YO22 4BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from California Road in Whitby. Administratively it sits within Whitby Streonshalh ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO22 4BU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% 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 low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for YO22 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00141960 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO22 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO22 4BU.
331
38
£ 34,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO22 4BU 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
YO22 4BU has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO22 4BU. The average age is 38.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO22 4BU has low crime rates — 36 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
East Whitby Primary Academy
Airy Hill Primary School
Eskdale School
Caedmon College Whitby
West Cliff Primary School
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- McColls0.1 km
- Whitby Fish0.1 km
- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- Beacon Farm Ice Cream0.9 km
- G E Hewison0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Middle Earth Tavern0.7 km
- The Penny Hedge0.8 km
- The Waiting Room0.9 km
- First In Last Out0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Harbourside Tea Room0.7 km
- Daisy Bailey's1.0 km
- Endeavour Cafe0.9 km
- Fish Box0.9 km
- Passage To India0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- B & M0.9 km
- Food Warehouse1.0 km
- Co-op Supermarket0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Riverside Fisheries Ltd0.7 km
- Pizza Figaro0.9 km
- Porto Pizza0.8 km
- Railway Chippy0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Anchorage House1.0 km
- Bats And Broomsticks1.0 km
- Elford House1.0 km
- Larpool Hall Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitby0.9 km
- Ruswarp1.4 km
- Sleights4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Helredale Road0.1 km
- Helredale Road0.1 km
- Abbotts Road Top0.1 km
- Abbotts Road Top0.1 km
- Cemetery0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO224BU · Data under Open Government Licence