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Area guide · North Yorkshire

Living in Filey

A snapshot of life in Filey, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Filey is a village in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 6,664. The average house price is £221,774 and the overall crime rate is 47.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Filey ranks

Population

6,664

Avg House Price

£221,774

Crime Rate

47.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

258 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,895

Median Age

48.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Filey's detached homes (£313,132) command roughly 1.8× the price of a flat (£174,988).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Filey prices have risen 44% over the last 9 years (£153,948 → £221,774).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£313,132£304,50070
Semi-Detached£199,496£192,00080
Terraced£186,659£175,00065
Flat£174,988£146,75054

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Filey is 47.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Filey: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools3
Primary2
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Filey AcademySecondaryNo rating available
Filey Church of England Nursery and Infants AcademyPrimaryNo rating available
Filey Junior SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Filey averages 258 Mbps — 158% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Filey homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.3
% Rated C or Above59.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,432

Demographics & Economy

Population6,664
Median Age48.1
Median Household Income£29,895
Employment Rate56.9%
Owner Occupied68.4%
Degree-Level Qualified34.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Filey?
The average house price in Filey is £221,774 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Filey?
The most affordable entry point in Filey is a flat, with an average price of £174,988.
Is Filey a safe place to live?
Filey has a recorded crime rate of 47.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Filey?
Filey has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Filey?
Average broadband download speeds in Filey are around 258 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.2% of premises.
How big is Filey?
Filey is a settlement in North Yorkshire with a population of approximately 6,664.

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