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Weaponness & Ramshill

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About

The Weaponness & Ramshill ward encompasses a significant portion of Scarborough's urban coastline and adjacent residential areas. It includes the South Bay, the harbour, and the steep limestone headland topped by Scarborough Castle. The ward's terrain rises sharply from the working harbour and commercial seafront into quieter, leafy streets and the parkland of the South Cliff.

A defining feature is the historic Spa complex on the South Bay, a Victorian entertainment venue built directly over a natural mineral spring. The ward contains a mix of guesthouses, hotels, and residential housing, with the Oliver's Mount road offering panoramic views back across the town. This area forms a central part of the town's tourism infrastructure and everyday community life.

Area overview

On average Weaponness & Ramshill has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Weaponness & Ramshill is £34,244 per year. There are 4 schools in Weaponness & Ramshill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Weaponness & Ramshill is home to around 7,560 people, with a population density of about 1,389.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Weaponness & Ramshill Population
7,560
Population density
1,389.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.36(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.66(+152%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.05(+19%)
Public order
5.82(-35%)
Shoplifting
4.5(-48%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,602
87.3%
Other White
521
6.89%
African
53
0.7%
Other Asian
51
0.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
39
0.52%
Total population: 7,562

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,315
33.6%
No qualifications
1,420
20.61%
Level 3 (A level)
1,015
14.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
864
12.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
587
8.52%
Total 16+ residents: 6,890

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,692
40.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,524
36.61%
Owns with a mortgage
628
15.09%
Other social rented
170
4.08%
Other forms of private rent
118
2.83%
Total households: 4,163

Property prices in Weaponness & Ramshill

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £147,000 in Weaponness & Ramshill area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,750 up to £740,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Weaponness & Ramshill 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 Weaponness & Ramshill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£380,000
Flats101£125,000
Semi-Detached23£230,000
Terraced6£138,750

10 years median price trend in Weaponness & Ramshill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weaponness & Ramshill.

Data Sources

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