YO21 1NJ is in Ruswarp, Whitby and North Yorkshire district. YO21 1NJ 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 Ruswarp, Whitby, YO21 1NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO21 1YL, YO21 1NH, YO22 5HL, YO21 1NL, YO21 1NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO21 1NJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 52.5% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 47.5% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 1NJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.8% 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 | 24.5% | 21.4% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 63.8% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 19.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 6.6% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 42.2% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 40.4% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11.7% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 15.7% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 9.3% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 15.7% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8.1% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 14.1% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 34.3% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.6% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 94.3% | 95% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 94.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around YO21 1NJ was 55.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.1% lower than the Whitby Streonshalh average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
YO21 1NJ has the 23rd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Whitby Streonshalh and the 715th highest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 High Street, Whitby, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-03-04 | £367,677 |
| School House, Whitby, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2014-04-10 | £173,142 |
| 19 High Street, Whitby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2002-02-11 | £375,128 |
| Station House, Whitby, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2000-08-29 | £594,529 |
| Bridge Cottage, Whitby, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £87,500 | 1999-12-17 | £331,908 |
YO21 1NJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
YO21 1NJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in YO21 1NJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ruswarp , YO21 1NJ | 2out of 4 | 16 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitby, Airy Hill Community Primary School Waterstead Lane , YO21 1PZ | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Airy Hill Primary School Waterstead Lane , YO21 1PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's Roman Catholic Primary School Waterstead Lane , YO21 1PZ | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stakesby Community Primary School Byland Road , YO21 1HY | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caedmon School Airy Hill , YO21 1QA | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitby School Prospect Hill , YO21 1LA | 2out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eskdale School Stainsacre Lane , YO22 4HS | - not rated | 1,665 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 | 1,821 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sneaton Castle School Sneaton Castle , Castle Road YO21 3QN | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's School Sneaton Castle , YO21 3QN | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Of The Mart | Ruswarp Market, Sneaton Lane | 219 yd | |
| Ruswarp Riverside Cafe | Chainbridge, The Carrs | 247 yd | |
| Mini Monsterz | Esk Leisure Centre, The Carrs | 406 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruswarp C Of E Primary School | grass pitches | 2 yd |
| Esk Leisure (Closed) The Carrs | golf | 432 yd |
| Larpool Lane Football Pitch Larpool Lane | grass pitches | 987 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 | 60.0% |
| 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 | 40.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.