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.
YO21 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the YO21 postcode area.
13,740
49
£ 36,540 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School
Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Egton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Caedmon College Whitby
Glaisdale Primary School
Airy Hill Primary School
Castleton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
73 nearby- Old Bears Barn
- Royal Hotel
- The Downe Arms Inn
- Abbotsleigh
- Anchorage House
- + 68 more
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Cooplands
- A J's
- A P Jackson (Butchers) Ltd
- Boyes
- Bank House Farm Hostel
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- Cleveland Inn
- The Arncliffe Arms
- The Bridge Inn
- The Golden Lion
- The Station Inn
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
72 nearby- Angel Fisheries Harbourside
- Arch & Abbey
- Battery Parade Cafe
- Beck View Tea Rooms And Village Shop
- Beckett's
- + 67 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op Supermarket
- Heron Foods
- Lidl
- North East Co-op
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Angel Fisheries
- Bitz N Pizzas
- Brew
- Gino's Pizzeria
- Greggs
- + 10 more
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