YO22 4AU is an up-and-coming urban area on Infant School Yard, 0.3km from Abbey in Whitby. Administratively it sits within Whitby Streonshalh ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO22 4AU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (179 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO22 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00141966 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
INFANT SCHOOL YARD, YO22 4AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for INFANT SCHOOL YARD, YO22 4AU.
184
48
£ 34,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO22 4AU 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
Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in YO22 4AU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO22 4AU. The average age is 48.4. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 153,000
1 sales · Mean £ 153,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near YO22 4AU are high at 179 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Curry & Spice Delicatessen0.2 km
- Hunters0.4 km
- Janes0.2 km
- McColls0.8 km
- The Beach Hut0.4 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
52 nearby- Duke Of York0.4 km
- The Dolphin Hotel0.2 km
- The Quirky Den0.2 km
- Anchorage House0.8 km
- Argyle House0.7 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Black Horse0.3 km
- Green Dragon0.2 km
- Middle Earth Tavern0.3 km
- The Board Inn0.4 km
- The Endeavour0.1 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- Abbey House Tea Room0.3 km
- Alberts Eatery0.3 km
- Cafe Montmartre0.3 km
- Cosa Nostra0.1 km
- Four Seasons0.2 km
- + 66 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Creations0.1 km
- Ko Ko Chicken0.2 km
- Riverside Fisheries Ltd0.3 km
- Seafood Stall0.4 km
- Sprinkles0.2 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Supermarket0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitby0.3 km
- Ruswarp2.0 km
- Sleights4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Eskside Cottages0.1 km
- Eskside Cottages0.1 km
- Well Court0.1 km
- Well Court0.1 km
- Langbourne Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO224AU · Data under Open Government Licence