YO21 1BB is an active urban area located 0.2km from Whitby in Whitby. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Whitby West ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
Day-to-day life in YO21 1BB has the character of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are high (146 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for YO21 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00141997 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO21 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO21 1BB.
201
52
£ 34,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO21 1BB 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.
Area Character
YO21 1BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO21 1BB. The average age is 51.8. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near YO21 1BB are high at 146 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
West Cliff Primary School
Airy Hill Primary School
Caedmon College Whitby
Stakesby Primary Academy
East Whitby Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Curry & Spice Delicatessen0.2 km
- Hunters0.3 km
- Janes0.2 km
- McColls1.0 km
- The Beach Hut0.3 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
54 nearby- Duke Of York0.3 km
- The Dolphin Hotel0.2 km
- The Quirky Den0.2 km
- Anchorage House0.7 km
- Argyle House0.4 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Black Horse0.2 km
- Green Dragon0.2 km
- Middle Earth Tavern0.5 km
- The Board Inn0.3 km
- The Endeavour0.2 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Abbey House Tea Room0.4 km
- Alberts Eatery0.3 km
- Cafe Montmartre0.2 km
- Cosa Nostra0.2 km
- Four Seasons0.2 km
- + 68 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Creations0.2 km
- Ko Ko Chicken0.2 km
- Riverside Fisheries Ltd0.5 km
- Seafood Stall0.4 km
- Sprinkles0.2 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Supermarket0.2 km
- Heron Foods0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitby0.2 km
- Ruswarp2.0 km
- Sleights4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Whitby Rail Station0.2 km
- Well Court0.2 km
- Boyes0.2 km
- Bus Stn Stand 30.2 km
- Bus Stn Stand 20.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO211BB · Data under Open Government Licence