Postcode Analysis Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber

PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHAPEL YARD, YO22 4AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHAPEL YARD, YO22 4AX.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO22 4AX 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.

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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

YO22 4AX is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £225k.

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

YO22 4AX is an up-and-coming urban area on Primitive Methodist Chapel 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 4AX 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (214 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £225k. 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 4AX are sourced from Output Area E00141967 (shared with 13 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 4AX. 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

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 225,000

1 sales · Mean £ 225,000

Terraced

£ 225,000

1 sales · Mean £ 225,000

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

Crime rates near YO22 4AX are high at 214 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 offences127
Anti-social behaviour117
Shoplifting75
Public order27
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

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West Cliff Primary School

Good226 pupils0.8 km
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Airy Hill Primary School

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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Caedmon College Whitby

Good786 pupils1.0 km
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Stakesby Primary Academy

Good167 pupils1.3 km
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East Whitby Primary Academy

Good228 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • Curry & Spice Delicatessen0.1 km
  • Hunters0.3 km
  • Janes0.2 km
  • McColls0.9 km
  • The Beach Hut0.3 km
  • + 46 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

51 nearby
  • Duke Of York0.3 km
  • The Dolphin Hotel0.2 km
  • The Quirky Den0.1 km
  • Anchorage House0.8 km
  • Argyle House0.6 km
  • + 46 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Black Horse0.2 km
  • Green Dragon0.1 km
  • Middle Earth Tavern0.3 km
  • The Board Inn0.3 km
  • The Endeavour0.0 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

71 nearby
  • Abbey House Tea Room0.2 km
  • Alberts Eatery0.3 km
  • Cafe Montmartre0.2 km
  • Cosa Nostra0.0 km
  • Four Seasons0.2 km
  • + 66 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Creations0.0 km
  • Ko Ko Chicken0.1 km
  • Riverside Fisheries Ltd0.3 km
  • Seafood Stall0.4 km
  • Sprinkles0.2 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Supermarket0.3 km
  • Heron Foods0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whitby0.4 km
  • Ruswarp2.1 km
  • Sleights4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Well Court0.1 km
  • Well Court0.1 km
  • Eskside Cottages0.1 km
  • Eskside Cottages0.2 km
  • Abbey0.3 km