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Whitby house prices

Whitby has an average sold price of £192,808 across 16,259 HM Land Registry transactions, with data from 1995-01-05 to 2026-08-27.

Updated October 2026Records through August 2026HM Land Registry31+ million records

Whitby at a glance

Whitby averages £192,808 across 16,259 completed sales. Check the median, sample depth and nearby alternatives before using the average as a market signal.

Average £192,808 · Median £160,000 · 16,259 transactions · +13.4% growth · 621 streets

Data window
1995 to 2026
Updated October 2026
Latest recorded sale
August 2026
Most recent HM Land Registry entry for this area
Sample quality
High transaction depth
16,259 sales across 621 streets
Median check
£160,000
Mean and median differ enough to inspect outliers
Trend signal
+13.4%
The five-year price movement is +13.4%.

Whitby House Prices Overview

The average sold price in Whitby is £192,808, which is below the England and Wales national average of £400,016 by -51.8%. Across 16,259 registered sales since 1995-01-05, the median price sits at £160,000, suggesting high-value properties pull the average upward — a pattern typical of large, diverse housing markets. The dataset spans 621 streets through 2026-08-27. The five-year price movement is +13.4%, in line with national growth. On average, Whitby records 508 sales per year.

Top Streets in Whitby

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average sale price in Whitby?v

Whitby has an average sale price of £192,808 and a median sale price of £160,000, based on 16,259 registered transactions across 32 active years. The average is 51.8% below the national average of £400,016, the median is 12.9% below the national median of £183,750.

How does the median price compare to the average price in Whitby?v

The median sold price of £160,000 is 17.0% lower than the average of £192,808. This can happen when a smaller number of higher-value transactions pull the average upward.

Which streets in Whitby have the most recorded sales?v

Among the most active listed streets by transaction count, UPGANG LANE has 405 recorded sales at an average of £175,622; WHITEHALL LANDING has 300 recorded sales at an average of £166,502; COACH ROAD has 272 recorded sales at an average of £189,815.

What property types are most common in Whitby?v

By transaction count, terraced homes represent 29.2% of recorded sales (4,742 transactions) with an average sold price of £159,143; semi-detached homes represent 24.8% of recorded sales (4,032 transactions) with an average sold price of £171,171; detached homes represent 23.6% of recorded sales (3,832 transactions) with an average sold price of £257,475.

Property valuation guide

Estimate a property value in Whitby

Professional valuers use recent sold prices as comparable evidence. In Whitby, the median sold price is £160,000 and the average is £192,808, based on 16,259 HM Land Registry transactions. Over five years, prices have moved +13.4%, which affects how comparables from earlier years should be weighted.

Typical comparable range: £136,000–£184,000(±15% from median)

These are historical completed-sale prices — not a formal valuation, asking price or investment advice. Use them to sense-check an asking price or set expectations before instructing a surveyor.

More about Whitby

Whitby Annual Median Sold Prices

YearMedian priceAverage priceSales
2026£249,000£281,674186
2025£265,000£336,688471
2024£262,000£344,662500
2023£263,750£313,457470
2022£270,000£327,782499
2021£245,000£278,909734
2020£220,000£253,898586
2019£194,950£226,651607
2018£185,000£233,986619
2017£181,000£216,511644

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Most recent 10 years shown.