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Is YO22 4LB a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About YO22 4LB: area rating, property, schools and local change
YO22 4LB is a postcode in Whitby Streonshalh, 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 YO22 4LB, then scores the surrounding small area 50/100 - bottom 40% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around YO22 4LB are local prosperity and safety, while housing 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 YO22 4LB is based on Scarborough 004 Census 2021. It covers 8,183 residents, 31 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 56, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 78% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 8% 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 5/10.
For property prices near YO22 4LB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the YO22 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £217k from 53 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near YO22 4LB can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near YO22 4LB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around YO22 4LB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record 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 YO22 4LB
Is YO22 4LB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 50/100 (bottom 40% 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 YO22 4LB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near YO22 4LB?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for YO22 4LB?
LocaleIQ matched YO22 4LB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in YO22 4LB?
The latest median sold price is £217k based on 53 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around YO22 4LB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.