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Living in Muston (Scarborough): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Muston (Scarborough) is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 76/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 46/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Muston (Scarborough) places 3rd of 6 in the YO14 postcode district. Against the wider YO14 district average of 47/100, that is 7 points below. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see YO14 postcode district.

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Muston (Scarborough) scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
247.9 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 39 crimes
↑ 226% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 285% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 350% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Hill 12 crimes
  2. 2 Bowling Green Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Mitford Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
80
Green Space 50
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Filey Church of England Nursery and Infants AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Filey AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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

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

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsScarborough Hospital7.2 mi
East Riding Community Hospital24 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary31.3 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Shepherd & Partners1.3 mi
GP capacity1,934 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
76
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate50.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.7%Unemployed2.5%Retired34.1%Student3.4%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.2%Skilled & technical43.4%Routine & elementary26.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.7%Apprenticeship9.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership74.8%
Among the most-deprived 36% 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
11
Filey 1.2 mi
Hunmanby 1.9 mi
Seamer 4.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Muston (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

Filey 52 1.1 mi away ⇄
Hunmanby 44 1.4 mi away ⇄
Primrose Valley 31 1.7 mi away ⇄
Gristhorpe 28 2.0 mi away ⇄
Reighton Sands 31 3.5 mi away ⇄
Flixton Ings 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Burton Fleming 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Staxton 41 5.1 mi away ⇄
Seamer (Scarborough) 45 5.8 mi away ⇄
Scarborough 48 6.0 mi away ⇄
Bempton 47 7.4 mi away ⇄
East Ayton and West Ayton 48 7.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Muston (Scarborough) a nice place to live?

Muston (Scarborough) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Muston (Scarborough) is 40/100, 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 Muston (Scarborough)?

Muston (Scarborough) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 89 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Muston (Scarborough)?

Among the top-rated schools in Muston (Scarborough) is Filey Church of England Nursery and Infants Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Muston (Scarborough) in total.

Muston (Scarborough) in context

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Postcode districts in Muston (Scarborough)

YO14 47 ⇄

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