Postcode Analysis Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber

YO21 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO21 1AE.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /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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Index Insight: YO21 1AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates YO21 1AE — age 50, 43% ownership, 35% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £333k.

home £333,625 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO21 1AE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Spital Bridge in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Whitby Streonshalh ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.

Day-to-day life in YO21 1AE has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 116 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £333k.

Census 2021 statistics for YO21 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00141959 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO21 1AE. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 333,625

2 sales · Mean £ 333,625

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around YO21 1AE is above average at 116 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences125
Anti-social behaviour104
Shoplifting69
Criminal damage and arson23
Public order23

school Local Schools

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Airy Hill Primary School

Good206 pupils0.4 km
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Caedmon College Whitby

Good786 pupils0.7 km
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West Cliff Primary School

Good226 pupils0.8 km
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Stakesby Primary Academy

Good167 pupils1.0 km
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East Whitby Primary Academy

Good228 pupils1.2 km
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Eskdale School

Good458 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Curry & Spice Delicatessen0.5 km
  • Hunters0.7 km
  • Janes0.5 km
  • McColls0.6 km
  • The Beach Hut0.7 km
  • + 47 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

52 nearby
  • Duke Of York0.7 km
  • The Dolphin Hotel0.5 km
  • The Quirky Den0.5 km
  • Anchorage House0.5 km
  • Argyle House0.7 km
  • + 47 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Black Horse0.6 km
  • Green Dragon0.5 km
  • Middle Earth Tavern0.3 km
  • The Board Inn0.7 km
  • The Endeavour0.5 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

71 nearby
  • Abbey House Tea Room0.7 km
  • Alberts Eatery0.6 km
  • Cafe Montmartre0.6 km
  • Cosa Nostra0.5 km
  • Four Seasons0.5 km
  • + 66 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Creations0.5 km
  • Ko Ko Chicken0.5 km
  • Riverside Fisheries Ltd0.3 km
  • Seafood Stall0.7 km
  • Sprinkles0.5 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Supermarket0.2 km
  • Heron Foods0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whitby0.2 km
  • Ruswarp1.6 km
  • Sleights4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Co-op0.1 km
  • Co-op0.2 km
  • Langbourne Road0.2 km
  • Hospital0.2 km
  • Whitby Rail Station0.2 km