Postcode Analysis Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber

HORSE ROAD, YO22 4AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORSE ROAD, YO22 4AA.

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Population

202

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: YO22 4AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

YO22 4AA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO22 4AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Horse Road, 0.2km from Spital Bridge in Whitby. Administratively it sits within Whitby Streonshalh ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, YO22 4AA is 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £124k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for YO22 4AA are sourced from Output Area E00141968 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO22 4AA. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 133,500

4 sales · Mean £ 147,250

Terraced

£ 160,000

3 sales · Mean £ 168,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around YO22 4AA is moderate at 75 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.

Violence and sexual offences73
Anti-social behaviour50
Shoplifting48
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Airy Hill Primary School

Good206 pupils0.6 km
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Caedmon College Whitby

Good786 pupils1.0 km
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West Cliff Primary School

Good226 pupils1.1 km
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East Whitby Primary Academy

Good228 pupils1.1 km
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Eskdale School

Good458 pupils1.3 km
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Stakesby Primary Academy

Good167 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Curry & Spice Delicatessen0.5 km
  • Hunters0.7 km
  • Janes0.6 km
  • McColls0.4 km
  • The Beach Hut0.7 km
  • + 45 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

48 nearby
  • Duke Of York0.7 km
  • The Dolphin Hotel0.6 km
  • The Quirky Den0.5 km
  • Anchorage House0.8 km
  • Argyle House1.0 km
  • + 43 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Black Horse0.6 km
  • Green Dragon0.5 km
  • Middle Earth Tavern0.1 km
  • The Board Inn0.7 km
  • The Endeavour0.5 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • Abbey House Tea Room0.6 km
  • Alberts Eatery0.7 km
  • Cafe Montmartre0.6 km
  • Cosa Nostra0.5 km
  • Four Seasons0.6 km
  • + 61 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Creations0.5 km
  • Ko Ko Chicken0.5 km
  • Riverside Fisheries Ltd0.1 km
  • Seafood Stall0.8 km
  • Sprinkles0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Supermarket0.4 km
  • Heron Foods0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whitby0.5 km
  • Ruswarp1.7 km
  • Sleights4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Green Lane0.1 km
  • Opp Green Lane0.1 km
  • St Marys Crescen0.2 km
  • St Mary's Crescent0.3 km
  • Eskside Cottages0.3 km