YO22 4BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood within the YO22 district of Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Esk Valley & Coast ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
For families considering a move, YO22 4BY represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 77% 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 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00141785 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO22 4BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO22 4BY.
246
51
£ 41,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO22 4BY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. YO22 4BY spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO22 4BY. The average age is 50.5. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
YO22 4BY has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Fylingdales Service Station0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ruswarp9.4 km
- Sleights9.7 km
- Whitby10.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Flask Inn0.1 km
- The Flask Inn & Caravan Park0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: YO224BY · Data under Open Government Licence