Area Analysis Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber

YO21 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the YO21 postcode area.

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Population

13,740

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 36,540 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
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5/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 49, YO21 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £214k. Property prices are trending down 28.9% year-on-year.

home £214,658 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO21 is a postcode district in Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 672 active and 121 retired postcodes.

The largest share of YO21 (17%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats (11%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes YO21 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in YO21 are around £214k, down 28.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across YO21 at 241 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 49 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full YO21 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1260
Anti-social behaviour780
Criminal damage and arson302
Shoplifting200
Public order199

school Local Schools

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Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School

Good31 pupils
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Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good66 pupils
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Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good87 pupils
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Egton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good48 pupils
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Caedmon College Whitby

Good786 pupils
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Glaisdale Primary School

Outstanding33 pupils
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Airy Hill Primary School

Good206 pupils
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Castleton Primary School

Outstanding51 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

73 nearby
  • Old Bears Barn
  • Royal Hotel
  • The Downe Arms Inn
  • Abbotsleigh
  • Anchorage House
  • + 68 more
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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Cooplands
  • A J's
  • A P Jackson (Butchers) Ltd
  • Boyes
  • Bank House Farm Hostel
  • + 51 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

40 nearby
  • Cleveland Inn
  • The Arncliffe Arms
  • The Bridge Inn
  • The Golden Lion
  • The Station Inn
  • + 35 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

72 nearby
  • Angel Fisheries Harbourside
  • Arch & Abbey
  • Battery Parade Cafe
  • Beck View Tea Rooms And Village Shop
  • Beckett's
  • + 67 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op Supermarket
  • Heron Foods
  • Lidl
  • North East Co-op
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Angel Fisheries
  • Bitz N Pizzas
  • Brew
  • Gino's Pizzeria
  • Greggs
  • + 10 more