YO21 1BP is an active urban area on Wards Yard, 0.2km from Whitby in Whitby. Administratively it sits within Whitby West ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
For renters and young professionals, YO21 1BP offers a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO21 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00141997 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WARDS YARD, YO21 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARDS YARD, YO21 1BP.
201
52
£ 34,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO21 1BP 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. YO21 1BP spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £210k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO21 1BP. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO21 1BP is above average at 137 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
51 nearby- Curry & Spice Delicatessen0.2 km
- Hunters0.3 km
- Janes0.2 km
- McColls0.9 km
- The Beach Hut0.3 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
54 nearby- Duke Of York0.3 km
- The Dolphin Hotel0.2 km
- The Quirky Den0.2 km
- Anchorage House0.6 km
- Argyle House0.4 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Black Horse0.3 km
- Green Dragon0.2 km
- Middle Earth Tavern0.4 km
- The Board Inn0.4 km
- The Endeavour0.2 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Abbey House Tea Room0.4 km
- Alberts Eatery0.3 km
- Cafe Montmartre0.3 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 Ltd0.4 km
- Seafood Stall0.4 km
- Sprinkles0.2 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Supermarket0.1 km
- Heron Foods0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitby0.2 km
- Ruswarp1.9 km
- Sleights4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Whitby Rail Station0.1 km
- Bus Stn Stand 30.1 km
- Boyes0.1 km
- Bus Stn Stand 20.1 km
- Whitby Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO211BP · Data under Open Government Licence