High Street is in Lythe, Whitby and in North Yorkshire district. YO21 3RT is located in the Danby & Mulgrave 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 High Street, Lythe, Whitby, YO21 3RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO21 3RS, YO21 3RP, YO21 3RW, YO21 3RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO21 3RT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50.2% | 49.5% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.5% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 21.8% | 26.2% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 47.1% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 13.1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 8.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 39.5% | 44% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 42% | 40.8% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 11% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 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 | 26.4% | 22.9% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 9.9% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 15.6% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 15.1% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 30.2% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 100% | 97.7% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 95.6% | 95.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 95.9% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 63.3% | 46.2% | 17.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 27.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% lower than the Danby & Mulgrave average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Danby & Mulgrave and the 727th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.8%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lythe Cottage High Street, Whitby, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-07-14 | £167,195 |
| Oakdene High Street, Whitby, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2023-02-20 | £293,927 |
| Ontario High Street, Whitby, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-04-14 | £323,095 |
| Lythe Cottage High Street, Whitby, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-02-05 | £300,165 |
| Chapel Cottage High Street, Whitby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2018-11-30 | £333,090 |
YO21 3RT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 3RT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3RT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 83 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stakesby Primary Academy Byland Road , YO21 1HY | 3out of 4 | 5,414 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mulgrave Community Sports Association MULGRAVE COMMUNITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION MULGRAVE COMMUNITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 230 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 | 96.4% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.