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Scarborough Town & North Bay

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / North Yorkshire / Scarborough Town & North Bay

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

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

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 105 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 per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£325,000
Flats46£137,500
Semi-Detached13£185,000
Terraced38£136,250

10 years price trend in Scarborough Town & North Bay

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.