Town Pop. 763

Living in Staithes: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Staithes scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 82/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 26/100 versus a median of 67/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the TS13 postcode district. Against the wider TS13 district average of 30/100, that is 5 points above. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TS13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
249 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 62 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 37 crimes
↑ 219% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 343% above national average
Burglary 15 crimes
↑ 463% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hummersea Lane 16 crimes
  2. 2 Mars Lane 14 crimes
  3. 3 Nettledale Close 12 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 3.558 · PM2.5 4.782 · PM10 9.011 µg/m³
81
Green Space 85
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Staithes, Seton 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
20
A&E departmentsGuisborough Priory Hospital MIU10.3 mi
The James Cook University Hospital16.7 mi
Scarborough Hospital23.4 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 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 capacity1,080 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
38
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
63%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
63%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 43 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
26
Employment rate44.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.4%Unemployed2%Retired35%Student2.7%Other inactive16%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary35.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)24%Apprenticeship9.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership62.9%
Among the most-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
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 North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Lealholm 6.6 mi
Saltburn 7.6 mi
Danby 7.7 mi
J60 A1(M) 29.5 mi
J60 A1(M) 29.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
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 £240,150 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£213k £224k £234k £244k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Hinderwell 41 1.3 mi away ⇄
Easington (Redcar and Cleveland) 32 2.4 mi away ⇄
Loftus 30 3.8 mi away ⇄
Carlin How 39 4.6 mi away ⇄
Brotton 42 6.0 mi away ⇄
Moorsholm 17 6.3 mi away ⇄
Lingdale 18 6.8 mi away ⇄
Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) 39 7.3 mi away ⇄
Boosbeck 33 7.6 mi away ⇄
Saltburn-by-the-Sea 48 7.7 mi away ⇄
Sleights 43 8.6 mi away ⇄
Whitby 44 8.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Staithes a nice place to live?

Staithes has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Staithes is 35/100, 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 Staithes?

Staithes is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 190 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Staithes?

Among the top-rated schools in Staithes is Staithes, Seton Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Staithes in total.

What are house prices like in Staithes?

The current median house price in Staithes is £240,150, around 16% below the England and Wales average.

Staithes in context

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Postcode districts in Staithes

TS13 30 ⇄

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