Seamer (Scarborough)’s story
7 listed buildings, 1 of them Grade I
Historic England lists them inside Seamer (Scarborough)’s built-up area.
9% of its homes were built before 1919, against 15% in the typical UK town.
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Seamer (Scarborough)North Yorkshire
50% of households own their home with no mortgage. Home to 2,120 people, this village lies in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
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Photo: Kim Close · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
2,120
Census 2021 · Scarborough council
Median home
£228K
145 sales in 3 years
Median age
52.3
31% are 65+ · North Yorkshire 22%
Degree level
28%
of residents 16+ · England 34%
Walk, cycle, bus
10%
of commuters · England 27%
Is Seamer (Scarborough) a good place to live?
Crime is low: 14.8 violent and sexual offences and 3.8 home and vehicle crimes per 1,000 residents a year. Buying in is costly: homes sell for a median £227,500, about 5.7 times local household income. School results trail most towns: primary results beat 8% of towns in England; secondary results beat 7% of towns in England. Getting around depends on the car: 10% of commuters walk, cycle or take public transport.
Figures: crime, police.uk, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026 · prices, HM Land Registry, the last three years · commuting, Census 2021. Seamer (Scarborough) has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
ONS publishes one rent for all of North Yorkshire, so this town's Cost Grade uses house prices and council tax only.
What makes Seamer (Scarborough) stand out
The 3 things Seamer (Scarborough) does most differently from other towns.
Walk, cycle or public transport
Getting around
10% leave the car
of commuters walk, cycle or take public transport (England’s towns 27%)
Residents 65 and over
Who lives here
31% are 65 or over
Against 18% across England’s towns
Own outright
Housing
50% own outright
of households own their home with no mortgage (England’s towns 32%)
How Seamer (Scarborough) grades
Each subject compared with the 2,160 UK towns with an overall grade (schools within England), ordered by how far Seamer (Scarborough) is from typical. American towns are graded separately.
Cost of livingGraded on home prices against local incomesD−Open →SchoolsPrimary results beat 8% of towns in England; secondary results beat 7% of towns in EnglandD−Open →SafetyVery little crime by comparisonAOpen →WalkabilityBehind most towns comparedC−Open →Hazard risk0% of homes at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers or the seaB+Open →HealthLife expectancy 79.2 for men, 84.6 for womenCOpen →Jobs & income1.9% of 16 to 64s claim unemployment benefitsB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
HistoryGraded on historic places and the town’s ageCOpen →Outdoors58% live within 400 m of a parkC−Open →Civic life2.4 local charities per 1,000 residents; 0% live within 1 km of a libraryCOpen →
How TownRatings grades towns →
The data
Data highlights are ordered by what stands out in Seamer (Scarborough).
Who lives here
An older town: 31% of people in Seamer (Scarborough) are 65 or over, more than in North Yorkshire’s towns or England’s towns
Young adults of 15 to 24 account for 8.4% of the town. 14% are under 15, below North Yorkshire’s towns (16%) and England’s towns (18%) alike. Seamer (Scarborough) has a median age of 52.3 years. Degrees are held by 28% of adults.
52.3median age
Seamer (Scarborough)North YorkshireEngland
Ages · share of residents
31%
Qualifications · residents 16 and older
No qualifications18%
Apprenticeship9%
A levels or similar19%
Degree level28%
Women and men · all residents
54% women, 46% men
About 86 men for every 100 women. Across England, 51% of residents are women. Women live longer than men, so towns with many older residents have more women.
| Seamer (Scarborough) | North Yorkshire | England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14% | 16% | 18% |
| 15–24 | 8.4% | 12% | 12% |
| 25–44 | 19% | 24% | 27% |
| 45–64 | 28% | 27% | 25% |
| 65+ | 31% | 22% | 18% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.1% | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| A levels or similar | 19% | 18% | 17% |
| Degree level | 28% | 32% | 34% |
ONS Census 2021 · North Yorkshire and England: all residents of their built-up areas · OGL
SchoolsD−
Exam results at Seamer (Scarborough)’s schools trail 95% of towns in England
Below is its only school. Secondary results at the 2 secondary schools within 3 km: an Attainment 8 score of 37.3, with 31% at grade 5 or above in English and maths. At the 6 primary schools within 3 km, half of pupils reach the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (three-year average).
D−School Grade
| School | Level | Pupils | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seamer and Irton Community Primary SchoolLargest primary schoolPrimary | Primary | 401 | D |
Department for Education · GIAS, Key Stage 2 and GCSE resultsThe Schools page →
HousingCost of living grade D−
Seamer (Scarborough) is a town of owners: 79% of households own their home, above North Yorkshire’s towns and England’s towns
Social renters account for 9% of households. 10% rent privately, below North Yorkshire’s towns (19%) and England’s towns (21%) alike. Private rents average £849 a month across the North Yorkshire council area.
