Town Pop. 1,798

Living in Seamer (Scarborough): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Seamer (Scarborough) scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Seamer (Scarborough) most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the YO12 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 95 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (4), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 27 points above the YO12 district's 72/100. Healthcare (4), lifestyle (25), transport (26) and schools (29) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the YO12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
112.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 74 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 68 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Shoplifting 21 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 87 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 14 crimes
  3. 3 Seamer Carr Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
80
Green Space 10
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
29
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Seamer and Irton Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsScarborough Hospital2.5 mi
East Riding Community Hospital26.2 mi
Guisborough Priory Hospital MIU31.4 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryAyton and Snainton Medical Practice2 mi
GP capacity5,602 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed1.5%Retired30.8%Student3.6%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.9%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary25.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)20.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.8%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership80%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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
26
Seamer 1.1 mi
Scarborough 3.1 mi
Filey 6.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
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 £195,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£168k £210k £253k £295k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

East Ayton and West Ayton 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Scarborough 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hutton Buscel 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Flixton Ings 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Staxton 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Scalby 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Brompton-by-Sawdon 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Gristhorpe 28 4.7 mi away ⇄
Sherburn (Ryedale) 39 5.4 mi away ⇄
Burniston 43 5.8 mi away ⇄
Muston (Scarborough) 40 5.8 mi away ⇄
Snainton 34 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Seamer (Scarborough) a nice place to live?

Seamer (Scarborough) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Seamer (Scarborough) is 45/100, 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 Seamer (Scarborough)?

Seamer (Scarborough) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 203 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Seamer (Scarborough)?

Among the top-rated schools in Seamer (Scarborough) is Seamer and Irton Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Seamer (Scarborough) in total.

What are house prices like in Seamer (Scarborough)?

The current median house price in Seamer (Scarborough) is £195,000, around 32% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 8%.

Seamer (Scarborough) in context

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Postcode districts in Seamer (Scarborough)

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