Nicholsons Yorkshire Coast Estate Agents
Scarborough Sales Office
7 Northway, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1JH.
Tel: 01723 506021
Email: scarborough@nicholsons.uk.com
Scarborough
A seaside victorian spa town with the North Yorkshire Moors on the doorstep. Scarborough has safe, clean, sandy beaches overlooked by the medieval castle sitting atop the headland. The busy harbour caters for both the fishing fleet as well as pleasure craft.
Shopping
The shopping centre in Scarborough has many brand named retailers as well as a good choice of small selective shops. The historic city of York is only 45 minutes away, with the busy city of Leeds being only 65 miles distant.
Outdoors
The famous North Yorkshire Moors offer attractive woodland walks and set the scene for TV's Heartbeat and films like Harry Potter. With breathtaking scenery and a chance to travel on the North Yorkshire steam train from Pickering, the area offers an exciting day out for all the family.
Entertainment
Scarborough offers a wealth of entertainment such as the Stephen Joseph Theatre in the Round, with regular live productions. There are cinemas as well as a host of good pubs and clubs not forgetting the magnificent Spa Complex and sea front amusements.
Local Demographics
From: Scarborough Borough Council @ www.scarborough.gov.uk
Scarborough Borough covers an area of 81,654 hectares or 315.27 square miles.
The Borough's population is 106,243 (Source: 2001 Census Area Statistics), with 60% of residents living in the three major urban areas of Scarborough, Whitby and Filey.
The population of Scarborough Town (comprising Castle, Central, Eastfield, Falsgrave Park, Newby, North Bay, Northstead, Ramshill, Stepney, Weaponness and Woodlands wards) is 50,135 (Source: 2001 Census Area Statistics).
The population of Whitby Town (comprising Mayfield, Streonshalh and Whitby West Cliff wards) is 13,594 (Source: 2001 Census Area Statistics).
The population of Filey Town (comprising Filey ward) is 6,468 (Source: 2001 Census Area Statistics).
27.5% of the population are aged over 60, compared with an average of 20.9% nationally. Only 21.9% of the population are aged between 20 and 39, compared to 28.1% nationally.
During the peak season, tourism can double the population.
More than 50% of the North York Moors National Park lies within the Borough. This equates to 51,840 hectares or 200.15 square miles.
The Borough contains over 1,600 Listed Buildings, and includes 24 designated Conservation Areas which cover 572 hectares.
The Economy of the Borough
The Borough has a balanced economy with employment mainly based on manufacturing, tourism, public sector services and retail.
The manufacturing industry currently employs over 15% of the workforce.
10.4% of the workforce are employed in hotels and catering, which is more than twice the national average.
Industry is generally light and modern with good growth prospects.
Over 1,100 firms are listed in the Council's current Business Database.
