YO21 1DZ is a mixed residential area on Princess Place, 0.1km from Whitby in Whitby. Administratively it sits within Whitby West ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — 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 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO21 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00141997 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCESS PLACE, YO21 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS PLACE, YO21 1DZ.
201
52
£ 34,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO21 1DZ 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 1DZ spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO21 1DZ. 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
£ 260,000
6 sales · Mean £ 266,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO21 1DZ is above average at 100 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
Caedmon College Whitby
West Cliff Primary School
Stakesby Primary Academy
East Whitby Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Curry & Spice Delicatessen0.5 km
- Hunters0.6 km
- Janes0.4 km
- McColls0.9 km
- The Beach Hut0.6 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
57 nearby- Duke Of York0.6 km
- The Dolphin Hotel0.4 km
- The Quirky Den0.5 km
- Anchorage House0.4 km
- Argyle House0.5 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Black Horse0.5 km
- Green Dragon0.4 km
- Middle Earth Tavern0.5 km
- The Board Inn0.6 km
- The Endeavour0.5 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- Abbey House Tea Room0.6 km
- Alberts Eatery0.6 km
- Cafe Montmartre0.5 km
- Cosa Nostra0.5 km
- Four Seasons0.4 km
- + 69 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Creations0.5 km
- Ko Ko Chicken0.4 km
- Riverside Fisheries Ltd0.5 km
- Seafood Stall0.6 km
- Sprinkles0.5 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Supermarket0.2 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitby0.1 km
- Ruswarp1.7 km
- Sleights3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Stn Stand 40.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Boyes0.1 km
- Bus Stn Stand 20.1 km
- Bus Stn Stand 30.1 km
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Postcode Profile: YO211DZ · Data under Open Government Licence