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Cayton

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / North Yorkshire / Cayton

About

Cayton ward is located in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire, covering the village of Cayton and surrounding rural areas. The ward lies just south of Scarborough, with easy access to the A165 road connecting it to nearby towns. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types, including detached homes and smaller properties. Local amenities include a primary school, village hall, and a few shops and pubs serving the community.

The surrounding landscape features open farmland and gentle hills, typical of the North Yorkshire countryside. Cayton Bay, a short distance from the village, offers a sandy beach popular with walkers and surfers. The ward has good transport links, with regular bus services to Scarborough and beyond. Agriculture remains a key part of the local economy, alongside tourism due to its coastal proximity.

Area overview

On average Cayton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Cayton is £38,200 per year. There are 2 schools in Cayton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

7.8%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Cayton Population

4,366

Population density

220.4 per km²

Demographics

British

4,239

97.09%

Other White

1.05%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.44%

Irish

0.39%

Other Asian

0.34%

Total population: 4,366

Housing

Owns outright

1,153

54.77%

Owns with a mortgage

590

28.03%

Private landlord or letting agency

194

9.22%

Other social rented

107

5.08%

Other forms of private rent

1.85%

Total households: 2,105

Property prices in Cayton

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £226,250 in Cayton area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £610,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	38	£285,000	£190,000	£257,688	£349,600	£385,300
Flats	1	£58,000	£58,000	£58,000	£58,000	£58,000
Semi-Detached	36	£196,000	£136,125	£165,750	£225,000	£249,375
Terraced	13	£209,000	£131,000	£172,000	£220,000	£233,510

10 years price trend in Cayton

All postcodes in Cayton

YO113SS

Carr House Lane

YO149PQ

Carless Lane

YO149PU

Dolphin Way

YO113RQ

Beck Hole

YO113XX

Wheatcroft & Cayton

YO149PS

Stonepit Lane

YO113BQ

Cayton Approach

YO113RR

Lodge Close

YO113RS

Harford Road

YO113SZ

Shelley Close

YO113EA

Dairy Lane

YO113NH

Filey Road

YO113NJ

Mill Lane

YO113PW

Hunters Close

YO113QQ

Seafield Avenue

YO113UU

The Pastures

YO113WD

Wheatcroft & Cayton

YO113JN

Osgodby Grove

YO113SD

Chapel Lane

YO113JR

Osgodby Close

YO113JW

Osgodby Close

YO113PG

Lingholm Lane

YO113PU

Middlefield Close

YO113TG

Station Road

YO113JT

Filey Road

YO113NT

Redcliffe Lane

YO113TW

Killerby Lane

YO113DZ

Dairy Lane

YO113QS

Fenton Close

YO113SF

West Garth Gardens

YO113TP

Killerby Lane

YO149FG

Wheatcroft & Cayton

YO113PZ

Bradworth Close

YO113RX

Green Park Avenue

YO113YA

Church Lane

YO113YB

Wheatcroft & Cayton

YO113JL

Osgodby Way

YO113PF

Filey Road

YO113TD

West End View

YO113YD

Wheatcroft & Cayton

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail