YO22 4DQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Bensons Yard, 0.3km from Burtree Cragg in Whitby. Administratively it sits within Whitby Streonshalh ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
This is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are high (145 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £185k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO22 4DQ are sourced from Output Area E00141965 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENSONS YARD, YO22 4DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENSONS YARD, YO22 4DQ.
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
YO22 4DQ is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £185k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO22 4DQ. 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
£ 185,000
3 sales · Mean £ 195,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near YO22 4DQ are high at 145 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 Delicatessen0.2 km
- Hunters0.0 km
- Janes0.2 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 Hotel0.2 km
- The Quirky Den0.2 km
- Anchorage House1.0 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 Inn0.0 km
- The Endeavour0.3 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
72 nearby- Abbey House Tea Room0.2 km
- Alberts Eatery0.0 km
- Cafe Montmartre0.1 km
- Cosa Nostra0.3 km
- Four Seasons0.2 km
- + 67 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Creations0.3 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 Supermarket0.5 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
- Havelock Place0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO224DQ · Data under Open Government Licence