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Whitby West

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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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Whitby West Population

7,450

Population density

1,313 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,190

96.52%

Other White

1.3%

Other

0.34%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.27%

Irish

0.27%

Total population: 7,449

Economics

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

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	20	£346,500	£300	£196,250	£280,000	£421,250	£524,000
Semi-Detached	28	£242,475	£248	£143,750	£213,250	£273,500	£349,500
Terraced	15	£240,000	£257	£155,600	£197,500	£250,000	£298,500
Flats	16	£156,500	£263	£104,625	£142,250	£187,500	£292,500

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitby West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitby West.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitby West.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

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Property prices in Whitby West

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitby West

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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