£228Kmedian sale
Median sale price · Sep 2023 to Aug 2026
Seamer (Scarborough)£228K
Typical UK town£277K
| By type | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £285,975 | 48 |
| Semi-detached | £210,000 | 62 |
| Terraced | £178,000 | 34 |
79%
of households own their home · England 61%
10%
rent privately · England 21%
£849
average private rent a month, North Yorkshire council area
£2,545
council tax, Band D, 2026–27
HM Land Registry Price Paid · ONS private rents · MHCLG / Welsh Government council tax · ONS Census 2021 tenure · OGL
Safety
Seamer (Scarborough) has less crime per resident than 86% of UK towns
For its size, Seamer (Scarborough) records less crime per resident than 74% of the 1,541 UK towns of 1,000 to 2,500 people. Police recorded 54 crimes inside the town’s built-up area in the 12 months to August 2026, plus 30 reports of anti-social behaviour. Also worth knowing: nearly two thirds of the crimes fell under violence and sexual offences.
14.8violent and sexual offences per 1,000 a yearASafety Grade
Compared with UK towns its sizeLess crime per resident than 74% of the 1,541 UK towns of 1,000 to 2,500 people: less crime than most for its size. Context only, not part of the grade.
Reports by type · Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Violence & sexual35
Damage & arson11
Other crime3
Shoplifting1
Public order1
Other theft1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Anti-social30
Not gradedAnti-social behaviour, shoplifting and other theft are shown but left out of the Safety Grade, which counts violence and crimes against homes and vehicles per resident.
14.8
violent and sexual offences per 1,000 residents a year, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026
3.8
burglary, vehicle crime and damage per 1,000 a year, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026
9.9
anti-social behaviour reports per 1,000 (not graded)
54
crimes recorded in the 12 months to August 2026
data.police.uk street-level crime · points inside the ONS built-up-area boundary · OGL · The police category of violence and sexual offences includes harassment and stalking.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
Seamer (Scarborough) is a driving town: 88% of commuters go by car, above North Yorkshire’s towns and England’s towns
The Census was taken on 21 March 2021, in lockdown, so 18% of workers were mainly at home; shares here are of those who travelled.
The average household earns £44K a year before tax. Working mainly from home: 18% of workers, below North Yorkshire’s towns (27%) and England’s towns (31%) alike. 54% of commuters travelled under 5 km to work.
10%walk, cycle or ride
How commuters got to work · March 2021
Driving88%
On foot5%
Bicycle3%
Bus1%
Train1%
54%
of commuters travel under 5 km · England 45%
18%
worked mainly from home in March 2021
£44K
mean household income, before tax
1.9%
of 16 to 64s claim unemployment benefits (2026)
C−
Walkability: more walkable than 25% of UK towns
ONS Census 2021, method of travel and distance to work · ONS small-area income · DWP claimant count · OGL
History
Among Seamer (Scarborough)’s 7 listed buildings: the Church of St Martin, Grade I
The heritage lists give each building’s grade but not its age, so we don’t say which is oldest.
Seamer (Scarborough)’s listed buildings include the Church of St Martin, Grade I. Of the town’s land, 18% lies in conservation areas, above North Yorkshire’s towns (13%) and England’s towns (7%) alike. Relative to its size, Seamer (Scarborough) keeps 33 listed buildings per 10,000 residents.
7listed buildingsCHistory Grade
Listed buildings by grade · Historic England
Grade I1
Grade II*0
Grade II6
Among them · Grade I
- Church of St Martin Grade I
0
scheduled monuments
0
registered parks and gardens
9%
of homes built before 1919 · typical UK town 15%
33
listed buildings per 10,000 residents · typical UK town 24
Historic England list, October 2026 · Valuation Office Agency, homes by build period · OGL
Health
Fewer people in Seamer (Scarborough) say their health is good than in North Yorkshire’s towns or across England’s towns: 79%
There is no GP practice in Seamer (Scarborough): the nearest is 1.8 miles off. At the census, 5.8% of residents said their health was bad or very bad, higher than both North Yorkshire’s towns (5.5%) and England’s towns (5.2%). The nearest A&E to Seamer (Scarborough) is Scarborough Hospital, 2.9 miles away.
