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Living in Flamborough: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Flamborough is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 89/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 44/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the YO15 postcode district. It scores 6 points below the YO15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. On broadband specifically, Flamborough sits 11 points above the YO15 district figure of 78/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the YO15 postcode district.

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Flamborough scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
67.7 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 54 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 North Marine Road 21 crimes
  2. 2 Bempton Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Bridlington Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 3.7 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
79
Green Space 29
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area
1Good
  • Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsScarborough Hospital16.4 mi
East Riding Community Hospital21.2 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary26.9 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryHumber Primary Care3.5 mi
GP capacity2,276 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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 85 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate37.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed37.8%Unemployed1.3%Retired50.7%Student1.7%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.4%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary29.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.4%Apprenticeship10.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership77.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
20
Bempton 2.4 mi
Bridlington 4 mi
Hunmanby 8.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £229,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£186k £227k £270k £311k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Bempton 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bridlington 52 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wilsthorpe 0 5.3 mi away ⇄
Reighton Sands 31 6.2 mi away ⇄
Carnaby 26 6.7 mi away ⇄
Primrose Valley 31 8.0 mi away ⇄
Rudston 40 8.4 mi away ⇄
Hunmanby 44 8.9 mi away ⇄
Burton Fleming 38 9.0 mi away ⇄
Burton Agnes 24 9.1 mi away ⇄
Filey 52 9.3 mi away ⇄
Ulrome 26 9.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Flamborough a nice place to live?

Flamborough has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Flamborough 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 Flamborough?

Flamborough is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 117 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Flamborough?

Among the top-rated schools in Flamborough is Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Flamborough in total.

What are house prices like in Flamborough?

The current median house price in Flamborough is £229,000, around 20% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%.

Flamborough in context

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Postcode districts in Flamborough

YO15 48 ⇄

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