Scarborough’s property market has seen a notable shift in the past year, with sales of homes falling by 25.3% compared to the previous 12 months, according to data from HousesInScarborough.co.uk. The figures, drawn from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, show 1,128 sales in the last year, down from 1,510 in the prior period. Average prices also edged lower, by 1.6%, to £214,692 in 2026 from £218,143 in 2025.
The data spans 4,060 completed and registered transactions between August 2023 and June 2026, though the most recent months are marked as provisional due to potential delays in registration. This decline follows a rise in sales in 2024, when 1,401 properties changed hands, and a peak in 2025, with 1,638 sales.
The largest price disparity lies in property type. Detached homes sold for an average of £363,108, nearly triple the average for flats and maisonettes (£131,236). Semi-detached properties, the most common type sold, averaged £213,885. However, the data highlights no single trend: while prices for detached homes fell slightly in 2026 compared to 2025, terraced homes saw a marginal increase.
Certain streets emerged as consistent selling points. Filey Road, in the YO11 postcode area, had 57 sales since 2023, with an average price of £183,946. Scalby Road, in YO12, saw 39 sales, though its average price jumped to £300,189. In contrast, Albermarle Crescent had a lower average price (£149,531) but fewer transactions (40).
The most recent sales include a £149,000 transaction on Eastway in Eastfield and a £300,000 sale of a detached home on Lady Edith’s Park. These figures underscore the diversity of Scarborough’s market, where properties range from modest terraced homes to high-value detached estates.
While the data does not explain the cause of the sales decline, we note that broader economic factors—such as interest rates and buyer confidence—often influence regional markets.
Data Source: HousesInScarborough.co.uk (https://housesinscarborough.co.uk), underpinned by HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0).
Coverage: Completed and registered property sales in Scarborough between August 2023 and June 2026 (4,060 sales).
Caveat: Recent months (2026) are provisional; registrations can be delayed or amended.
Sample Size: 4,060 sales over three years; 1,128 sales in the last 12 months.
Attribution Note: All property figures are sourced from HousesInScarborough.co.uk. HM Land Registry Price Paid Data is the underlying dataset.