YO21 1EE is an active urban area located 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 1EE offers a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 127 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for YO21 1EE are sourced from Output Area E00141997 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO21 1EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO21 1EE.
201
52
£ 34,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO21 1EE 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
YO21 1EE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 39% 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 1EE. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO21 1EE is above average at 127 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Curry & Spice Delicatessen0.4 km
- Hunters0.5 km
- Janes0.4 km
- McColls0.8 km
- The Beach Hut0.5 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
54 nearby- Duke Of York0.5 km
- The Dolphin Hotel0.4 km
- The Quirky Den0.4 km
- Anchorage House0.4 km
- Argyle House0.5 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Black Horse0.4 km
- Green Dragon0.4 km
- Middle Earth Tavern0.4 km
- The Board Inn0.5 km
- The Endeavour0.4 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Abbey House Tea Room0.6 km
- Alberts Eatery0.5 km
- Cafe Montmartre0.4 km
- Cosa Nostra0.4 km
- Four Seasons0.4 km
- + 68 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Creations0.4 km
- Ko Ko Chicken0.4 km
- Riverside Fisheries Ltd0.4 km
- Seafood Stall0.6 km
- Sprinkles0.4 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Supermarket0.1 km
- Heron Foods0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitby0.0 km
- Ruswarp1.7 km
- Sleights4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Whitby Rail Station0.0 km
- Bus Station0.0 km
- Hospital0.0 km
- Bus Stn Stand 20.1 km
- Bus Stn Stand 30.1 km
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Postcode Profile: YO211EE · Data under Open Government Licence