YO22 4BF is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 4BF 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. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (201 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 4BF are sourced from Output Area E00141967 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO22 4BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO22 4BF.
278
44
£ 34,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO22 4BF 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 44, YO22 4BF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO22 4BF. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near YO22 4BF are high at 201 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
West Cliff Primary School
Airy Hill Primary School
Caedmon College Whitby
Stakesby Primary Academy
East Whitby Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Curry & Spice Delicatessen0.1 km
- Hunters0.3 km
- Janes0.1 km
- McColls0.9 km
- The Beach Hut0.3 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
51 nearby- Duke Of York0.3 km
- The Dolphin Hotel0.1 km
- The Quirky Den0.1 km
- Anchorage House0.9 km
- Argyle House0.6 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Black Horse0.2 km
- Green Dragon0.1 km
- Middle Earth Tavern0.4 km
- The Board Inn0.3 km
- The Endeavour0.0 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- Abbey House Tea Room0.2 km
- Alberts Eatery0.3 km
- Cafe Montmartre0.2 km
- Cosa Nostra0.0 km
- Four Seasons0.1 km
- + 66 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Creations0.0 km
- Ko Ko Chicken0.1 km
- Riverside Fisheries Ltd0.4 km
- Seafood Stall0.3 km
- Sprinkles0.1 km
- + 13 more
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 Cottages0.2 km
- Eskside Cottages0.2 km
- Abbey0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO224BF · Data under Open Government Licence