YO21 1DL is an active urban area on Loggerhead 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 1DL offers a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (141 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO21 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00141997 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOGGERHEAD YARD, YO21 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOGGERHEAD YARD, YO21 1DL.
201
52
£ 34,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO21 1DL 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
No single demographic signal dominates YO21 1DL — age 52, 39% ownership, 51% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £174k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO21 1DL. 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
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
Terraced
£ 142,500
6 sales · Mean £ 160,083
Detached
£ 159,500
2 sales · Mean £ 159,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near YO21 1DL are high at 141 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
54 nearby- Duke Of York0.4 km
- The Dolphin Hotel0.3 km
- The Quirky Den0.3 km
- Anchorage House0.5 km
- Argyle House0.5 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Black Horse0.3 km
- Green Dragon0.3 km
- Middle Earth Tavern0.4 km
- The Board Inn0.4 km
- The Endeavour0.3 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Abbey House Tea Room0.5 km
- Alberts Eatery0.4 km
- Cafe Montmartre0.3 km
- Cosa Nostra0.3 km
- Four Seasons0.3 km
- + 68 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Creations0.3 km
- Ko Ko Chicken0.3 km
- Riverside Fisheries Ltd0.4 km
- Seafood Stall0.5 km
- Sprinkles0.3 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Supermarket0.1 km
- Heron Foods0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitby0.1 km
- Ruswarp1.8 km
- Sleights4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Whitby Rail Station0.0 km
- Bus Stn Stand 30.1 km
- Bus Stn Stand 20.1 km
- Boyes0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: YO211DL · Data under Open Government Licence