79%good or very good healthCHealth Grade
General health, self-reported
Good or very good 79%Fair 15%Bad or very bad 6%
| Census 2021 | Seamer (Scarborough) | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good or very good health | 79% | 81% | 82% |
| Bad or very bad health | 5.8% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Disabled (Equality Act) | 19% | 19% | 17% |
79.2
life expectancy at birth, men (2019–23)
84.6
life expectancy at birth, women
ONS Census 2021, general health and disability · OHID Fingertips, life expectancy 2019–23 · OGL · Because the census answers ignore age, a younger population lifts them; that is why the Health Grade is built on age-adjusted measures like life expectancy and early deaths.
Nearby attractions
All attractions →Ayton Castle and 6 more in and around Seamer (Scarborough)
Museums, castles, gardens and days out in and near Seamer (Scarborough). Best known first.
CastleAyton Castle1.9 km outside town, to the northwest
MuseumRotunda Museum4.3 km outside town, to the northeast
Art galleryScarborough Art Gallery4.2 km outside town, to the northeastMuseumMuseumMaritime Heritage4.9 km outside town, to the northeastAttractionAttractionStained Glass Centre4.7 km outside town, to the eastAttractionAttractionTerror Tower4.8 km outside town, to the northeastPlaces: © OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata
Photos: each place’s Wikidata image, from Wikimedia Commons under the licence below (our copy, resized).
Photo credits (3)
- Ayton Castle: JThomas, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Rotunda Museum: Keith D, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Scarborough Art Gallery: Christopher Hall, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Seamer (Scarborough)
14pages on Seamer (Scarborough)
The big questions
SafetyA14.8 violent and sexual offences per 1,000 residents a year, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026Cost of livingD−Median home £228K · rent £849 a monthHousing33 sold in 12 months · busiest street Brumby RoadSchoolsD−1 state schoolHealthCLife expectancy 79.2 (men), 84.6 (women)Work & commuteB−39% of working residents work in the townFlood & hazardsB+0% of homes at high or medium flood risk
Out and about
Seamer (Scarborough)’s neighbours
The nearest built-up areas, from ONS’s 2022 boundaries. See them on the map →
East Ayton and West AytonScarboroughScalbyBurnistonFileyHunmanbyThornton-le-DaleSeamer (Scarborough)
How the neighbours grade
| Town | People | Miles | Overall | Cost | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seamer (Scarborough) | 2,120 | — | — | D− | A | C |
| East Ayton and West Ayton | 2,809 | 1.8 | C− | D− | A− | B |
| Scarborough | 59,505 | 2.6 | D− | C | D | D |
| Scalby | 1,790 | 4.2 | — | D− | A | B |
| Burniston | 1,470 | 5.8 | — | D− | A | B |
| Filey | 6,664 | 6.2 | D | D | B− | C− |
| Hunmanby | 2,900 | 6.5 | C− | C− | B | C− |
| Thornton-le-Dale | 1,858 | 11 | — | D− | A | B |
Scalby, Burniston and Thornton-le-Dale have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. People: Census 2021. Miles: centre to centre.
Questions about Seamer (Scarborough)
Are schools in Seamer (Scarborough) good?
GCSE results trail 93% of towns in England, and primary results trail 92% (Department for Education, Attainment 8 and Key Stage 2). One state school is inside the town; places are handled by North Yorkshire council.
About Seamer (Scarborough)
Village in North Yorkshire, England
Seamer (Scarborough) is a built-up area of 2,120 people, in the Scarborough council area. TownRatings uses ONS’s 2022 built-up areas as towns: the physical town, as people mean the word, rather than a council district, so its figures cover the town itself.
Built from ONS geography and Census 2021
- Population
- 2,120 (Census 2021)
- Council
- Scarborough
- County
- North Yorkshire
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
- ONS code
- E63000437
Sources: ONS Census 2021, output areas summed to the ONS 2022 built-up area · HM Land Registry Price Paid (standard sales, September 2023 to August 2026) · ONS Price Index of Private Rents (August 2026, by council) · MHCLG and Welsh Government council tax, Band D 2026–27 (with parish precepts in England) · data.police.uk street-level crime, 36 months to August 2026, points inside the built-up-area boundary · ONS small-area life expectancy and healthy life expectancy, 2019 to 2023 (England and Wales), OHID Fingertips small-area indicators (England) and Census 2021 health, adjusted for age · ONS small-area income estimates (financial year ending 2023) · DWP claimant count via Nomis (January to August 2026) · Historic England, National Heritage List for England (listed buildings, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, battlefields, World Heritage Sites), October 2026, inside the ONS 2022 built-up-area boundary · Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties by build period (31 March 2025) · TownRatings grades: our own summary of the data, ranked against UK towns only. All under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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