YO22 4AN is an up-and-coming urban area on Boulby Bank, 0.4km from Abbey in Whitby. Administratively it sits within Whitby Streonshalh ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO22 4AN 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, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 43 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 high (162 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 9.1% year-on-year. 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 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00141968 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOULBY BANK, YO22 4AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOULBY BANK, YO22 4AN.
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43
£ 34,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO22 4AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. YO22 4AN spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £157k. Property prices are trending down 9.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO22 4AN. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 150,000
7 sales · Mean £ 153,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near YO22 4AN are high at 162 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
Stakesby Primary Academy
East Whitby Primary Academy
Eskdale School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Curry & Spice Delicatessen0.3 km
- Hunters0.4 km
- Janes0.3 km
- McColls0.7 km
- The Beach Hut0.4 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
52 nearby- Duke Of York0.4 km
- The Dolphin Hotel0.3 km
- The Quirky Den0.3 km
- Anchorage House0.8 km
- Argyle House0.7 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Black Horse0.3 km
- Green Dragon0.3 km
- Middle Earth Tavern0.2 km
- The Board Inn0.5 km
- The Endeavour0.2 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- Abbey House Tea Room0.4 km
- Alberts Eatery0.4 km
- Cafe Montmartre0.3 km
- Cosa Nostra0.2 km
- Four Seasons0.3 km
- + 66 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Creations0.2 km
- Ko Ko Chicken0.3 km
- Riverside Fisheries Ltd0.2 km
- Seafood Stall0.5 km
- Sprinkles0.3 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Supermarket0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitby0.4 km
- Ruswarp1.9 km
- Sleights4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Eskside Cottages0.0 km
- Eskside Cottages0.0 km
- Well Court0.2 km
- Well Court0.2 km
- Co-op0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO224AN · Data under Open Government Licence