Postcode YO21 1YE is located in an urban town, within the Whitby West ward of North Yorkshire in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Whitby West area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 33.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Whitby West is £36,989 per year. The nearest station is Whitby located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Pannett Park.
Whitby West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,992 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Whitby West has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Whitby West is £36,989 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near YO21 1YE.
Whitby West near YO21 1YE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Whitby located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Whitby | N/A | Walking directions to Whitby |
| 0.9 mi | Ruswarp | N/A | Walking directions to Ruswarp |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pannett Park | Medium | Walking directions to Pannett Park |
| 0.5 mi | South Seas Garden | Small | Walking directions to South Seas Garden |
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £251,000 in Whitby West area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,150,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £370,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £149,125 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whitby West
In the YO21 1YE postcode area, located within Whitby West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of YO21 1YE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Byland News | Byland Court, North Yorkshire, YO21 1JH | Walking directions to Byland News |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Guisborough Road, North Yorkshire, YO21 1LY | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Stakesby Road, North Yorkshire, YO21 1HS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Lockton Road, North Yorkshire, YO21 3LE | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for North Yorkshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.