Postcode YO21 1YH 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Whitby West is £34,100 per year. The nearest station is Whitby located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Whitby West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,645 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Whitby West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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 of residents in Whitby West is £34,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near YO21 1YH.
Whitby West near YO21 1YH 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Whitby | N/A | Walking directions to Whitby |
Based on 121 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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £382,500 |
| Flats | 27 | £155,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £251,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whitby West
In the YO21 1YH postcode area, located within Whitby West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of YO21 1YH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Stakesby Road, North Yorkshire, YO21 1HS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Lockton Road, North Yorkshire, YO21 3LE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | 2-3 The Parade, Whitby, YO21 3JP | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.