YO22 4DR is an up-and-coming urban area on East Abbey Terrace, 0.3km from Abbey in Whitby. Administratively it sits within Whitby Streonshalh ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
Within the YO22 district, this postcode is characterised by a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for YO22 4DR are sourced from Output Area E00141965 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST ABBEY TERRACE, YO22 4DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST ABBEY TERRACE, YO22 4DR.
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 4DR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO22 4DR. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO22 4DR is above average at 118 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
- Hunters0.1 km
- Janes0.2 km
- The Beach Hut0.1 km
- The Little Bottle Shop0.1 km
- + 45 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
53 nearby- Duke Of York0.1 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 Inn0.1 km
- The Endeavour0.2 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
72 nearby- Abbey House Tea Room0.1 km
- Alberts Eatery0.1 km
- Cafe Montmartre0.1 km
- Cosa Nostra0.2 km
- Four Seasons0.2 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 Supermarket0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitby0.5 km
- Ruswarp2.3 km
- Sleights4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Abbey0.2 km
- Well Court0.2 km
- Well Court0.2 km
- Bandstand0.3 km
- Eskside Cottages0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO224DR · Data under Open Government Licence