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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 13.8% 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. The median sale price in Whitby West is £240,000 (around £257 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £186,250 and £292,500. There are 3 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 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
13.8%
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

Median price: £240,000
Price per sq ft: £257
Sales (last 12 months): 79
Typical range (middle 50%): £186K – £293K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Whitby West area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whitby West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£346,500£300
Semi-Detached28£242,475£248
Terraced15£240,000£257
Flats16£156,500£263

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitby West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitby West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£264,000£126,000£170,000£143,000
2017£280,500£132,500£175,750£170,000
2018£270,000£130,000£180,500£165,000
2019£270,998£132,000£194,975£172,500
2020£287,995£167,995£210,498£194,925
2021£335,000£171,250£230,000£173,750
2022£372,500£225,000£265,000£210,000
2023£376,250£190,000£265,000£225,000
2024£356,250£200,000£257,475£238,475
2025£371,250£165,000£255,000£226,000
2026£339,000£152,500£245,000£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitby West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitby West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199£224£219£204
2017£199£223£181£193
2018£237£225£215£186
2019£246£233£215£214
2020£261£256£219£204
2021£257£265£224£228
2022£295£307£267£256
2023£301£296£253£279
2024£278£310£270£267
2025£300£263£255£252
2026£291£268£252£262
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitby West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whitby West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Yorkshire district.

Band A£1,696
Band B£1,979
Band C£2,262
Band D£2,544
Band E£3,110
Band F£3,675
Band G£4,241
Band H£5,089

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Whitby West

Is Whitby West safe?

Whitby West records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Whitby West?

The median sale price in Whitby West is £240,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Whitby West?

Whitby West has 3 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Whitby West?

Whitby West scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Whitby West sits around rank 16,087 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Whitby West?

The average household income in Whitby West is around £37,273 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin 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