YO22 4BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from California Road in Whitby. Administratively it sits within Whitby Streonshalh ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO22 4BZ 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 4BZ are sourced from Output Area E00141968 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO22 4BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO22 4BZ.
202
43
£ 34,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO22 4BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
YO22 4BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO22 4BZ. The average age is 43.3. 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 around YO22 4BZ is moderate at 82 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
Airy Hill Primary School
East Whitby Primary Academy
Caedmon College Whitby
West Cliff Primary School
Eskdale School
Stakesby Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Curry & Spice Delicatessen0.6 km
- Hunters0.8 km
- Janes0.6 km
- McColls0.4 km
- The Beach Hut0.8 km
- + 45 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
31 nearby- Duke Of York0.8 km
- The Dolphin Hotel0.6 km
- The Quirky Den0.6 km
- Anchorage House0.8 km
- Arundel House0.9 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Black Horse0.7 km
- Green Dragon0.6 km
- Middle Earth Tavern0.2 km
- The Board Inn0.8 km
- The Endeavour0.5 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- Abbey House Tea Room0.7 km
- Alberts Eatery0.8 km
- Cafe Montmartre0.7 km
- Cosa Nostra0.5 km
- Four Seasons0.6 km
- + 60 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Creations0.5 km
- Ko Ko Chicken0.6 km
- Riverside Fisheries Ltd0.2 km
- Seafood Stall0.9 km
- Sprinkles0.6 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Supermarket0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitby0.5 km
- Ruswarp1.7 km
- Sleights4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Green Lane0.1 km
- Opp Green Lane0.1 km
- St Marys Crescen0.2 km
- St Mary's Crescent0.2 km
- Abbots Road Bottom0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO224BZ · Data under Open Government Licence