In fact, in the 12 months to June 2019, 4,823 people moved to Scarborough from elsewhere in the UK. That’s according to internal migration data from the Office for National Statistics, which also reveals the areas of the country where the most people are drawn to Scarborough from. So where is the pull to our wonderful coast area the greatest?
1. Ryedale
The most common place people arrived in the area from was Ryedale, with 435 arrivals in the year to June 2019. Pictured is Malton Market Place.
2. East Riding of Yorkshire
The second most common place people arrived in the area from was East Riding of Yorkshire, with 315 arrivals in the year to June 2019. Picture shows Bridlington.
3. Leeds
The third most common place people arrived in the area from was Leeds, with 300 arrivals in the year to June 2019.
4. York
The fourth most common place people arrived in the area from was York, with 221 arrivals in the year to June 2019. Picture: Getty Images.