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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 high crime levels, with around 92 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
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
47.13(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.64(+142%)
Shoplifting
24.34(+178%)
Public order
9.79(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.66(+12%)
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 132 recent sales, the median property price is £140,500 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
Flats15£91,500
Terraced106£142,250
Detached2£268,750
Semi-Detached9£185,000

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

YO127DG

Candler Street

YO125BA

Falsgrave Road

YO127JT

Columbus Ravine

YO127DT

Rothbury Street

YO127TA

Nelson Street

YO127LE

Prospect Road

YO127BX

Roscoe Street

YO127NP

Mayville Avenue

YO127DN

Britannia Street

YO127EF

Tindall Street

YO127AE

Northway

YO125JY

The Limes

YO127DZ

Wooler Street

YO125AJ

Londesborough Road

YO127JX

Prospect Road

YO127NS

Roseville Avenue

YO127SR

Clifton Street

YO125AG

Avenue Cottages

YO127BH

Gladstone Road

YO125AE

All Saints Road

YO127AB

Brook Street

YO127DJ

Hibernia Street

YO127BS

Gladstone Lane

YO125ER

Commercial Street

YO127SG

Melrose Street

YO127AQ

Northway

YO127LB

Prospect Road

YO127LL

Garfield Road

YO127AJ

Northway

YO125JU

Avenue Road

YO111SR

Sherwood Street

YO127BQ

Gladstone Road

YO127BY

Roscoe Street

YO127RN

Murchison Street

YO111SZ

Mill Street

YO127SB

Wykeham Street

YO127NF

Ashville Avenue

YO127LN

Nansen Street

YO125JZ

New Parks Crescent

YO127SX

Hoxton Road

YO127LP

Ramsey Street

YO127ET

Norwood Place

YO127AW

Norwood Place

YO127JR

Columbus Ravine

YO127BE

Manor Road

YO127AP

Barwick Street

YO127BD

Columbus Ravine

YO127AD

Northway

YO127LQ

Raleigh Street

Data Sources

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