Angel Yard Whitby, North Yorkshire
6 addresses across 1 postcode (YO21), about 30 m long. USRN 33700444.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 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 A; Band D in North Yorkshire costs £2,544 a year in 2026-27.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 200 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Little Park, is about 260 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 3 to 4 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Whitby Group Practice, about 600 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 200 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 39% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 453 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 55 m². Most common: Flat (5). Built: 2018 (5).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (48% of about 1,630 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Whitby (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 17, BAXTERGATE, grade II
- BLACK SWAN INN, grade II
- HSBC BANK (INCLUDING HARBOUR VIEW CAFE), grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Universal Garage Co Ltd, Silver Street, Whitby, permissioned (260 m)
- Whitby Hospital (Part of), Springhill, Whitby, not permissioned (370 m)
- Bagdale Garage, Bagdale, Whitby, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 1 Esplanade, Whitby, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Sandbech Hotel, 1-2 Crescent Terrace, Whitby, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Residential Care Home, 1 Larpool Lane, Whitby, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Argyle Garage, Argyle Road, Whitby, permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Land off Stakesby Road, Whitby (part of), permissioned (1 km (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: of the 1 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 1 low and 0 very low.
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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 3 m and 4 m above sea level (3 m on average).
Broadband
No Ofcom coverage figures for these postcodes.
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Whitby 153,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 200 m |
| Ruswarp 4,110 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Sleights 6,850 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Well Court Whitby | 180 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cliff Street Car Park | 150 m |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Church Street Car Park | 190 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 52.9 km (33 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 92.5 km (57 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whitby Group Practice | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 80 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Havelock Dental Practice | 380 m |
| Hospital | Whitby Hospital | 230 m |
| Police station | Whitby police station | 270 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BT Kiosk Whitby NatWest | 50 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Little Park 1,140 m² | 260 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 13 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,040 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Almshouse Close Allotments 6,260 m² | 280 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 25 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Ninian, a listed building (Grade II*), 70 m west. 417 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 9 of them Grade I and 22 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Ninian | Listed building, Grade II* | 70 m west |
| 19, Grape Lane | Listed building, Grade II* | 140 m north-east |
| The Missions to Seaman | Listed building, Grade II* | 140 m north-west |
| Captain Cooks House | Listed building, Grade I | 150 m north-east |
| Whitby Abbey House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 390 m east |
| Whitby Abbey: Saxon double-house, post-Conquest Benedictine monastery, C17 manor house and C14 cross. | Scheduled monument | 460 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| The Wishing Chair Cross cross base at junction of Stakesby Road and Westbourne Road | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Saltwick Nab alum quarries | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (1 mile) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Harbour | Tidal water | 160 m south-east |
| Scotch Head | Wetland | 480 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 630 m (0.4 miles) east |
| East Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Whitehall Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 6 | 6 |
None of the street's 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Cliff Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitby School | Secondary | 11–19 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Airy Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stakesby Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| East Whitby Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Fisheries YO21 1BW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Singing Kettle YO21 1BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Al Taco YO21 1BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Hetty And Betty YO21 1BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Costa YO21 1BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2025 |
| New Angel Hotel YO21 1DH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Papas Fish and Chips YO21 1BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Treasury Whitby YO21 1BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2026 |
| R M Landers And Son YO21 1BW | Retailers - other | 30 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Feb 2026 |
| K And S Dryden YO21 1BL | Retailers - other | 30 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Galleon YO21 1DH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 4 Good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza YO21 1DH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Superdrug YO21 1BW | Retailers - other | 50 m | Exempt | |
| Boots YO21 1BW | Retailers - other | 50 m | Exempt | |
| Golden Lion Hotel YO21 3BS | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 50 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 154 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 144 |
| Shoplifting | 45 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 |
| Public order | 25 |
| Other theft | 20 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near (77); On or near Angel Yard (59); On or near Whitby Bus Station (47); On or near Shopping Area (41); On or near St Ann'S Staith (32).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 39% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 51% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 26% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 30% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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 Manifest your Dreams (restaurant/cafe/canteen, YO22 4DD) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 14 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Jane's Rock Shop (restaurant/cafe/canteen, YO22 4DB) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 9 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- YO21 1FA: 6 addresses of 7 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Baxtergate · New Quay Road · Golden Lion Bank · Halls Place · St Anns Lane · Flowergate Walk · New Quay Road · New Quay Road · Brunswick Street · Grape Lane · Wellington Road · Haydock Place
All the streets in YO21 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.