YO21 1DE is an up-and-coming urban area on Ripleys Yard, 0.1km from Whitby in Whitby. Administratively it sits within Whitby West ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
For renters and young professionals, YO21 1DE offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for YO21 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00141995 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIPLEYS YARD, YO21 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIPLEYS YARD, YO21 1DE.
132
51
£ 34,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
YO21 1DE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 47% 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 1DE. The average age is 51.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO21 1DE is above average at 133 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 Delicatessen0.3 km
- Hunters0.4 km
- Janes0.3 km
- McColls0.9 km
- The Beach Hut0.4 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
57 nearby- Duke Of York0.4 km
- The Dolphin Hotel0.3 km
- The Quirky Den0.3 km
- Anchorage House0.5 km
- Argyle House0.4 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Black Horse0.3 km
- Green Dragon0.3 km
- Middle Earth Tavern0.5 km
- The Board Inn0.4 km
- The Endeavour0.3 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- Abbey House Tea Room0.5 km
- Alberts Eatery0.4 km
- Cafe Montmartre0.3 km
- Cosa Nostra0.3 km
- Four Seasons0.3 km
- + 69 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Creations0.3 km
- Ko Ko Chicken0.3 km
- Riverside Fisheries Ltd0.5 km
- Seafood Stall0.5 km
- Sprinkles0.3 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Supermarket0.1 km
- Heron Foods0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitby0.1 km
- Ruswarp1.8 km
- Sleights4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Boyes0.1 km
- Bus Stn Stand 30.1 km
- Bus Stn Stand 40.1 km
- Bus Stn Stand 20.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: YO211DE · Data under Open Government Licence