Abbot's Road Whitby, North Yorkshire
81 addresses across 6 postcodes (YO22), about 420 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 33700749.
- Energy: 43 homes have an energy certificate (C: 18, D: 19, E: 4, F: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in North Yorkshire costs £2,544 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 84% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 860 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Calla Beck, is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 28 to 46 m above sea level.
- Noise: 12 of its 81 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Whitby Group Practice, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 650 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 46 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
43 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (43). Built: 1930-1949 (26); 1950-1966 (15); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (22); owner-occupied (13); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (22 addresses)
- 4, Abbots Road
- 5, Abbots Road
- 10, Abbots Road
- 12, Abbots Road
- 14, Abbots Road
- 19, Abbots Road
- 22, Abbots Road
- 25, Abbots Road
- 27, Abbots Road
- 31, Abbots Road
- 33, Abbots Road
- 34, Abbots Road
- 36, Abbots Road
- 37, Abbots Road
- 41, Abbots Road
- 48, Abbots Road
- 50 Abbots Road
- 58, Abbots Road
- 61, Abbots Road
- 65, Abbots Road
- 71, Abbots Road
- 73, Abbots Road
Council tax
What each band costs in North Yorkshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,544 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,696 | £1,979 | £2,262 | £2,544 | £3,110 | £3,675 | £4,241 | £5,089 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (34% of about 1,850 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Residential Care Home, 1 Larpool Lane, Whitby, not permissioned (270 m)
- Whitby Hospital (Part of), Springhill, Whitby, not permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| YO22 4EA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| YO22 4EB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| YO22 4ED | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| YO22 4HY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| YO22 4HZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| YO22 4JA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 81 addresses are between 28 m and 46 m above sea level (37 m on average); the ground rises about 18 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YO22 4EA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| YO22 4EB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| YO22 4ED | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| YO22 4HY | 100% | 84% | 84% | 0% |
| YO22 4HZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| YO22 4JA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Whitby 153,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Ruswarp 4,110 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Sleights 6,850 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Helredale Road Whitby | 70 m |
| Car parks | Cliff Street Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 53.4 km (33 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 93.4 km (58 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whitby Group Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Former Community Hall | 390 m |
| Hospital | Whitby Hospital | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Whitby police station | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | BT Kiosk Whitby NatWest | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Calla Beck 5.6 ha | 160 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest California Beck Allotments 4,280 m² | 160 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 6.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is St Columbans, a listed building (Grade II*), 820 m (0.5 miles) west. 111 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Columbans | Listed building, Grade II* | 820 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Captain Cooks House | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| 19, Grape Lane | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Whitby Abbey House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Church of St Ninian | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Whitby Abbey: Saxon double-house, post-Conquest Benedictine monastery, C17 manor house and C14 cross. | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Saltwick Nab alum quarries | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Moated site at Low Laithes Farm, Whitby Laithes | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Spital Vale | Valley | 420 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Divinity Flat | Wetland | 440 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Whitehall Wood | Wood | 540 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Upper Harbour | Tidal water | 820 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 69 | 81 |
12 of the street's 81 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Yorkshire: see them on the North Yorkshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Whitby Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Airy Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whitby School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Cliff Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stakesby Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booies Ices YO22 4JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Dalewood Trust- Calla Cafe YO22 4EB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 4 Good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Whitby Fish YO22 4HZ | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2022 |
| Morrisons Daily YO22 4JG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 m | 4 Good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| The Rustic Baking Co YO22 4LX | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Larpool Lane Residential Home YO22 4JE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Shetland House and Happy Days YO22 4ET | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Mr Cooper’s Coffee & Bakehouse YO22 4ET | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rohilla Close (10); On or near Abbot'S Walk (9); On or near Abbot'S Road (9); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (8); On or near Larpool Crescent (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 42% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 9% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 31% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Mr Cooper’s Coffee & Bakehouse (other catering premises, YO22 4ET) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 14 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, semi-detached (lodged 27 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- YO22 4EA: 44 addresses
- YO22 4EB: 33 addresses
- YO22 4ED: 1 address of 38 in the postcode
- YO22 4HY: 1 address of 93 in the postcode
- YO22 4HZ: 1 address of 27 in the postcode
- YO22 4JA: 1 address of 49 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Abbot's Walk · Larpool Crescent · California Road · California Terrace · Helredale Road · Spital Bridge · Talbot Court · Larpool Lane · Abbots Walk · Rohilla Close · Whitehall Landing · Captain Cooks Crescent
All the streets in YO22 and across North Yorkshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.