Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the YO21 postcode area, covering Whitby and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£189,849
Median price
£175,000
5-year trend
+47.7%
Total sales
10,223
The YO21 area has 558 individual postcodes with 10,223 registered sales. Prices are +52.2% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Whitby. The five-year price movement is +47.7%.
YO21 averages £189,849, placing it in the affordable category, +52.2% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 10,223 recorded sales across 558 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in YO21 is +47.7%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
YO21 3EJ
£152,198 avg · 200 sales
YO21 3JY
£160,244 avg · 125 sales
YO21 3AE
£242,578 avg · 103 sales
YO21 1EP
£119,952 avg · 92 sales
YO21 1TA
£197,719 avg · 91 sales
YO21 3DD
£166,771 avg · 91 sales
YO21 1NH
£159,853 avg · 87 sales
YO21 1YL
£121,534 avg · 86 sales
YO21 1PB
£141,692 avg · 85 sales
This YO21 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the YO21 postcode area is £189,849, based on 10,223 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Whitby.
Properties in YO21 average £189,849, which is +52.2% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£175,000) is 7.8% below the average (£189,849), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in YO21 have moved +47.7% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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