Is Scarborough a good place to live?
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In Scarborough (YO11 1), recorded crime is 191% above the national average, homes sell for around £230,600 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (0 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 191% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£230,600
Population
9,627
Recorded crime
778.4
Schools
2
Broadband
77%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Scarborough YO11 1
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Scarborough YO11 1 is rated high. Around 2.9% of properties (116 of 3,973) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 70 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in YO11 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (27 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in YO11 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 137/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 53%
- Households with children
- 18%
- Households
- 5,124
Owned 33% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 51%
Census 2021 (ONS), for YO11 1.
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Scarborough YO11 1: frequently asked questions
Is Scarborough YO11 1 a good place to live?
In Scarborough (YO11 1), recorded crime is 191% above the national average, homes sell for around £230,600 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (0 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Scarborough YO11 1?
Recorded crime in Scarborough YO11 1 runs at 778.4 per 1,000 properties, 191% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Scarborough YO11 1 safe?
Crime in Scarborough YO11 1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Scarborough YO11 1 runs at 778.4 per 1,000 properties, 191% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Scarborough YO11 1?
Homes in Scarborough YO11 1 sell for around £230,600 on average, based on 106 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Scarborough YO11 1 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Scarborough YO11 1 is rated high. Around 2.9% of properties (116 of 3,973) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 70 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Scarborough YO11 1?
There are 2 schools in Scarborough YO11 1 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Scarborough YO11 1 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Scarborough YO11 1, 0 (0%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Scarborough YO11 1 a deprived area?
Scarborough YO11 1 sits in deprivation decile 1 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).