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Living in Carnaby: Liveability Score 26/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Carnaby is 26/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 44/100 against a town median of 88/100. Of the 4 places sharing the YO15 postcode district, Carnaby scores lowest.

It scores 22 points below the YO15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. That sits 24 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), lifestyle (4), schools (5) and transport (8). For the surrounding area, see YO15 postcode district.

26
OUT OF 100
Poor
Score for:

Settlement area

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Carnaby scores 26 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
44
606.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 65 crimes
↑ 804% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 897% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 235% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 647% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 513% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Carnaby Mews 14 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 13 crimes
  3. 3 The Paddock 13 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
78
Green Space 31
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsEast Riding Community Hospital15 mi
Scarborough Hospital16.2 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary21.7 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Reddy & Nunn2.8 mi
GP capacity2,960 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
36
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
61.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
61.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
38
Employment rate51.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired32.7%Student3.2%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.6%Skilled & technical39.4%Routine & elementary27.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.8%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership63.6%
Among the most-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax East Riding of Yorkshire · 2026-27
A £1,644
B £1,918
C £2,192
D £2,466
E £3,014
F £3,562
G £4,110
H £4,932
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Bridlington 2.7 mi
Bempton 5.5 mi
Nafferton 6.3 mi
J38 M62 26.3 mi
J38 M62 26.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Carnaby in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Wilsthorpe 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Burton Agnes 24 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bridlington 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Rudston 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ulrome 26 4.9 mi away ⇄
Kilham 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Bempton 47 5.8 mi away ⇄
Burton Fleming 38 6.0 mi away ⇄
Foston on the Wolds 36 6.2 mi away ⇄
Nafferton 46 6.2 mi away ⇄
Beeford 38 6.4 mi away ⇄
Flamborough 42 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Carnaby a nice place to live?

Carnaby scores below average as a place to live. Our liveability score for Carnaby is 26/100, placing it among one of the lower-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Carnaby?

Carnaby has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 44/100. There were 131 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Carnaby in context

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Postcode districts in Carnaby

YO15 48 ⇄
YO16 53 ⇄

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