YO21 1AJ is a sought-after residential area on Anchorage Way, 0.4km from Boghall in Whitby. Administratively it sits within Whitby West ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
For families considering a move, YO21 1AJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, up 1.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO21 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00141822 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ANCHORAGE WAY, YO21 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANCHORAGE WAY, YO21 1AJ.
392
44
£ 34,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
YO21 1AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO21 1AJ. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 167,995
9 sales · Mean £ 182,330
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO21 1AJ has low crime rates — 12 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Caedmon College Whitby
Airy Hill Primary School
Stakesby Primary Academy
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
West Cliff Primary School
East Whitby Primary Academy
Eskdale School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- McColls0.9 km
- Harrisons Of Whitby1.0 km
- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- Beacon Farm Ice Cream0.9 km
- Bothams1.0 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Anchorage House0.4 km
- Arundel House0.6 km
- Autumn Leaves0.8 km
- Bagdale Hall Hotel0.7 km
- Bats And Broomsticks0.4 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Whitby Conservative Club1.0 km
- New Angel Hotel1.0 km
- Plough Inn1.0 km
- The Waiting Room0.9 km
- Stakesby Arms0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Youth Shack1.0 km
- Al Taco1.0 km
- Costa1.0 km
- Daisy Bailey's1.0 km
- Endeavour Cafe0.9 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Supermarket0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Angel Fisheries1.0 km
- Pizza Figaro0.9 km
- Porto Pizza0.8 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Railway Chippy0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitby0.8 km
- Ruswarp0.9 km
- Sleights3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Prospect Hill0.2 km
- Community College0.3 km
- Mayfield Road0.4 km
- Caedmon College0.4 km
- Mayfield Place0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO211AJ · Data under Open Government Licence