Postcode report
YO21 3UD Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About YO21 3UD: area rating, property, schools and local change
YO21 3UD is a postcode in Whitby West, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near YO21 3UD, then scores the surrounding small area 66/100 - top 27% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around YO21 3UD are local prosperity and safety, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for YO21 3UD is based on Scarborough 003 Census 2021. It covers 6,226 residents, 907 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 63% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 21% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near YO21 3UD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the YO21 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £220k from 54 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near YO21 3UD can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near YO21 3UD by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around YO21 3UD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 16 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about YO21 3UD
Is YO21 3UD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 66/100 (top 27% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near YO21 3UD?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near YO21 3UD?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near YO21 3UD?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for YO21 3UD?
LocaleIQ matched YO21 3UD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in YO21 3UD?
The latest median sold price is £220k based on 54 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around YO21 3UD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 16 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.