Armthorpe vs Filey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 55.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Armthorpe is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. Filey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Filey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armthorpe
£219,555
Filey
£221,774
Crime Rate
Armthorpe
116.6
Filey
47.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armthorpe
75.0%
Filey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Armthorpe
413.8
Filey
257.6
EPC Rating
Armthorpe
70.9
Filey
70.3
Median Income
Armthorpe
£30,186
Filey
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Filey commands an average of £221,774, compared with £219,555 in Armthorpe – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Armthorpe is a flat at £98,904, while in Filey it is a flat at £174,988.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 43% pricier in Filey (£174,988 vs £98,904).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Armthorpe prices grew faster — 75% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberFiley has a crime rate of 47.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 145% lower than Armthorpe at 116.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Armthorpe is violent-crime, while in Filey it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberFamilies may prefer Filey, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Armthorpe. There are 5 schools in Armthorpe and 3 in Filey.
Armthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Filey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armthorpe | Filey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 413.8 Mbps in Armthorpe and 257.6 Mbps in Filey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Armthorpe and 94.2% in Filey. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Armthorpe and 43.1% in Filey.
Armthorpe is the faster of the two by 61% on average download speed (414 vs 258 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Armthorpe, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Filey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Armthorpe and £1,432 in Filey. 61.2% of homes in Armthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Filey.
Armthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Armthorpe and £29,895 in Filey. The median age is 43.4 in Armthorpe and 48.1 in Filey. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Armthorpe and 56.9% in Filey. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Armthorpe versus 68.4% in Filey. Armthorpe has a population of 14,161 and Filey has 6,664.
| Indicator | Armthorpe | Filey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,161 | 6,664 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £29,895 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 34.2% |
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