Postcode Analysis Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber

WHITE HORSE YARD, YO22 4BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITE HORSE YARD, YO22 4BW.

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Population

184

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO22 4BW 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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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in YO22 4BW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 10.2% year-on-year.

home £247,500 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO22 4BW is an up-and-coming urban area on White Horse 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 4BW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 (187 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £247k, down 10.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for YO22 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00141966 (shared with 20 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 4BW. 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

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 205,475

2 sales · Mean £ 205,475

Terraced

£ 185,000

14 sales · Mean £ 199,710

Semi-Detached

£ 262,500

1 sales · Mean £ 262,500

Flat

£ 276,250

2 sales · Mean £ 276,250

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

Crime rates near YO22 4BW are high at 187 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 offences130
Anti-social behaviour114
Shoplifting75
Criminal damage and arson30
Public order30

school Local Schools

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West Cliff Primary School

Good226 pupils0.6 km
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Airy Hill Primary School

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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Caedmon College Whitby

Good786 pupils1.1 km
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Stakesby Primary Academy

Good167 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Curry & Spice Delicatessen0.1 km
  • Hunters0.1 km
  • Janes0.1 km
  • The Beach Hut0.1 km
  • The Little Bottle Shop0.1 km
  • + 45 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

53 nearby
  • Duke Of York0.1 km
  • The Dolphin Hotel0.1 km
  • The Quirky Den0.1 km
  • Anchorage House0.9 km
  • Argyle House0.5 km
  • + 48 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Black Horse0.1 km
  • Green Dragon0.1 km
  • Middle Earth Tavern0.5 km
  • The Board Inn0.1 km
  • The Endeavour0.2 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

72 nearby
  • Abbey House Tea Room0.1 km
  • Alberts Eatery0.1 km
  • Cafe Montmartre0.1 km
  • Cosa Nostra0.2 km
  • Four Seasons0.1 km
  • + 67 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Creations0.2 km
  • Ko Ko Chicken0.1 km
  • Riverside Fisheries Ltd0.5 km
  • Seafood Stall0.2 km
  • Sprinkles0.1 km
  • + 13 more
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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 Court0.1 km
  • Well Court0.1 km
  • Abbey0.2 km
  • Eskside Cottages0.3 km
  • Eskside Cottages0.4 km