YO21 — WHITBY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in YO21

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in YO21 is £324,638, which is 9% below the North Yorkshire average of £354,925.

Properties in YO21 cost 13.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in YO21 have fallen 3.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£456,686	172
Semi-detached	£299,130	190
Terraced	£252,565	193
Flat	£194,699	146
All types	£324,638	767

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in YO21

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 86.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, YO21 has a crime rate 6% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

23.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

5.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

8.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

18.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

13.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in YO21

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

YO21 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School	Primary	Good	mi
Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Egton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Whitby School	Secondary	Requires improvement	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

28,133

Population

Median Age

62%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

62.0%

Private rent

22.0%

Social rent

16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in YO21 are 109.0 Mbps, with 86% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 45% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

109.0 Mbps

Avg Download

20.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

82%

Superfast Coverage

18%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in YO21 is collected by York Council. The Band D rate is £1,725/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

YO21 — WHITBY

Area Summary

YO21 (WHITBY) offers property prices near the national average (£324,638), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (109 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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WHITBY

£331K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in YO21?

The average house price in YO21 (WHITBY) is £324,638, based on 767 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 13% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.9% over the past year.

Is YO21 a safe area to live?

Crime in YO21 is close to the national average at 86.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (23.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (18.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in YO21?

There are 13 schools in or near YO21. 23% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in YO21?

Council tax in YO21 is collected by York Council. The Band D rate is £1,725 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in YO21?

The average broadband download speed in YO21 is 109 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 82% of premises, ultrafast to 18%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in YO21 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 62% of homes in YO21 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 28,133.