YO11 Scarborough presents a mixed investment profile characteristic of coastal markets with modest structural growth. Over five years, property prices expanded at 1.8% compound annual growth, trailing broader market averages, whilst rental yields showed stronger momentum at 4.2% CAGR. Population growth remained subdued at 1.0% across the period. The district scores 43.7 on a standardised trajectory assessment, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally and indicating average prospects relative to other UK postcode areas. Current gentrification indicators remain latent, suggesting limited near-term demographic or housing-stock transformation. The divergence between rental and capital growth patterns reflects typical buy-to-let demand characteristics in established seaside destinations, where sustained yields may offset limited capital appreciation.
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- 1Property prices up 1.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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Scarborough (YO11) common questions
Is Scarborough up and coming?
Scarborough (YO11) has a trajectory score of 44/100 (Average), placing it in the top 83% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 5.1 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Scarborough safe?
Scarborough has a safety score of 11/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Scarborough?
The average property price in Scarborough (YO11) is £206k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Scarborough?
The median monthly rent in Scarborough (YO11) is £830 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Scarborough?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Scarborough (YO12), Driffield (YO25), Scarborough (YO13), Filey (YO14), Bridlington (YO16). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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