Royal Crescent, Whitby, YO21 3EJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO21 3EJ has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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	52.4%	47%	-5.4%	51.0%	-4.0%
Male	47.6%	53%	5.4%	49.0%	4.0%

Partnership Status

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	22.8%	35.2%	12.4%	37.9%	-2.7%
Married: Opposite sex	47.5%	43%	-4.5%	44.2%	-1.2%
Married: Same sex	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.9%	4.7%	2.8%	2.2%	2.5%
Divorced	12.7%	11.7%	-1.0%	9.1%	2.6%
Widowed	14.6%	5.5%	-9.1%	6.1%	-0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	32.4%	32.8%	0.4%	48.4%	-15.6%
Good health	32.4%	39.7%	7.3%	33.6%	6.1%
Fair health	25.3%	23.7%	-1.6%	12.7%	11.0%
Bad health	7.1%	1.5%	-5.6%	4.0%	-2.5%
Very bad health	2.9%	2.3%	-0.6%	1.2%	1.1%

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 20.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.8%	23.4%	-4.4%	18.2%	5.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.3%	13.3%	7.0%	9.6%	3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.3%	16.4%	3.1%	13.4%	3.0%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	4.7%	0.3%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.6%	18%	10.4%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	30.4%	20.3%	-10.1%	33.8%	-13.5%
Other	10.1%	3.9%	-6.2%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	1.8%	0.8%	-1.0%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.5%	-1.7%
White	97.6%	98.5%	0.9%	81.4%	17.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.8% 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	92.9%	91.8%	-1.1%	83.2%	8.6%
European Union	4.7%	6%	1.3%	6.1%	-0.1%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	0.7%	-1.1%	5.6%	-4.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.4%	91.8%	-0.6%	83.2%	8.6%
10+ Years	2.4%	1.5%	-0.9%	9.8%	-8.3%
5-10 Years	4.1%	3%	-1.1%	2.9%	0.1%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	0.6%	3%	2.4%	1.9%	1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.9%	76.7%	-10.8%
France	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Romania	2.2%	0.9%	1.3%
No passport held	28.9%	13.5%	15.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.5%	37.2%	11.3%
Christian	49.3%	46.2%	3.1%
Not answered	2.2%	6.0%	-3.8%

Safety

Is Royal Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Royal Crescent was 379.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 106.1% higher than the Whitby Streonshalh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Royal Crescent has the 5th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Whitby Streonshalh and the 49th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 196.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.4%.

🔎 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 3EJ, 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 Royal Crescent are based on 199 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 Royal Crescent, Whitby, YO21 3EJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for YO21 3EJ

Average Price
£243,980

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£865,923

Flats/Maisonettes
£221,635

Other
£662,307

Estimated Average Property Prices for Royal Crescent

Average Price
£214,670

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£387,422

Detached
£885,603

Flats/Maisonettes
£203,326

Other
£667,033

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Royal CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Garden Flat 1 Princess Royal Apartments, 19 Royal Crescent, Whitby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£229,950	2025-06-12	£237,647
Flat 6 6 Royal Crescent, Whitby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£137,500	2025-03-21	£139,333
Flat 1 Carlill House, 14 Royal Crescent, Whitby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£275,000	2024-08-09	£275,279
Flat 9 Carlill House, 14 Royal Crescent, Whitby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£220,000	2024-07-31	£220,670
Flat 1 12 Royal Crescent, Whitby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£340,000	2024-06-27	£342,426

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for YO21 3EJ

Employment

YO21 3EJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 3EJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3EJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	45
Full-Time Employee	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Self-Employed	18
Part-Time Employee	16
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	2
Looking after home or family	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	24
Human health and social work activities	9
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	8
Other	7
Manufacturing	6
Education	6
Construction	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Transport and storage	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Information and communication	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Real estate activities	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	146 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stakesby Primary Academy Byland Road , YO21 1HY	3out of 4	859 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Airy Hill Primary School Waterstead Lane , YO21 1PZ	3out of 4	1,322 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
East Whitby Primary Academy Stainsacre Lane , YO22 4HU	3out of 4	2,219 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ruswarp , YO21 1NJ	3out of 4	2,399 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	939 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eskdale School Stainsacre Lane , YO22 4HS	3out of 4	2,466 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	568 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	172 yd
Clara's	Tea Kiosk, North Terrace	184 yd
Stokers Cafe And Gifts	1 Mulgrave Place, Whitby	215 yd
Ditto Restaurant	26 Skinner Street, Whitby	306 yd
Cranberry Swamp	24 Skinner Street, Whitby	306 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Resolution Hotel	1 Skinner Street, Whitby	316 yd
Whitby & District Rifle Club	Crescent Avenue, Whitby	321 yd
Whitby Fishermens Society Football Club	The Cragg, Whitby	372 yd
The Met Bar	Argyle Road, Whitby	376 yd
The Pier Inn	5 Pier Road, Whitby	376 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Silver Street Fisheries	22 Silver Street, Whitby	312 yd
Thirst Whitby Ltd	Kiosk 2, Pier Road	376 yd
Whitby Wok	Kiosk 10, Pier Road	376 yd
Pleasureland (Flavours Ice Cream Bar)	Pier Road, Whitby	376 yd
Magpie Fish & Chip Shop	15 Pier Road, Whitby	376 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Foods	52-53 Baxtergate, Whitby	543 yd
Co-op Supermarket	Langborne Road, Whitby	681 yd
Lidl	Stakesby Road, Whitby	999 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Westcliffe Ladies Fitness Centre ESPLANADE	health and fitness suite	159 yd
Whitby Leisure Centre WHITBY LEISURE CENTRE WHITBY LEISURE CENTRE CRESCENT AVENUE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	241 yd
Fitness Machine SILVER STREET	health and fitness suite	369 yd
Whitby Cricket Club Upgang Ln	grass pitches	568 yd
Turnbull Ground The Turnbull Ground The Turnbull Ground Upgang Lane	grass pitches	576 yd
White Leys Playing Fields WHITE LEYS ROAD	grass pitches	873 yd
Stakesby Primary Academy BYLAND ROAD	grass pitches	881 yd
Caedmon College Whitby (Normanby Site) PROSPECT HILL	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	906 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	52.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	46.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.99 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.99 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of YO21 3EJ