Upgang Lane is in Whitby and in North Yorkshire district. YO21 3DR is located in the Whitby West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scarborough and Whitby. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upgang Lane, Whitby, YO21 3DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO21 3EA, YO21 3EW, YO21 3DT, YO21 3HJ, YO21 1JG, YO21 1JP, YO21 3DX, YO21 3DP, YO21 3AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO21 3DR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 47.8% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 47.1% | 52.2% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 25.2% | 25.4% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 50.8% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 11.7% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 16.4% | 6.9% | -9.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 38.4% | 39.9% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 33% | 34.1% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 18.7% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 6.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 28.2% | 14.2% | -14.0% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 10.1% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 12.6% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 14.6% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 36.8% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.3% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 96.7% 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% | 96.7% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 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 | 93.6% | 96.7% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upgang Lane was 74.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% lower than the Whitby Streonshalh average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Upgang Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Whitby Streonshalh and the 516th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 14 Eskholme, 3 - 5 Upgang Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2010-08-17 | £172,103 |
| Eskholme, 3 - 5 Upgang Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2009-02-13 | £162,929 |
YO21 3DR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in YO21 3DR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Cliff Primary School Church Square , YO21 3EG | 3out of 4 | 326 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stakesby Primary Academy Byland Road , YO21 1HY | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Airy Hill Primary School Waterstead Lane , YO21 1PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ruswarp , YO21 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Whitby Primary Academy Stainsacre Lane , YO22 4HU | 3out of 4 | 2,116 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 | 612 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eskdale School Stainsacre Lane , YO22 4HS | 3out of 4 | 2,314 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 | 267 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitby Masonic Hall | 5-6 John Street, Whitby | 339 yd | |
| Stokers Cafe And Gifts | 1 Mulgrave Place, Whitby | 393 yd | |
| Ditto Restaurant | 26 Skinner Street, Whitby | 394 yd | |
| Cranberry Swamp | 24 Skinner Street, Whitby | 394 yd | |
| Arch & Abbey | 2 - 4 Skinner Street, Whitby | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitby Conservative Club | Upgang Lane, Whitby | 81 yd | |
| Stakesby Arms | Byland Road, Whitby | 402 yd | |
| Resolution Hotel | 1 Skinner Street, Whitby | 414 yd | |
| Whitby Town FC | Turnbull Ground, Upgang Lane | 442 yd | |
| Whitby Town Football Club (Bar) | Turnbull Ground, Upgang Lane | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Street Fisheries | 22 Silver Street, Whitby | 441 yd | |
| The Greedy Pig | 5 Golden Lion Bank, Whitby | 531 yd | |
| Bitz N Pizzas | 24 Flowergate, Whitby | 531 yd | |
| Greggs | 16 Station Square, Whitby | 552 yd | |
| Harbour Grill | Kiosk 3, Pier Road | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 52-53 Baxtergate, Whitby | 532 yd | |
| Co-op Supermarket | Langborne Road, Whitby | 639 yd | |
| Lidl | Stakesby Road, Whitby | 731 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitby Leisure Centre WHITBY LEISURE CENTRE WHITBY LEISURE CENTRE CRESCENT AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 171 yd |
| Westcliffe Ladies Fitness Centre ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Fitness Machine SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Turnbull Ground The Turnbull Ground The Turnbull Ground Upgang Lane | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Stakesby Primary Academy BYLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Caedmon College Whitby (Normanby Site) PROSPECT HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 560 yd |
| Whitby Cricket Club Upgang Ln | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| White Leys Playing Fields WHITE LEYS ROAD | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Caedmon College Whitby (Scoresby Site) AIRY HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,074 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.