Muncaster Way, Whitby, YO22 4JW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO22 4JW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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%	49.8%	-0.4%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	49.8%	50.2%	0.4%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of YO22 4JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	27.9%	28.3%	0.4%	37.9%	-9.6%
Married: Opposite sex	56.3%	54.3%	-2.0%	44.2%	10.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
Separated	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	8.7%	6.3%	-2.4%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	6.6%	9%	2.4%	6.1%	2.9%

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	44.6%	44.5%	-0.1%	48.4%	-3.9%
Good health	32%	33.2%	1.2%	33.6%	-0.4%
Fair health	16.7%	15.6%	-1.1%	12.7%	2.9%
Bad health	4.5%	4.3%	-0.2%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	2.2%	2.3%	0.1%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.4%	23.8%	-11.6%	18.2%	5.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.8%	9.4%	-2.4%	9.6%	-0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.8%	10.3%	-1.5%	13.4%	-3.1%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	10.8%	5.6%	5.3%	5.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.1%	19.3%	6.2%	16.9%	2.4%
Degree or Similar	17.5%	24.7%	7.2%	33.8%	-9.1%
Other	5.2%	1.8%	-3.4%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
White	100%	98.8%	-1.2%	81.4%	17.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.8% 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	98.5%	98.8%	0.3%	83.2%	15.6%
European Union	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.8%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.5%	98.8%	0.3%	83.2%	15.6%
10+ Years	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	9.8%	-8.6%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.8%	76.7%	5.1%
No passport held	18.2%	13.5%	4.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.5%	37.2%	-0.7%
Christian	58.5%	46.2%	12.3%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Muncaster Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Muncaster Way was 210.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.4% higher than the Whitby Streonshalh average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Muncaster Way has the 8th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Whitby Streonshalh and the 105th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.3%.

🔎 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. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in YO22 4JW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Muncaster Way are based on 103 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 Muncaster Way, Whitby, YO22 4JW

Estimated Average Property Prices for YO22 4JW

Average Price
£239,962

Semi-Detached
£238,046

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£300,386

Flats/Maisonettes
£67,508

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Muncaster Way

Average Price
£245,208

Semi-Detached
£248,654

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£302,765

Flats/Maisonettes
£73,479

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Muncaster WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
23 Muncaster Way, Whitby, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£237,500	2025-04-22	£247,296
16 Muncaster Way, Whitby, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£228,000	2024-04-22	£247,274
53 Muncaster Way, Whitby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£55,000	2024-02-15	£55,848
46 Muncaster Way, Whitby, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2023-12-01	£214,475
20 Muncaster Way, Whitby, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2023-04-21	£267,131

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for YO22 4JW

Employment

YO22 4JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 YO22 4JW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	71
Full-Time Employee	60
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	26
Other	8
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Construction	19
Human health and social work activities	19
Education	17
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Manufacturing	8
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Transport and storage	3
Mining and quarrying	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Information and communication	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Whitby Primary Academy Stainsacre Lane , YO22 4HU	3out of 4	524 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Airy Hill Primary School Waterstead Lane , YO21 1PZ	3out of 4	1,030 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ruswarp , YO21 1NJ	3out of 4	1,411 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stakesby Primary Academy Byland Road , YO21 1HY	3out of 4	2,117 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Cliff Primary School Church Square , YO21 3EG	3out of 4	2,177 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Eskdale School Stainsacre Lane , YO22 4HS	3out of 4	276 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Caedmon College Whitby Prospect Hill , YO21 1LA	3out of 4	1,628 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	1,875 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Calla Cafe	Eastside Community Centre, Abbots Road		709 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Penny Hedge	Whitby Business Park, Stainsacre Lane		509 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
B & M	Stainsacre Lane Industrial Estate, Fairfield Way	492 yd
Aldi	Stainsacre Lane Industrial Estate, Fairfield Way	492 yd
Food Warehouse	Stainsacre Lane Industrial Estate, Fairfield Way	667 yd
Sainsbury's	Stainsacre Lane, Whitby	831 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Eskdale School STAINSACRE LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	161 yd
Broomfield Park MOUNT PLEASANT	grass pitches	412 yd
East Whitby Academy STAINSACRE LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	453 yd
Larpool Lane Football Pitch Larpool Lane	grass pitches	563 yd
Helredale Football Pitch Helredale Gardens	grass pitches	681 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.3%
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	1.7%

Download Speed

Median download speed	32.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	30.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	64.94 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	64.94 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of YO22 4JW