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Scarborough Town & North Bay

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About

Scarborough Town is a coastal settlement in North Yorkshire, known for its historic harbour and seafront. The town features a mix of Georgian and Victorian architecture, with landmarks like Scarborough Castle overlooking the North Sea. The South Bay area has a traditional seaside atmosphere, with amusement arcades and fish-and-chip shops, while the quieter North Bay offers sandy beaches and coastal walks.

North Bay is a more residential area, with attractions like Peasholm Park and the Sea Life Sanctuary. The Scarborough Spa complex hosts events and performances, and the town serves as a base for exploring the North York Moors. The area has transport links including a railway station and bus services connecting to nearby towns.

Area overview

On average Scarborough Town & North Bay has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 242 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Scarborough Town & North Bay is £28,900 per year. There are 1 schools in Scarborough Town & North Bay: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
242
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Scarborough Town & North Bay Population
7,407
Population density
3,768.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,399
86.37%
Other White
543
7.33%
Bangladeshi
91
1.23%
Other
61
0.82%
Other Asian
46
0.62%
Total population: 7,409

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,510
39.24%
Owns outright
952
24.74%
Owns with a mortgage
635
16.5%
Other social rented
522
13.57%
Other forms of private rent
122
3.17%
Total households: 3,848

Property prices in Scarborough Town & North Bay

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Scarborough Town & North Bay area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Scarborough Town & North Bay 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 Town & North Bay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£270,000
Flats46£149,500
Semi-Detached15£185,000
Terraced41£135,000

10 years median price trend in Scarborough Town & North Bay

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scarborough Town & North Bay.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.