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About

Seamer ward is located on the southern edge of Scarborough borough, encompassing the village of Seamer and surrounding rural land. The area is characterised by a mix of agricultural fields and residential development, with the A64 providing a major transport link to York and the coast. The landscape is largely flat, giving way to the western hills, and includes areas of woodland and the small Seamer Water lake.

The village itself has a historic core centred around St. Martin's Church, with local services and housing estates. A notable local feature is the annual Seamer Horse Fair, one of the oldest travelling fairs in the country, which has been held for centuries. The ward's economy includes farming and some light industry, with many residents commuting to Scarborough for work.

Area overview

On average Seamer has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Seamer is £43,872 per year. There are 1 schools in Seamer: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Seamer is home to around 4,692 people, with a population density of about 229.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Seamer Population
4,692
Population density
229.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
15.77(+15%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.85(-68%)
Shoplifting
6.82(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.98(-65%)
Burglary
1.28(-75%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,529
96.48%
Other White
76
1.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.51%
Chinese
14
0.3%
Irish
13
0.28%
Total population: 4,694

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,060
26.92%
Level 3 (A level)
804
20.42%
No qualifications
668
16.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
583
14.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
369
9.37%
Total 16+ residents: 3,938

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,027
49.78%
Owns with a mortgage
691
33.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
164
7.95%
Other social rented
90
4.36%
Other forms of private rent
40
1.94%
Total households: 2,063

Property prices in Seamer

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Seamer area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £515,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Seamer in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Seamer over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£286,950
Semi-Detached39£204,950
Terraced19£182,000

10 years median price trend in Seamer

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Seamer.

All postcodes in Seamer

YO113UT

Dunslow Road

YO124NE

Stoney Haggs Road

YO113YS

Hopper Hill Road

YO124LP

Seamer Road

YO124PU

Spittal Crossing

YO124JZ

Leighton Close

YO124HT

Beacon Road

YO124JY

Crab Lane

YO124JE

Byward Drive

YO124QS

Vicarage Close

YO113UW

Wareham Road

YO124JU

Leighton Close

YO124FG

Caspian Lane

YO124LT

Station Road

YO113DX

Wareham Road

YO124QP

Pasture Lane

YO124QA

Long Lane

YO124TU

Nightingale Lane

YO113DB

Cayton Low Road

YO124LR

Musham Bank

YO124HS

Beacon Road

YO124ND

Saxon Park

YO124JL

Dawnay Close

YO124QG

Stockshill

YO124TR

Sandpiper Close

YO124TW

Heron Lane

YO124BX

Main Street

YO124QB

Ratten Row

YO124RD

The Grove

YO124RE

Scarborough Road

YO124RF

Main Street

YO124UD

Avocet Crescent

YO124JQ

Coniston Way

YO124NY

Clydesdale Drive

YO124QU

Denison Avenue

YO124RJ

Main Street

YO124TT

Osprey Garth

YO113YT

Caxton Way

YO124QN

Abbots Garth

YO124JP

Seamer Road

YO124NB

Southgate

YO124QT

Londesborough Park

YO124FN

Brumby Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.