YO21 1EP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gray Street, 0.2km from Fishburn Park in Whitby. Administratively it sits within Whitby Streonshalh ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, up 10.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO21 1EP are sourced from Output Area E00141954 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRAY STREET, YO21 1EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAY STREET, YO21 1EP.
194
41
£ 34,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO21 1EP 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. YO21 1EP's 63% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 10.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO21 1EP. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 166,500
26 sales · Mean £ 170,009
Semi-Detached
£ 192,000
2 sales · Mean £ 192,000
Flat
£ 150,250
6 sales · Mean £ 151,066
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO21 1EP is above average at 108 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 Delicatessen0.5 km
- Hunters0.7 km
- Janes0.5 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 Hotel0.5 km
- The Quirky Den0.5 km
- Anchorage House0.4 km
- Argyle House0.7 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Black Horse0.6 km
- Green Dragon0.5 km
- Middle Earth Tavern0.4 km
- The Board Inn0.7 km
- The Endeavour0.5 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- Abbey House Tea Room0.7 km
- Alberts Eatery0.7 km
- Cafe Montmartre0.6 km
- Cosa Nostra0.5 km
- Four Seasons0.5 km
- + 66 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Creations0.5 km
- Ko Ko Chicken0.5 km
- Riverside Fisheries Ltd0.4 km
- Seafood Stall0.7 km
- Sprinkles0.5 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Supermarket0.2 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitby0.2 km
- Ruswarp1.6 km
- Sleights3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hospital0.1 km
- Whitby Rail Station0.2 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Langbourne Road0.2 km
- Co-op0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO211EP · Data under Open Government Licence