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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 120 recent sales, the median property price is £136,250 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
Terraced98£137,500

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

YO127AE

Northway

YO127NR

Oakville Avenue

YO125EA

Falsgrave Road

YO127AA

Alma Parade

YO127AD

Northway

YO127DS

Rothbury Street

YO127LF

Prospect Road

YO125BA

Falsgrave Road

YO127DR

Ireton Street

YO127AJ

Northway

YO127BH

Gladstone Road

YO127SS

Victoria Street

YO127AX

Trafalgar Street West

YO127RX

Gordon Street

YO127RN

Murchison Street

YO127SB

Wykeham Street

YO127EP

Belle Vue Street

YO127SQ

Clifton Street

YO111SB

Victoria Road

YO127LD

Prospect Road

YO127LE

Prospect Road

YO127JX

Prospect Road

YO125AT

Falsgrave Road

YO127JZ

Raleigh Street

YO127LP

Ramsey Street

YO127NL

Elmville Avenue

YO125AH

Locomotive Cottages

YO125EN

Rosevale Terrace

YO127AB

Brook Street

YO127AQ

Northway

YO127NS

Roseville Avenue

YO111SY

Victoria Road

YO127DE

Brinkburn Road

YO127ST

Hoxton Road

YO127BY

Roscoe Street

YO125AD

Londesborough Road

YO127BB

Banchory Square

YO125JX

Avenue Road

YO127SH

Melrose Street

YO127SY

Hoxton Road

YO127AR

Barwick Terrace

YO127LL

Garfield Road

YO127DP

Caledonia Street

YO127RL

Gordon Street

YO127AS

Barwick Street

YO127BL

Gladstone Road

YO127DH

Hibernia Street

YO127EQ

Norwood Street

YO127RY

Manor Road

Data Sources

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