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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

YO213AR

Well Close Terrace

YO211HT

Beech Grove

YO211LJ

St Andrews Road

YO213HH

Esplanade

YO213UR

White Point Court

YO213NN

Avenue Court

YO211QA

Prospect Hill

YO213NW

Chancel Way

YO213JH

Dunsley Crescent

YO211LG

Pannal Close

YO211SD

Rievaulx Road

YO211LL

Auckland Way

YO211HQ

Byland Road

YO213EE

Langdale Terrace

YO211JR

Fountains Close

YO211RG

Drake Close

YO211LZ

Guisborough Road

YO211NL

Ruswarp Fields

YO213LH

Love Lane

YO213LF

Love Lane

YO213JG

White Point Avenue

YO213NF

Westbourne Avenue

YO213LW

Highfield Road

YO211HJ

High Stakesby Cottages

YO211QD

Prospect Hill

YO213LZ

Derwent Road

YO213FR

Crescent Terrace

YO213QN

Castle Road

YO213EL

Crescent Terrace

YO211HH

High Stakesby

YO213DP

Keepers Court

YO213UF

Convent Way

YO219AU

Crescent Avenue

YO213NA

Fyling Road

YO213ET

John Street

YO211AD

Byland Road

YO211AQ

Endurance Way

YO213NG

Westbourne Grove

YO211NN

Ruswarp Fields

YO213ED

Crescent Avenue

YO213QW

Ewe Cote

YO213FH

Abbey Terrace

YO211RL

The Carrs

YO211LN

Cherry Close

YO211NX

Frobisher Drive

YO213UG

Sandstone Grove

YO213LT

Stonecross Road

YO211JG

Springvale

YO213QP

Castle Road

YO211LU

Mayfield Place

YO213DX

Newlands Avenue

YO219AY

Crescent Avenue

YO211JD

Abbeville Avenue

YO211NH

High Street

YO213AW

Skinner Street

YO213UH

Jet Close

YO211HG

Manor Close

YO213PA

Northway

YO211YJ

Stakesby Road

YO213FA

Moorland Close

YO213AJ

Skinner Street

YO213UB

Runswick Avenue

YO211HF

Chubb Hill Road

YO213AA

St Hildas Gardens

YO211JP

Chubb Hill Road

YO213PE

East Way

YO211JF

Stakesby Road

YO213DN

Back St Hildas Terrace

YO213JR

White Point Road

YO211JZ

Stakesby Vale

YO213NX

Saxon Road

YO213EJ

Royal Crescent

YO211LW

Sunningdale Grove

YO211QW

High Street

YO211HD

Dundas Gardens

YO213UE

Runswick Avenue

YO213FT

The Garth

YO211NW

Frobisher Drive

YO213JU

Mulgrave Crescent

YO213HQ

Abbey Terrace

YO213AL

Routh Walk

YO213NH

The Avenue

YO213PD

The Garth

YO219AS

Crescent Avenue

YO211YH

Sutcliffe Court

YO211AP

Ontario Drive

YO211JL

Kirkham Road

YO213FF

Twickenham Court

YO213LR

Field Close

YO213ND

Westbourne Road

YO213LE

The Mews

YO213LB

Mulgrave Road

YO211LX

Mayfield Road

YO211SB

Stakesby Vale Court

YO211YE

Auckland Way

YO213AP

Well Close Square

YO211YG

Byland Road

YO219AZ

Crescent Avenue

YO213LL

Sandsend Road

YO211NB

Ruswarp Lane

Data Sources

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