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About

Whitby West ward encompasses the western portion of the historic fishing port of Whitby, stretching inland from the River Esk up onto the West Cliff. The area includes the town's railway station and a mix of residential streets, local retail, and light industrial units. The dramatic headland of the West Cliff is a defining feature, offering sweeping views across the harbour mouth and out to the North Sea.

The ward contains the iconic Whalebone Arch on West Cliff, a monument to Whitby's maritime heritage. It is a primarily residential area with several schools and community facilities serving the local population. The landscape transitions from the bustling harbour side to quieter, green spaces and the open moorland of the North York Moors National Park at its western edge.

Area overview

On average Whitby West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitby West is £37,273 per year. There are 4 schools in Whitby West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whitby West is home to around 7,450 people, with a population density of about 1,313.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitby West Population
7,450
Population density
1,313 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.77(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.4(+106%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.13(+6%)
Public order
6.98(-21%)
Shoplifting
6.04(-31%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,190
96.52%
Other White
97
1.3%
Other
25
0.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.27%
Irish
20
0.27%
Total population: 7,449

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,616
25%
No qualifications
1,417
21.92%
Level 3 (A level)
1,075
16.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
909
14.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
694
10.73%
Total 16+ residents: 6,465

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,574
44.02%
Owns with a mortgage
730
20.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
530
14.82%
Other social rented
496
13.87%
Social rents from council
102
2.85%
Total households: 3,576

Property prices in Whitby West

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £261,500 in Whitby West area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whitby West in the 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£368,750
Flats14£175,000
Semi-Detached37£260,000
Terraced19£225,000

10 years median price trend in Whitby West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitby West.

All postcodes in Whitby West

YO213NU

Saxon Road

YO213NL

Westbourne Close

YO211JW

Harrowing Drive

YO213UD

Mickleby Drive

YO213EB

Station Avenue

YO213NJ

Castle Road

YO213ES

Normanby Terrace

YO211ND

Ruswarp Lane

YO213FJ

Argyle Road

YO211JA

Elm Grove

YO213ER

Havelock Place

YO213AN

Tower Flats

YO211NT

Pembroke Way

YO213NT

White Leys Road

YO211NG

The Avenue

YO211NF

Ruswarp Bank

YO211JQ

Holly Tree Court

YO213DH

Bridge Mews

YO211NP

Resolution Way

YO211AL

Anchorage Way

YO213FE

Murrayfield Gardens

YO211JU

Chubb Hill Road

YO213UL

Easter Court

YO213LG

Castle Road

YO211JS

Fountains Close

YO213JX

North Promenade

YO211AF

Whitby West

YO211LF

Starbeck Close

YO213EN

North Promenade

YO213LQ

Love Lane

YO211LR

Pinewood Close

YO213JD

Upgang Lane

YO213EU

Mulgrave Place

YO213AB

Stonehouse Gardens

YO213FD

Landsdowne Road

YO211NE

Ruswarp Lane

YO213UQ

Saints Way

YO213HY

Ocean Road

YO211YF

Byland Road

YO213UP

Trinity Grove

YO211LB

Rosemount Road

YO211JX

Caygill Street

YO211YL

Mill Court

YO213PB

White Leyes Road

YO213JZ

Welton Court

YO211RW

Carr Hall Gardens

YO213UN

St Benedicts Way

YO211NS

Canterbury Close

YO213DZ

Westlands Avenue

YO213DL

Station Avenue

YO211JT

Rosedale Close

YO211HE

Kirkham Road

YO213LY

Lilla Close

YO213NP

Priory Drive

YO211JN

Whitby West

YO211XH

Crescent Avenue

YO213AS

Clarence Place

YO211LY

Guisborough Road

YO213JF

Charlton Avenue

YO213EW

Crescent Avenue

YO211YQ

Sycamore Court

YO213AF

Poplar Row

YO213JP

The Parade

YO211YB

Crescent Avenue

YO211HU

Ash Grove

YO213DW

Beechings Mews

YO211HY

Byland Road

YO211HX

Oak Road

YO213FL

Claremont Drive

YO213HR

Blenheim Avenue

YO213NB

Lockton Road

YO213JE

Marlborough Avenue

YO213NR

Sea View Close

YO213JL

Mulgrave Road

YO211RF

Spinnaker Drive

YO211NJ

High Street

YO213HS

Argyle Road

YO213DU

Field House Road

YO213JW

Upgang Lane

YO211LD

Ganton Close

YO213LP

Parsons Close

YO213LX

Derwent Road

YO211NU

Anchorage Way

YO213NE

Westbourne Road

YO211JB

Oak Road

YO213EQ

Crescent Avenue

YO211NR

Shackleton Close

YO213EP

Hudson Street

YO213JN

Valley Road

YO211NQ

The Avenue

YO213HX

Ladysmith Avenue

YO213SL

Castle Road

YO213EA

Upgang Lane

YO211TL

Guisborough Road

YO211JH

Byland Road

YO211NA

Holmstead Avenue

YO211LQ

Wentworth Crescent

YO213HU

Argyle Road

YO211HS

Stakesby Road

YO213UA

Heworth Drive

Data Sources

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