Water Ark Cottages, Goathland, Whitby, YO22 5JZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO22 5JZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.1%	52%	2.9%	51.0%	1.0%
Male	50.9%	48%	-2.9%	49.0%	-1.0%

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 5JZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61% 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	18.6%	24%	5.4%	37.9%	-13.9%
Married: Opposite sex	61.5%	61%	-0.5%	44.2%	16.8%
Separated	1.9%	0.7%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	8.1%	7.5%	-0.6%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	9.9%	6.8%	-3.1%	6.1%	0.7%

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	43.4%	44.4%	1.0%	48.4%	-4.0%
Good health	41%	38.6%	-2.4%	33.6%	5.0%
Fair health	11.6%	11.8%	0.2%	12.7%	-0.9%
Bad health	3.5%	4.6%	1.1%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	21.7%	14.2%	-7.5%	18.2%	-4.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.7%	6.4%	-2.3%	9.6%	-3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.8%	14.9%	-1.9%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	7.1%	3.4%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.1%	17.7%	9.6%	16.9%	0.8%
Degree or Similar	34.8%	38.3%	3.5%	33.8%	4.5%
Other	6.2%	1.4%	-4.8%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	96.5%	99.3%	2.8%	81.4%	17.9%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.4% 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	96%	97.4%	1.4%	83.2%	14.2%
European Union	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.9%	0.7%	-2.2%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	97.4%	1.4%	83.2%	14.2%
10+ Years	0.6%	2%	1.4%	9.8%	-7.8%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.1%	76.7%	2.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
No passport held	20.3%	13.5%	6.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.4%	37.2%	-7.8%
Christian	68%	46.2%	21.8%
Not answered	2.6%	6.0%	-3.4%

Safety

Is Water Ark Cottages Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Water Ark Cottages was 17.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.0% lower than the Derwent Valley & Moor average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Water Ark Cottages has the 11th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Derwent Valley & Moor and the 415th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,700

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in YO22 5JZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Water Ark Cottages are based on 10 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 Water Ark Cottages, Goathland, Whitby, YO22 5JZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for YO22 5JZ

Average Price
£320,091

Semi-Detached
£298,428

Terraced
£295,507

Detached
£412,585

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Water Ark Cottages

Average Price
£262,533

Semi-Detached
£303,772

Terraced
£223,667

Detached
£260,753

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Water Ark CottagesStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Water Ark Cottages, Whitby, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£168,000	2014-07-18	£256,884
8 Water Ark Cottages, Whitby, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2011-07-07	£358,094
4 Water Ark Cottages, Whitby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£223,000	2008-12-05	£352,517
4 Water Ark Cottages, Whitby, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£162,500	2007-12-05	£236,218
3 Water Ark Cottages, Whitby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£180,000	2007-08-17	£251,903

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for YO22 5JZ

Employment

YO22 5JZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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.

YO22 5JZ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in YO22 5JZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	52
Self-Employed	32
Full-Time Employee	25
Part-Time Employee	17
Other	9
Looking after home or family	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	9
Human health and social work activities	9
Manufacturing	8
Education	5
Construction	5
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Mining and quarrying	3
Transport and storage	1
Information and communication	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Goathland Primary School Beckhole Road , Goathland YO22 5ND	3out of 4	398 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Hedda's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Egton Bridge , YO21 1UX	- not rated	4,593 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Egton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Egton , YO21 1UT	3out of 4	4,834 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Inn On The Moor	Mill Green Way, Goathland	658 yd
Moors Coffee Shop	The Village Store, The Green	756 yd
Goathland Gifts And Tea Rooms	West Mount, The Green	756 yd
Goathland Station Tearoom	North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Station	884 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Goathland Community Hub And Sports Pavilion	Goathland, Whitby		797 yd
Birch Hall Inn	Beck Hole, Goathland		1,044 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Goathland Community Hub ELLERBECK ELLERBECK	grass pitches	926 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	0.0%

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