YO22 4BE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Whitby in Whitby. Administratively it sits within Whitby Streonshalh ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO22 4BE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (177 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for YO22 4BE are sourced from Output Area E00141966 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO22 4BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO22 4BE.
184
48
£ 34,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO22 4BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in YO22 4BE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO22 4BE. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near YO22 4BE are high at 177 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
East Whitby Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Curry & Spice Delicatessen0.1 km
- Hunters0.2 km
- Janes0.0 km
- McColls1.0 km
- The Beach Hut0.2 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
54 nearby- Duke Of York0.2 km
- The Dolphin Hotel0.0 km
- The Quirky Den0.0 km
- Anchorage House0.8 km
- Argyle House0.5 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Black Horse0.1 km
- Green Dragon0.0 km
- Middle Earth Tavern0.4 km
- The Board Inn0.2 km
- The Endeavour0.1 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Abbey House Tea Room0.2 km
- Alberts Eatery0.2 km
- Cafe Montmartre0.1 km
- Cosa Nostra0.1 km
- Four Seasons0.0 km
- + 68 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Creations0.1 km
- Ko Ko Chicken0.0 km
- Riverside Fisheries Ltd0.4 km
- Seafood Stall0.3 km
- Sprinkles0.1 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Supermarket0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitby0.3 km
- Ruswarp2.0 km
- Sleights4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Well Court0.1 km
- Well Court0.1 km
- Eskside Cottages0.2 km
- Whitby Rail Station0.3 km
- Eskside Cottages0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO224BE · Data under Open Government Licence