Church Street is in Whitby and in North Yorkshire district. YO22 4DE 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 Church Street, Whitby, YO22 4DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO22 4DQ, YO22 4DG, YO22 4DH, YO22 4BQ, YO22 4DF, YO22 4DJ, YO22 4DS, YO22 4BJ, YO22 4DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO22 4DE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.5% | 51.9% | 6.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 54.5% | 48.1% | -6.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 33% | 36.9% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 36.1% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 11.5% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 11.5% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 (69.2%) 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 | 34.3% | 27.1% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -21.3% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 42.1% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 8.5% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 24.8% | 7.1% | 12.7% | 12.1% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 4.5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 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 | 30.2% | 16.4% | -13.8% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 11.5% | 4.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 13.1% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 10.7% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 13.9% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 30.3% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97% | 99.2% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
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 | 98% | 94% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 5.3% | 4.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 94% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Street was 504.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 174.0% higher than the Whitby Streonshalh average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Church Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Whitby Streonshalh and the 33rd highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 224.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Church Street, Whitby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-06-06 | £233,092 |
| Wesley Hall Church Street, Whitby, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-05-30 | £460,248 |
| 134 - 135 Church Street, Whitby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-09-30 | £292,367 |
| 99 Church Street, Whitby, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2022-07-08 | £735,849 |
| The Flat 135 Church Street, Whitby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-04-28 | £190,000 |
The percentage of retired residents living in YO22 4DE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 42 |
| Full-Time Employee | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Cliff Primary School Church Square , YO21 3EG | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Airy Hill Primary School Waterstead Lane , YO21 1PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stakesby Primary Academy Byland Road , YO21 1HY | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Whitby Primary Academy Stainsacre Lane , YO22 4HU | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ruswarp , YO21 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,484 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 | 1,113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eskdale School Stainsacre Lane , YO22 4HS | 3out of 4 | 2,143 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 | 820 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberts Eatery | 105 Church Street, Whitby | 5 yd | |
| The Blitz Whitby Cafe | 97 - 98 Church Street, Whitby | 7 yd | |
| W Hamond Tea Rooms | 112 Church Street, Whitby | 7 yd | |
| Sandside Bar | 111 Church Street, Whitby | 7 yd | |
| Marie Antoinettes | 139 Church Street, Whitby | 27 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitby Friendship Amateur Rowing Club | 136 Church Street, Whitby | 7 yd | |
| The Board Inn | Board Inn, 125 Church Street | 48 yd | |
| Whitby Fishermens Amateur Rowing Club | Fish Pier, Market Place | 67 yd | |
| Black Horse | 91 Church Street, Whitby | 106 yd | |
| White Horse & Griffin | 87A Church Street, Whitby | 122 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafood Stall | Kiosk 1, Lancaster Flat | 103 yd | |
| Sprinkles | 84 Church Street, Whitby | 144 yd | |
| Ko Ko Chicken | 2 Grape Lane, Whitby | 197 yd | |
| Pleasureland (Flavours Ice Cream Bar) | Pier Road, Whitby | 220 yd | |
| Magpie Fish & Chip Shop | 15 Pier Road, Whitby | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 52-53 Baxtergate, Whitby | 433 yd | |
| Co-op Supermarket | Langborne Road, Whitby | 496 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Machine SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 360 yd |
| Westcliffe Ladies Fitness Centre ESPLANADE | health and fitness suite | 432 yd |
| Whitby Leisure Centre WHITBY LEISURE CENTRE WHITBY LEISURE CENTRE CRESCENT AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 778 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 | 2.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 2.0% |
| 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 | 54.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.