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Whitby West

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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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	22	£368,750	£222,250	£332,500	£448,750	£597,500
Flats	14	£175,000	£112,750	£148,500	£258,750	£350,968
Semi-Detached	37	£260,000	£133,000	£225,000	£300,000	£376,000
Terraced	19	£225,000	£186,800	£195,500	£256,500	£348,000

10 years median price trend in Whitby West

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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