YO21 postcode: what it's like to live there
The YO21 district covers Whitby, Staithes, Stokesley. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 5 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£245k
England £300k
Recorded crime
82
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
4.2 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£31,583
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
65%
of homes
Council tax
£2,311
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
15 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in YO21
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£348k
Semi-detached
£244k
Terraced
£222k
Flat
£150k
Primary schools in YO21
- Airy Hill Primary School · YO21 1PZ · Remains Good (2022) · Top 44% in England
- Castleton Primary School · YO21 2DA · Outstanding in every area (2024)
- Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School · YO21 2NG · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area
- Egton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School · YO21 1UT · Remains Good (2023)
- Glaisdale Primary School · YO21 2PZ · Outstanding in every area (2024)
- Lealholm Primary School · YO21 2AG · Remains Good (2022)
- Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School · YO21 3RT · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 40% in England
- Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School · YO21 1NJ · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas
- St Hedda's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy · YO21 1UX · Outstanding in every area (2025)
- Stakesby Primary Academy · YO21 1HY · Good (2023) · Top 49% in England
- West Cliff Primary School · YO21 3EG · Good (2022) · Bottom 32% in England
Secondary schools in YO21
- Whitby School · YO21 1LA · Requires improvement (2023) · Bottom 31% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in YO21
- Little Rainbows · YO21 1HY · Good (Ofsted)
- Egton Playgroup · YO21 1UX · Good (Ofsted)
- Esklets Pre-School · YO21 2JL · Good (Ofsted)
- Glaisdale Playgroup · YO21 2PZ · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Teapots Nursery Ltd · YO21 1UX
- Roseville Childcare · YO21 3RT · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- The Wooden Horse At St. Hildas · YO21 1PZ
GP surgeries in YO21
- Whitby Group Practice · YO21 1SD
- Esk Valley Medical Practice · YO21 2PA
Neighbourhoods in YO21
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of YO21 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitby West | 44% | £230k | High | 9 min |
| Esk Valley & Runswick Coast | 39% | £278k | Very low | 23 min |
| Whitby South & East | 13% | £245k | High | 12 min |
| Great Ayton & Stokesley | 2% | £258k | Average | 11 min |
Questions
Where is the YO21 postcode?
YO21 covers 5 neighbourhoods in Whitby, Staithes, Stokesley, with 681 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in YO21?
The typical home price across YO21's neighbourhoods is £245k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in YO21?
11 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a YO21 postcode.