YO21 1EU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Spital Bridge in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Whitby Streonshalh ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
The people who live in YO21 1EU are typical of 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. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO21 1EU are sourced from Output Area E00141959 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO21 1EU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO21 1EU.
252
50
£ 34,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO21 1EU 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 1EU spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (50) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO21 1EU. 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 around YO21 1EU is moderate at 75 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Airy Hill Primary School
Caedmon College Whitby
East Whitby Primary Academy
West Cliff Primary School
Stakesby Primary Academy
Eskdale School
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Curry & Spice Delicatessen0.7 km
- Hunters0.9 km
- Janes0.7 km
- McColls0.4 km
- The Beach Hut0.9 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
48 nearby- Duke Of York0.9 km
- The Dolphin Hotel0.7 km
- The Quirky Den0.7 km
- Anchorage House0.5 km
- Argyle House1.0 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Black Horse0.8 km
- Green Dragon0.7 km
- Middle Earth Tavern0.4 km
- The Board Inn0.9 km
- The Endeavour0.7 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- Abbey House Tea Room0.9 km
- Alberts Eatery0.9 km
- Cafe Montmartre0.8 km
- Cosa Nostra0.7 km
- Four Seasons0.7 km
- + 60 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Creations0.7 km
- Ko Ko Chicken0.7 km
- Riverside Fisheries Ltd0.4 km
- Seafood Stall1.0 km
- Sprinkles0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Supermarket0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitby0.4 km
- Ruswarp1.4 km
- Sleights3.8 km
Bus Stops
- New Bridge0.2 km
- Opp Green Lane0.3 km
- Green Lane0.3 km
- New Bridge0.3 km
- Abbots Road Bottom0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO211EU · Data under Open Government Licence