Osborne Terrace is in Whitby and in North Yorkshire district. YO21 1PE is located in the Whitby Streonshalh 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 Osborne Terrace, Whitby, YO21 1PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO21 1PD, YO21 1PH, YO21 1PG, YO21 1PJ, YO21 1PQ, YO21 1PF, YO21 1LS, YO21 1PL, YO21 1PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO21 1PE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.4% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.6% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.8% | 32.9% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 40.4% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 16% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 6.7% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 39.8% | 36.4% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 35.2% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 21.2% | 7.8% | 12.7% | 8.5% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 5.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
In the area around YO21 1PE this area, 31.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 31.7% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 10.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 14.1% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.2% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 15.9% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 17.6% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.2% | 97.2% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 93.9% | 98% | 4.1% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 97.6% | 4.0% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 31.2% | 13.5% | 17.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osborne Terrace was 707.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 284.5% higher than the Whitby Streonshalh average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Osborne Terrace has the 3rd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Whitby Streonshalh and the 18th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 178.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Osborne Terrace, Whitby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-08-28 | £191,653 |
| 5 Osborne Terrace, Whitby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-06-28 | £195,760 |
| 4 Osborne Terrace, Whitby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-06-25 | £158,724 |
| 6 Osborne Terrace, Whitby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-02-28 | £143,438 |
| 4 Osborne Terrace, Whitby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2024-02-21 | £121,125 |
The percentage of retired residents living in YO21 1PE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airy Hill Primary School Waterstead Lane , YO21 1PZ | 3out of 4 | 200 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Cliff Primary School Church Square , YO21 3EG | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stakesby Primary Academy Byland Road , YO21 1HY | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Whitby Primary Academy Stainsacre Lane , YO22 4HU | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ruswarp , YO21 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 526 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eskdale School Stainsacre Lane , YO22 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,382 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 | 674 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caedmon College Whitby Astro Cafe | Airy Hill, Whitby | 280 yd | |
| Passage To India | 30-31 Windsor Terrace, Whitby | 366 yd | |
| Fish Box | 3 Langborne Road, Whitby | 519 yd | |
| Endeavour Cafe | 2 Langborne Road, Whitby | 519 yd | |
| Whistlestop Cafe | Unit 1, Langborne Road | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| First In Last Out | 1 York Terrace, Whitby | 147 yd | |
| The Waiting Room | 2 Whitby Station, Langborne Road | 519 yd | |
| Middle Earth Tavern | 26 Church Street, Whitby | 547 yd | |
| George Hotel | 38 Baxtergate, Whitby | 587 yd | |
| Raw Nightclub | 2 Wellington Road, Whitby | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Chippy | 1 Fishburn Road, Whitby | 116 yd | |
| Pizza Figaro | Unit 1, Langborne Road | 519 yd | |
| Riverside Fisheries Ltd | 3A Church Street, Whitby | 547 yd | |
| Greggs | 16 Station Square, Whitby | 575 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 7B New Quay Road, Whitby | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Supermarket | Langborne Road, Whitby | 519 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 52-53 Baxtergate, Whitby | 633 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caedmon College Whitby (Scoresby Site) AIRY HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 291 yd |
| Caedmon College Whitby (Normanby Site) PROSPECT HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Helredale Football Pitch Helredale Gardens | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Fitness Machine SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Larpool Lane Football Pitch Larpool Lane | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Westcliffe Ladies Fitness Centre ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite | 1,071 yd |
| Whitby Leisure Centre WHITBY LEISURE CENTRE WHITBY LEISURE CENTRE CRESCENT AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,074 yd |
| East Whitby Academy STAINSACRE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,081 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.