Filey vs Scarborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Scarborough offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Scarborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Filey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Filey
£221,774
Scarborough
£211,166
Crime Rate
Filey
47.6
Scarborough
47.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Filey
100.0%
Scarborough
69.2%
Avg Download Speed
Filey
257.6
Scarborough
354.9
EPC Rating
Filey
70.3
Scarborough
70.3
Median Income
Filey
£29,895
Scarborough
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Scarborough more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £211,166 versus £221,774 in Filey. The most affordable entry point in Filey is a flat at £174,988, while in Scarborough it is a flat at £128,378.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 36% pricier in Filey (£174,988 vs £128,378).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Filey prices grew faster — 44% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 47.4 offences per 1,000 people, Scarborough is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Filey's 47.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Filey is violent-crime, while in Scarborough 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 HumberSchool quality favours Filey: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 69.2% in Scarborough.
Filey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Scarborough School Inspection Breakdown
69.2% of 18 schools (13 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Filey | Scarborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 18 |
| Primary | 2 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 69.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Scarborough enjoy 354.9 Mbps on average, while Filey lags behind at 257.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Filey and 97.3% in Scarborough. Gigabit availability stands at 43.1% in Filey and 65.7% in Scarborough.
Scarborough is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (355 vs 258 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Filey is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Scarborough's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Filey and £1,432 in Scarborough. 59.5% of homes in Filey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Scarborough.
Filey has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Filey has a population of 6,664 while Scarborough has 59,042. Median household income is £29,895 in Filey and £29,895 in Scarborough. The median age is 48.1 in Filey and 48.1 in Scarborough. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Filey and 56.9% in Scarborough.
| Indicator | Filey | Scarborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,664 | 59,042 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,895 | £29,895 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 34.2% |
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