YO21 1DN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Whitby in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Whitby Streonshalh ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
Within the YO21 district, this postcode is characterised by these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are high (141 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for YO21 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00141959 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO21 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO21 1DN.
252
50
£ 34,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO21 1DN 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 1DN — age 50, 43% ownership, 35% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1DN. The average age is 50.3. 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 rates near YO21 1DN 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
Airy Hill Primary School
West Cliff Primary School
Caedmon College Whitby
Stakesby Primary Academy
East Whitby Primary Academy
Eskdale School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Curry & Spice Delicatessen0.3 km
- Hunters0.5 km
- Janes0.3 km
- McColls0.8 km
- The Beach Hut0.5 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
54 nearby- Duke Of York0.5 km
- The Dolphin Hotel0.3 km
- The Quirky Den0.3 km
- Anchorage House0.5 km
- Argyle House0.6 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Black Horse0.4 km
- Green Dragon0.3 km
- Middle Earth Tavern0.3 km
- The Board Inn0.5 km
- The Endeavour0.3 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Abbey House Tea Room0.5 km
- Alberts Eatery0.5 km
- Cafe Montmartre0.4 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 Ltd0.3 km
- Seafood Stall0.6 km
- Sprinkles0.4 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Supermarket0.1 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitby0.1 km
- Ruswarp1.8 km
- Sleights4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Langbourne Road0.1 km
- Co-op0.1 km
- Co-op0.1 km
- Whitby Rail Station0.1 km
- Whitby Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: YO211DN · Data under Open Government Licence