YO22 4AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ivy Yard, 0.3km 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 4AF 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. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £135k, 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 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00141967 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IVY YARD, YO22 4AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IVY YARD, YO22 4AF.
278
44
£ 34,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO22 4AF 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. YO22 4AF's 52% ownership and 44-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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO22 4AF. The average age is 44.3. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 135,000
1 sales · Mean £ 135,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO22 4AF is above average at 107 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
East Whitby Primary Academy
Stakesby Primary Academy
Eskdale School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Curry & Spice Delicatessen0.4 km
- Hunters0.6 km
- Janes0.5 km
- McColls0.6 km
- The Beach Hut0.6 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
52 nearby- Duke Of York0.6 km
- The Dolphin Hotel0.5 km
- The Quirky Den0.4 km
- Anchorage House0.8 km
- Argyle House0.9 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Black Horse0.5 km
- Green Dragon0.4 km
- Middle Earth Tavern0.0 km
- The Board Inn0.6 km
- The Endeavour0.3 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- Abbey House Tea Room0.5 km
- Alberts Eatery0.6 km
- Cafe Montmartre0.5 km
- Cosa Nostra0.3 km
- Four Seasons0.5 km
- + 65 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Creations0.3 km
- Ko Ko Chicken0.4 km
- Riverside Fisheries Ltd0.0 km
- Seafood Stall0.7 km
- Sprinkles0.5 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Supermarket0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitby0.4 km
- Ruswarp1.8 km
- Sleights4.3 km
Bus Stops
- St Marys Crescen0.2 km
- Eskside Cottages0.2 km
- Green Lane0.2 km
- Opp Green Lane0.2 km
- Eskside Cottages0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO224AF · Data under Open Government Licence