Ivy Yard is in Whitby and in North Yorkshire district. YO22 4AF is located in the Whitby Streonshalh 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 Ivy Yard, Whitby, YO22 4AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO22 4AG, YO22 4AD, YO22 4EX, YO22 4AB, YO22 4AL, YO22 4AJ, YO22 4AA, YO22 4EY, YO22 4ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO22 4AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 51.8% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 53.4% | 48.2% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 31.8% | 34.2% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 39.4% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 13% | 14.7% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.7% | 37.3% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 40.9% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 16.3% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around YO22 4AF this area, 34.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.1% | 34.9% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 11.2% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 12.5% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 8.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 10.3% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 21.6% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.3% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.6% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 97.7% | 96.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ivy Yard was 124.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.5% lower than the Whitby Streonshalh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ivy Yard has the 14th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Whitby Streonshalh and the 245th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Ivy Yard, Whitby, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-08-16 | £243,037 |
| 5 Ivy Yard, Whitby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-12-05 | £174,557 |
| 5 Ivy Yard, Whitby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2003-06-27 | £201,832 |
| 5 Ivy Yard, Whitby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 1999-08-09 | £149,362 |
YO22 4AF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Retired | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 38 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airy Hill Primary School Waterstead Lane , YO21 1PZ | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Cliff Primary School Church Square , YO21 3EG | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Whitby Primary Academy Stainsacre Lane , YO22 4HU | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stakesby Primary Academy Byland Road , YO21 1HY | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ruswarp , YO21 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,050 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eskdale School Stainsacre Lane , YO22 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,495 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 | 886 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbourside Tea Room | 58C Church Street, Whitby | 16 yd | |
| Mister Chips Restaurant & Take-away | 68-69 Church Street, Whitby | 370 yd | |
| Humble Pie N Mash | 163 Church Street, Whitby | 370 yd | |
| Cosa Nostra | 161 Church Street, Whitby | 370 yd | |
| Mr Coopers Coffee House | 72 Church Street, Whitby | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Earth Tavern | 26 Church Street, Whitby | 16 yd | |
| The Endeavour | 66 Church Street, Whitby | 370 yd | |
| The Fleece Inn | 183 Church Street, Whitby | 370 yd | |
| The Waiting Room | 2 Whitby Station, Langborne Road | 417 yd | |
| New Angel Hotel | New Quay Road, Whitby | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Fisheries Ltd | 3A Church Street, Whitby | 16 yd | |
| Creations | 70 Church Street, Whitby | 370 yd | |
| Pizza Figaro | Unit 1, Langborne Road | 417 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 7B New Quay Road, Whitby | 451 yd | |
| Ko Ko Chicken | 2 Grape Lane, Whitby | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Supermarket | Langborne Road, Whitby | 417 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 52-53 Baxtergate, Whitby | 536 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Machine SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 688 yd |
| Helredale Football Pitch Helredale Gardens | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Caedmon College Whitby (Scoresby Site) AIRY HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Westcliffe Ladies Fitness Centre ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite | 933 yd |
| Caedmon College Whitby (Normanby Site) PROSPECT HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,033 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.