Stakesby Vale is in Whitby and in North Yorkshire district. YO21 1JZ is located in the Whitby West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scarborough and Whitby. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stakesby Vale, Whitby, YO21 1JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO21 1JY, YO21 1LR, YO21 1LL, YO21 1QQ, YO21 1QH, YO21 1HE, YO21 1LP, YO21 1QJ, YO21 1JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO21 1JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of YO21 1JZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.7% | 29.2% | 9.5% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.9% | 53.3% | -10.6% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 53.2% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 37% | 32.4% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 9.9% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 19.5% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 9.1% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 16.4% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 24.3% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 22.5% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.6% | 96.7% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
In this area, 97% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.6% | 97% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 97.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stakesby Vale was 39.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.8% lower than the Whitby Streonshalh average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Stakesby Vale has the 12th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Whitby Streonshalh and the 1019th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Stakesby Vale, Whitby, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-03-14 | £397,996 |
| 9 Stakesby Vale, Whitby, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-03-28 | £310,390 |
| 13 Stakesby Vale, Whitby, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-08-27 | £404,165 |
| Charnwood Stakesby Vale, Whitby, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2020-11-09 | £380,497 |
| 14 Stakesby Vale, Whitby, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £376,000 | 2020-10-06 | £455,691 |
YO21 1JZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Mining and quarrying | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stakesby Primary Academy Byland Road , YO21 1HY | 3out of 4 | 300 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Cliff Primary School Church Square , YO21 3EG | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Airy Hill Primary School Waterstead Lane , YO21 1PZ | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ruswarp , YO21 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Whitby Primary Academy Stainsacre Lane , YO22 4HU | 3out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caedmon College Whitby Prospect Hill , YO21 1LA | 3out of 4 | 204 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eskdale School Stainsacre Lane , YO22 4HS | 3out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Christian Language School for Functional English 5 Chubb Hill Road , High Stakesby YO21 1JU | - not rated | 304 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coliseum Cafe | The Coliseum, Victoria Place | 591 yd | |
| Lucky House | 41 Baxtergate, Whitby | 638 yd | |
| The Peoples Kitchen / The Peoples Fridge | Rear Of, Flowergate United Reformed Church | 677 yd | |
| Chapel On The Hill | Brunswick Street, Whitby | 688 yd | |
| Passage To India | 30-31 Windsor Terrace, Whitby | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stakesby Arms | Byland Road, Whitby | 332 yd | |
| Whitby Conservative Club | Upgang Lane, Whitby | 511 yd | |
| First In Last Out | 1 York Terrace, Whitby | 576 yd | |
| George Hotel | 38 Baxtergate, Whitby | 638 yd | |
| The Whitby Way | The Whitby Way, 7 Wellington Road | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Chippy | 1 Fishburn Road, Whitby | 604 yd | |
| Greggs | 16 Station Square, Whitby | 687 yd | |
| Pizza Figaro | Unit 1, Langborne Road | 733 yd | |
| The Greedy Pig | 5 Golden Lion Bank, Whitby | 770 yd | |
| Bitz N Pizzas | 24 Flowergate, Whitby | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 52-53 Baxtergate, Whitby | 709 yd | |
| Co-op Supermarket | Langborne Road, Whitby | 733 yd | |
| Lidl | Stakesby Road, Whitby | 746 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caedmon College Whitby (Normanby Site) PROSPECT HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 112 yd |
| Stakesby Primary Academy BYLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Whitby Leisure Centre WHITBY LEISURE CENTRE WHITBY LEISURE CENTRE CRESCENT AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 646 yd |
| Caedmon College Whitby (Scoresby Site) AIRY HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Fitness Machine SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| White Leys Playing Fields WHITE LEYS ROAD | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Turnbull Ground The Turnbull Ground The Turnbull Ground Upgang Lane | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Westcliffe Ladies Fitness Centre ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite | 891 yd |
| Whitby Cricket Club Upgang Ln | grass pitches | 956 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 58.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.