YO21 1AP is a sought-after residential area on Ontario Drive, 0.4km from Boghall in Whitby. Administratively it sits within Whitby West ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO21, YO21 1AP offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £313k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO21 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00141822 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ONTARIO DRIVE, YO21 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ONTARIO DRIVE, YO21 1AP.
392
44
£ 34,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
YO21 1AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 YO21 1AP. The average age is 43.7. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 313,996
5 sales · Mean £ 308,195
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO21 1AP has low crime rates — 14 incidents 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
Caedmon College Whitby
Airy Hill Primary School
Stakesby Primary Academy
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
West Cliff Primary School
East Whitby Primary Academy
Eskdale School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Harrisons Of Whitby1.0 km
- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- Beacon Farm Ice Cream0.9 km
- A P Jackson (Butchers) Ltd0.9 km
- Colin Duck Grocers0.9 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Anchorage House0.4 km
- Arundel House0.6 km
- Autumn Leaves0.8 km
- Bagdale Hall Hotel0.7 km
- Bats And Broomsticks0.4 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Whitby Conservative Club1.0 km
- The Waiting Room0.9 km
- Stakesby Arms0.8 km
- First In Last Out0.5 km
- George Hotel0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Endeavour Cafe0.9 km
- Fish Box0.9 km
- Passage To India0.8 km
- Whistlestop Cafe0.9 km
- Chapel On The Hill1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Supermarket0.9 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Pizza Figaro0.9 km
- Porto Pizza0.8 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Railway Chippy0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitby0.9 km
- Ruswarp0.9 km
- Sleights3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Prospect Hill0.2 km
- Community College0.2 km
- Mayfield Road0.3 km
- Mayfield Place0.3 km
- Prospect Hill0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO211AP · Data under Open Government Licence