Is YO22 4AZ a safe place to live?

Yes, YO22 4AZ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 4 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of YO22 4AZ?

The population for the YO22 4AZ area is approximately 218 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber

YO22 4AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO22 4AZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

218

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10

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8/10

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1/10

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7/10

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2/10

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4/10

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2/10

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10/10

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7/10

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Area Character

YO22 4AZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO22 4AZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.4km from Stainsacre in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Esk Valley & Coast ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.

For families considering a move, YO22 4AZ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for YO22 4AZ are sourced from Output Area E00141788 (shared with 16 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 4AZ. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

YO22 4AZ has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

East Whitby Primary Academy

Good228 pupils1.4 km

Hawsker Cum Stainsacre Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good39 pupils1.4 km

Eskdale School

Good458 pupils1.5 km

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Supermarkets

2 nearby

Food Warehouse1.0 km
Sainsbury's0.8 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Bothams Shop0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Whitby2.4 km
Ruswarp2.8 km
Sleights5.3 km