Crescent

YO127JR

Columbus Ravine

YO127LQ

Raleigh Street

YO127EL

Belle Vue Street

YO127NF

Ashville Avenue

YO127AF

Northway

YO127BX

Roscoe Street

YO127DJ

Hibernia Street

YO127RU

Gordon Street

YO125ED

West Parade Road

YO127BS

Gladstone Lane

YO127NP

Mayville Avenue

YO127DT

Rothbury Street

YO127RR

Nares Street

YO127SX

Hoxton Road

YO125AL

St James Road

YO127BE

Manor Road

YO127SD

Hibernia Street

YO125AQ

Londesborough Road

YO125AW

Falsgrave Road

YO127DN

Britannia Street

Data Sources

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