YO21 1EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on North Road, 0.2km from Fishburn Park in Whitby. Administratively it sits within Whitby Streonshalh ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
For families considering a move, YO21 1EL represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for YO21 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00141954 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH ROAD, YO21 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH ROAD, YO21 1EL.
194
41
£ 34,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO21 1EL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
YO21 1EL is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO21 1EL. The average age is 41.0. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO21 1EL is above average at 97 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
Eskdale School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Curry & Spice Delicatessen0.6 km
- Hunters0.7 km
- Janes0.6 km
- McColls0.7 km
- The Beach Hut0.7 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
53 nearby- Duke Of York0.7 km
- The Dolphin Hotel0.6 km
- The Quirky Den0.6 km
- Anchorage House0.3 km
- Argyle House0.7 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Black Horse0.7 km
- Green Dragon0.6 km
- Middle Earth Tavern0.5 km
- The Board Inn0.8 km
- The Endeavour0.6 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- Abbey House Tea Room0.8 km
- Alberts Eatery0.7 km
- Cafe Montmartre0.7 km
- Cosa Nostra0.6 km
- Four Seasons0.6 km
- + 66 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Creations0.6 km
- Ko Ko Chicken0.6 km
- Riverside Fisheries Ltd0.5 km
- Seafood Stall0.8 km
- Sprinkles0.6 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Supermarket0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitby0.3 km
- Ruswarp1.5 km
- Sleights3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hospital0.2 km
- Whitby Rail Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Co-op0.3 km
- Bus Stn Stand 20.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO211EL · Data under Open Government Licence