Abbey Terrace is in Whitby and in North Yorkshire district. YO21 3FH is located in the Whitby West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scarborough and Whitby. This postcode has been in use since 2019-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abbey Terrace, Whitby, YO21 3FH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO21 3FH is primarily male, with 57.8% 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 | 44.1% | 42.2% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -8.8% |
| Male | 55.9% | 57.8% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 8.8% |
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 3FH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 44.9% | 45% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.7% | 30.2% | 8.5% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 21.7% | 15.5% | -6.2% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.1% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (64.4%) 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 | 28.7% | 31.8% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -16.6% |
| Good health | 44.1% | 32.6% | -11.5% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 14% | 27.3% | 13.3% | 12.7% | 14.6% |
| Bad health | 11.2% | 6.8% | -4.4% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 25.4% | 15.5% | -9.9% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 10.9% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 11.6% | -9.4% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 10.1% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.1% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 33.3% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.6% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.5% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
In this area, 94% 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% | 94% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 92.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Terrace was 62.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.0% lower than the Whitby Streonshalh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abbey Terrace has the 23rd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Whitby Streonshalh and the 638th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 11 1 Abbey Terrace, Whitby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-08-25 | £142,941 |
| Flat 1 1 Abbey Terrace, Whitby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-05-12 | £146,225 |
| Flat 10 1 Abbey Terrace, Whitby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2021-02-05 | £129,890 |
| Flat 12 1 Abbey Terrace, Whitby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,500 | 2019-02-13 | £180,696 |
| Flat 4 1 Abbey Terrace, Whitby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £110,000 | 2018-07-26 | £129,335 |
YO21 3FH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 3FH 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.
| Retired | 33 |
| Full-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School High Street , Lythe YO21 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stakesby Primary Academy Byland Road , YO21 1HY | 3out of 4 | 3,436 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Cliff Primary School Church Square , YO21 3EG | 3out of 4 | 4,040 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ruswarp , YO21 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,157 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airy Hill Primary School Waterstead Lane , YO21 1PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,477 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 | 3,889 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 | 3,899 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive Inn | Newholm, Whitby | 1,091 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.