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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 60 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
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
35.03(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.43(+77%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.38(-13%)
Public order
5.5(-39%)
Shoplifting
4.43(-49%)
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 110 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Whitby West area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,150,000.

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
Detached19£375,000
Flats21£148,250
Semi-Detached48£255,000
Terraced22£212,500

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

YO211ND

Ruswarp Lane

YO213NU

Saxon Road

YO211HF

Chubb Hill Road

YO211JR

Fountains Close

YO211NL

Ruswarp Fields

YO211NP

Resolution Way

YO213DY

Southlands Avenue

YO211HS

Stakesby Road

YO211LP

Lime Grove

YO211YB

Crescent Avenue

YO213DL

Station Avenue

YO213EJ

Royal Crescent

YO211AF

Whitby West

YO211AJ

Anchorage Way

YO211HD

Dundas Gardens

YO211LD

Ganton Close

YO211RF

Spinnaker Drive

YO213AA

St Hildas Gardens

YO213EE

Langdale Terrace

YO213EP

Hudson Street

YO213HR

Blenheim Avenue

YO213LS

Farm Close

YO213NH

The Avenue

YO213NW

Chancel Way

YO213QN

Castle Road

YO213JY

Upgang Lane

YO211HQ

Byland Road

YO211JX

Caygill Street

YO211LG

Pannal Close

YO211NB

Ruswarp Lane

YO211NG

The Avenue

YO213AS

Clarence Place

YO213ES

Normanby Terrace

YO213ET

John Street

YO211LE

Sandmoor Close

YO213HT

Argyle Road

YO213JQ

White Bridge Road

YO213NN

Avenue Court

YO213FD

Landsdowne Road

YO211JL

Kirkham Road

YO213EN

North Promenade

YO213FH

Abbey Terrace

YO211HH

High Stakesby

YO213UJ

Ammonite Grove

YO211JJ

Byland Court

YO211LH

St Andrews Road

YO213DT

Upgang Lane

YO213EL

Crescent Terrace

YO213FR

Crescent Terrace

YO213JL

Mulgrave Road

YO213NB

Lockton Road

YO213NP

Priory Drive

YO211HZ

Laburnum Grove

YO211NX

Frobisher Drive

YO213NE

Westbourne Road

YO213UA

Heworth Drive

YO213UR

White Point Court

YO211JG

Springvale

YO211NF

Ruswarp Bank

YO213LX

Derwent Road

YO211LZ

Guisborough Road

YO213LU

Derwent Road

YO213LZ

Derwent Road

YO213UP

Trinity Grove

YO213HU

Argyle Road

YO213NX

Saxon Road

YO211XH

Crescent Avenue

YO213NG

Westbourne Grove

YO213NJ

Castle Road

YO211JB

Oak Road

YO211HJ

High Stakesby Cottages

YO211LR

Pinewood Close

YO213LH

Love Lane

YO213LT

Stonecross Road

YO213ED

Crescent Avenue

YO213FE

Murrayfield Gardens

YO211NH

High Street

YO213EQ

Crescent Avenue

YO213UD

Mickleby Drive

YO211HR

Manor Close

YO211NY

Croft Farm

YO211JP

Chubb Hill Road

YO213DZ

Westlands Avenue

YO213HZ

Upgang Lane

YO213JA

Rose Avenue

YO213LR

Field Close

YO211HL

High Stakesby Road

YO211LX

Mayfield Road

YO211NS

Canterbury Close

YO213HS

Argyle Road

YO213HQ

Abbey Terrace

YO213UG

Sandstone Grove

YO211HT

Beech Grove

YO211LF

Starbeck Close

YO213AB

Stonehouse Gardens

YO213AL

Routh Walk

YO213ER

Havelock Place

YO213JB

West Cliff Avenue

YO213PA

Northway

YO213UF

Convent Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.