Town Pop. 1,787

Living in Scalby: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Scalby comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 84/100 against a national town median of 60/100. No other settlement in the YO13 postcode district scores higher. Scalby leads all 9.

It scores 7 points above the YO13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. On broadband specifically, Scalby sits 51 points above the YO13 district figure of 33/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (80). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the YO13 postcode district.

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Scalby scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
133.7 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 96 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 64 crimes
↑ 136% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Shoplifting 15 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 30 crimes
  2. 2 Chichester Close 17 crimes
  3. 3 Snapdragon Lane 16 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 9 µg/m³
81
Green Space 10
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
2 schools in area · 14 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Scalby AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Newby and Scalby AcademyPrimary · 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
40
A&E departmentsScarborough Hospital1.1 mi
Guisborough Priory Hospital MIU29 mi
East Riding Community Hospital30.6 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryScarborough Medical Group0.3 mi
GP capacity3,637 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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 69 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate45.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired43.4%Student2.8%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.1%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary19.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.5%Apprenticeship8.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership77.5%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
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
15
Scarborough 2.2 mi
Seamer 4.3 mi
Filey 8.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £387,500 15
Detached £475,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£305k £374k £446k £515k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Burniston 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Cloughton 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Scarborough 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
East Ayton and West Ayton 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Seamer (Scarborough) 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hutton Buscel 45 4.6 mi away ⇄
Brompton-by-Sawdon 35 6.7 mi away ⇄
Gristhorpe 28 6.9 mi away ⇄
Flixton Ings 0 7.0 mi away ⇄
Staxton 41 7.1 mi away ⇄
Snainton 34 7.7 mi away ⇄
Ebberston 38 8.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Scalby a nice place to live?

Scalby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Scalby is 49/100, 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 Scalby?

Scalby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 239 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Scalby?

Among the top-rated schools in Scalby is Scalby Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Scalby in total.

What are house prices like in Scalby?

The current median house price in Scalby is £387,500, around 36% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £475,000.

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Postcode districts in Scalby

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