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Whitby Streonshalh

About

Whitby Streonshalh ward encompasses the western bank of the River Esk, directly opposite the historic Abbey headland. The area is primarily residential, with housing climbing the steep valley slopes away from the riverfront. It includes the modern industrial estate on the outskirts, which provides local employment, and the main railway station connecting the town to the wider region.

A defining characteristic is the presence of the operational swing bridge, a central thoroughfare linking the two sides of Whitby. The ward contains the lifeboat station and the fish market, integral to the town's maritime identity. St. Mary's Church and its expansive graveyard, accessible by the famous 199 Steps from the east bank, are situated within this ward's boundaries on the west cliff top.

Area overview

On average Whitby Streonshalh has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitby Streonshalh is £37,877 per year. There are 4 schools in Whitby Streonshalh: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Whitby Streonshalh is home to around 5,679 people, with a population density of about 1,491.3 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

135

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Whitby Streonshalh Population

5,679

Population density

1,491.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

78.18(+77%)

Anti-social behaviour

57.58(+303%)

Shoplifting

21.66(+147%)

Criminal damage and arson

14.44(+68%)

Public order

12.85(+46%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

5,438

95.72%

Other White

101

1.78%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.33%

Bangladeshi

0.28%

Irish

0.26%

Total population: 5,681

Economics

No qualifications

1,269

26.53%

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,048

21.91%

Level 3 (A level)

745

15.57%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

670

14.01%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

579

12.1%

Total 16+ residents: 4,784

Housing

Owns outright

956

36.16%

Other social rented

527

19.93%

Owns with a mortgage

510

19.29%

Private landlord or letting agency

434

16.41%

Social rents from council

108

4.08%

Total households: 2,644

Property prices in Whitby Streonshalh

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Whitby Streonshalh area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £455,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whitby Streonshalh over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	15	£270,750	£209,500	£241,500	£326,500	£414,000
Flats	11	£131,000	£60,000	£100,250	£192,500	£237,500
Semi-Detached	31	£218,000	£146,500	£170,000	£243,475	£299,975
Terraced	33	£210,000	£151,800	£175,000	£245,000	£423,000

10 years median price trend in Whitby Streonshalh

All postcodes in Whitby Streonshalh

YO211PG

Bog Hall

YO224QU

Wagtail Crescent

YO211PQ

South View

YO224EW

Abrahams Quay

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail