Town Pop. 2,204

Living in East Ayton and West Ayton: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for East Ayton and West Ayton is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 52/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

East Ayton and West Ayton places 2nd of 9 in the YO13 postcode district. The YO13 district averages 42/100, putting East Ayton and West Ayton 6 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 52 points above the YO13 district's 33/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: YO13 postcode district.

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East Ayton and West Ayton scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 48 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 44 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 71% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Seamer Road 34 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 8 crimes
  3. 3 Fenton Drive 6 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 3.8 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
80
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • East Ayton Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsScarborough Hospital2 mi
East Riding Community Hospital27 mi
Guisborough Priory Hospital MIU30.1 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,939 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 59 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate50.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired35.9%Student2.9%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.7%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary26%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.3%Apprenticeship8.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership76.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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 D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Seamer 2.7 mi
Scarborough 3.6 mi
Filey 8.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £260,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£208k £253k £299k £344k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Hutton Buscel 45 1.1 mi away ⇄
Seamer (Scarborough) 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Scarborough 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Brompton-by-Sawdon 35 3.4 mi away ⇄
Scalby 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Staxton 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Flixton Ings 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Snainton 34 4.7 mi away ⇄
Burniston 43 5.2 mi away ⇄
Sherburn (Ryedale) 39 5.3 mi away ⇄
Ebberston 38 5.9 mi away ⇄
Cloughton 43 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Ayton and West Ayton a nice place to live?

East Ayton and West Ayton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for East Ayton and West Ayton is 48/100, 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 East Ayton and West Ayton?

East Ayton and West Ayton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 120 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in East Ayton and West Ayton?

Among the top-rated schools in East Ayton and West Ayton is East Ayton Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in East Ayton and West Ayton in total.

What are house prices like in East Ayton and West Ayton?

The current median house price in East Ayton and West Ayton is £260,000, around 9% below the England and Wales average.

East Ayton and West Ayton in context

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Postcode districts in East Ayton and West Ayton

YO13 42 ⇄

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