Ward in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.326, -0.46 |
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| OS grid ref: | TA 00 93 |
| Dialling code: | 01723 (Scarborough) |
The Scalby & the Coast ward sits on the North Yorkshire coastline just north of Scarborough, centred on the village of Scalby and reaching the adjacent cliff-backed beaches. The landscape is a mix of suburban edge‑of‑town housing, small local shops and farming hinterland, with accessible coastal scenery and proximity to the moorland of the North York Moors.
Locally the economy is shaped by tourism - coastal walks, birdwatching and beach visitors - alongside commuter links into Scarborough and a continuing agricultural presence; the population ranges from long‑standing village families to retirees and holiday homeowners. Historic threads run from the medieval parish core to Victorian development tied to Scarborough’s seaside boom, and community life revolves around parish facilities, pubs, clubs and volunteer groups active in conserving the shoreline and countryside.
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