Postcode Analysis Scarborough, Yorkshire and The Humber

ONTARIO DRIVE, YO21 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ONTARIO DRIVE, YO21 1AP.

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Population

392

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Caedmon College Whitby

Good786 pupils0.4 km
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Airy Hill Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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Stakesby Primary Academy

Good167 pupils0.8 km
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Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good87 pupils1.0 km
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West Cliff Primary School

Good226 pupils1.2 km
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East Whitby Primary Academy

Good228 pupils1.4 km
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Eskdale School

Good458 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Supermarket0.9 km
  • Heron Foods1.0 km
fastfood

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