Church Square, Whitby, YO21 3EG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO21 3EG is primarily male, with 60.6% of the population 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	43.3%	39.4%	-3.9%	51.0%	-11.6%
Male	56.7%	60.6%	3.9%	49.0%	11.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around YO21 3EG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	49.5%	42.5%	-7.0%	37.9%	4.6%
Married: Opposite sex	22.9%	30.7%	7.8%	44.2%	-13.5%
Married: Same sex	1.6%	0.6%	-1.0%	0.3%	0.3%
Separated	3.1%	5%	1.9%	2.2%	2.8%
Divorced	19.8%	17.3%	-2.5%	9.1%	8.2%
Widowed	3.1%	3.9%	0.8%	6.1%	-2.2%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	29.3%	27.2%	-2.1%	48.4%	-21.2%
Good health	41.8%	42.9%	1.1%	33.6%	9.3%
Fair health	21.6%	17.8%	-3.8%	12.7%	5.1%
Bad health	4.8%	8.4%	3.6%	4.0%	4.4%
Very bad health	2.4%	3.7%	1.3%	1.2%	2.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 22.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.3%	20.7%	1.4%	18.2%	2.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21.9%	17.3%	-4.6%	9.6%	7.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.6%	10.6%	-4.0%	13.4%	-2.8%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	12.8%	8.6%	5.3%	7.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.1%	10.6%	-3.5%	16.9%	-6.3%
Degree or Similar	21.9%	22.3%	0.4%	33.8%	-11.5%
Other	4.2%	5.6%	1.4%	2.8%	2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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)
Chinese	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed Other	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	0.8%	0.3%
White	97.6%	95.1%	-2.5%	81.4%	13.7%
Roma	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.2%	2.0%
Arab	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.2%	85.1%	-11.1%	83.2%	1.9%
European Union	1.4%	12.8%	11.4%	6.1%	6.7%
Africa	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.7%	85.1%	-10.6%	83.2%	1.9%
10+ Years	0.5%	3.2%	2.7%	9.8%	-6.6%
5-10 Years	0.5%	1.1%	0.6%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	1.9%	5.3%	3.4%	2.2%	3.1%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	5.3%	3.9%	1.9%	3.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	57.7%	76.7%	-19.0%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Romania	9.5%	0.9%	8.6%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
No passport held	29.1%	13.5%	15.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41%	37.2%	3.8%
Christian	44.7%	46.2%	-1.5%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Other religion	3.7%	0.6%	3.1%
Not answered	8.5%	6.0%	2.5%

Safety

Is Church Square Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Square was 196.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.9% higher than the Whitby Streonshalh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Church Square has the 9th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Whitby Streonshalh and the 128th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,100

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in YO21 3EG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Church Square are based on 41 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Yorkshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Church Square, Whitby, YO21 3EG

Estimated Average Property Prices for YO21 3EG

Average Price
£259,091

Semi-Detached
£389,101

Terraced
£493,550

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£172,271

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Church Square

Average Price
£225,895

Semi-Detached
£400,915

Terraced
£454,478

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£163,280

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Church SquareStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 2 9 Church Square, Whitby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£247,500	2024-09-02	£249,520
Flat 1 7 Church Square, Whitby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£235,000	2024-04-05	£238,868
Flat 4 4 Church Square, Whitby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£169,950	2023-03-31	£172,393
Flat 3 9 Church Square, Whitby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£228,100	2022-03-23	£233,295
Flat 5 7 Church Square, Whitby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£175,000	2021-09-27	£188,344

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for YO21 3EG

Employment

YO21 3EG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	46
Retired	29
Self-Employed	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	26
Other	17
Part-Time Employee	16
Unemployed	10
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	42
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Manufacturing	12
Human health and social work activities	11
Education	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	7
Construction	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Information and communication	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Cliff Primary School Church Square , YO21 3EG	3out of 4	143 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stakesby Primary Academy Byland Road , YO21 1HY	3out of 4	809 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Airy Hill Primary School Waterstead Lane , YO21 1PZ	3out of 4	1,301 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
East Whitby Primary Academy Stainsacre Lane , YO22 4HU	3out of 4	2,216 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ruswarp , YO21 1NJ	3out of 4	2,359 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Caedmon College Whitby Prospect Hill , YO21 1LA	3out of 4	900 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eskdale School Stainsacre Lane , YO22 4HS	3out of 4	2,456 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	530 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Whitby Masonic Hall	5-6 John Street, Whitby	173 yd
Clara's	Tea Kiosk, North Terrace	217 yd
Stokers Cafe And Gifts	1 Mulgrave Place, Whitby	226 yd
Pizza West	West Cliff, Whitby	302 yd
Ditto Restaurant	26 Skinner Street, Whitby	308 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Whitby & District Rifle Club	Crescent Avenue, Whitby	302 yd
Resolution Hotel	1 Skinner Street, Whitby	321 yd
Whitby Conservative Club	Upgang Lane, Whitby	329 yd
The Met Bar	Argyle Road, Whitby	350 yd
Whitby Fishermens Society Football Club	The Cragg, Whitby	408 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Silver Street Fisheries	22 Silver Street, Whitby	322 yd
Harbour Grill	Kiosk 3, Pier Road	406 yd
Pleasureland (Flavours Ice Cream Bar)	Pier Road, Whitby	414 yd
Magpie Fish & Chip Shop	15 Pier Road, Whitby	414 yd
Thirst Whitby Ltd	Kiosk 2, Pier Road	414 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Foods	52-53 Baxtergate, Whitby	541 yd
Co-op Supermarket	Langborne Road, Whitby	678 yd
Lidl	Stakesby Road, Whitby	951 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Whitby Leisure Centre WHITBY LEISURE CENTRE WHITBY LEISURE CENTRE CRESCENT AVENUE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	191 yd
Westcliffe Ladies Fitness Centre ESPLANADE	health and fitness suite	197 yd
Fitness Machine SILVER STREET	health and fitness suite	376 yd
Whitby Cricket Club Upgang Ln	grass pitches	541 yd
Turnbull Ground The Turnbull Ground The Turnbull Ground Upgang Lane	grass pitches	543 yd
White Leys Playing Fields WHITE LEYS ROAD	grass pitches	829 yd
Stakesby Primary Academy BYLAND ROAD	grass pitches	830 yd
Caedmon College Whitby (Normanby Site) PROSPECT HILL	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	863 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	50.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	76.56 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	76.56 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of YO21 3EG