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YO21

WHITBY

North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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YO21 covers WHITBY in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £324,638
1yr change ▼ 3.9%
Crime 6% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£324,638

▼ 3.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

13% above national avg

Crime Rate

86.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

6% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

109 Mbps

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.

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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

£317K £320K £323K £326K £330K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

28,133

Population

67

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.

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109.0 Mbps

Avg Download

20.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

82%

Superfast Coverage

18%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about YO21 WHITBY

What is the average house price in YO21 WHITBY?
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 WHITBY 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 is the population of YO21 WHITBY?
The population of YO21 (WHITBY) is approximately 28,133 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 62% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in YO21 WHITBY?
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.

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