YO22 4BQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Lees Yard, 0.3km from Burtree Cragg in Whitby. Administratively it sits within Whitby Streonshalh ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
Day-to-day life in YO22 4BQ has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are high (157 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO22 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00141965 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEES YARD, YO22 4BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEES YARD, YO22 4BQ.
133
51
£ 34,400 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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 54% owner-occupation and average age 51, YO22 4BQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £177k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO22 4BQ. The average age is 51.1. 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
Terraced
£ 177,500
2 sales · Mean £ 177,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near YO22 4BQ are high at 157 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Curry & Spice Delicatessen0.1 km
- Hunters0.0 km
- Janes0.1 km
- The Beach Hut0.0 km
- The Little Bottle Shop0.1 km
- + 45 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
53 nearby- Duke Of York0.0 km
- The Dolphin Hotel0.1 km
- The Quirky Den0.2 km
- Anchorage House0.9 km
- Argyle House0.5 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Black Horse0.1 km
- Green Dragon0.2 km
- Middle Earth Tavern0.6 km
- The Board Inn0.1 km
- The Endeavour0.2 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
72 nearby- Abbey House Tea Room0.2 km
- Alberts Eatery0.0 km
- Cafe Montmartre0.1 km
- Cosa Nostra0.2 km
- Four Seasons0.1 km
- + 67 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Creations0.2 km
- Ko Ko Chicken0.2 km
- Riverside Fisheries Ltd0.6 km
- Seafood Stall0.1 km
- Sprinkles0.1 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Supermarket0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitby0.5 km
- Ruswarp2.2 km
- Sleights4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Well Court0.2 km
- Well Court0.2 km
- Abbey0.2 km
- Bandstand0.3 km
- Eskside Cottages0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO224BQ · Data under Open Government Licence