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Living in Castleton (Scarborough): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Castleton (Scarborough) comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the YO21 postcode district. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see YO21 postcode district.

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Castleton (Scarborough) scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
280 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 29 crimes
↑ 217% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 1043% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 348% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ash Grove 20 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 10 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 8 crimes

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

Environment
84
Air Quality NO₂ 3.31 · PM2.5 4.48 · PM10 6.888 µg/m³
83
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
24
2 schools in area
1Good1Ungraded
  • Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Castleton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
24
A&E departmentsGuisborough Priory Hospital MIU6.6 mi
The James Cook University Hospital12.3 mi
Friarage Hospital21.1 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryEsk Valley Medical Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity1,431 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate49.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.4%Unemployed1.3%Retired34.7%Student2.4%Other inactive12.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical40.8%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)40%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership70.7%
Among the most-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax North Yorkshire · 2026-27
A £1,696
B £1,979
C £2,261
D £2,544
E £3,109
F £3,675
G £4,240
H £5,088
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
17
Castleton Moor 0.4 mi
Danby 1.2 mi
Commondale 1.9 mi
J59 A1(M) 26.2 mi
J60 A1(M) 26.4 mi
J59 A1(M) 26.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Castleton (Scarborough) 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

Moorsholm 17 3.9 mi away ⇄
Lingdale 18 5.2 mi away ⇄
Boosbeck 33 5.8 mi away ⇄
Loftus 30 6.7 mi away ⇄
Guisborough 42 6.8 mi away ⇄
Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) 39 7.1 mi away ⇄
Easington (Redcar and Cleveland) 32 7.1 mi away ⇄
Carlin How 39 7.3 mi away ⇄
Brotton 42 7.3 mi away ⇄
Great Ayton 45 8.0 mi away ⇄
Saltburn-by-the-Sea 48 8.3 mi away ⇄
Hinderwell 41 8.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Castleton (Scarborough) a nice place to live?

Castleton (Scarborough) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Castleton (Scarborough) is 42/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Castleton (Scarborough)?

Castleton (Scarborough) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 77 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Castleton (Scarborough)?

Among the top-rated schools in Castleton (Scarborough) is Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Castleton (Scarborough) in total.

Castleton (Scarborough) in context

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Postcode districts in Castleton (Scarborough)

YO21 45 ⇄

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