YO21 (Whitby) in North Yorkshire demonstrates modest performance relative to national property market standards, with a trajectory score of 41.9/100 placing it in the 11th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, residential prices have appreciated at a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%, substantially below typical UK averages. Rental growth, however, has outpaced capital appreciation at 4.2% annually, suggesting stronger investor returns through lettings than asset appreciation. The district remains in the latent gentrification stage, indicating limited redevelopment activity or demographic transformation currently underway. These metrics reflect a mature coastal market with tourism-dependent economics, where rental yield dynamics currently provide more compelling return profiles than capital gains expectations for investors monitoring this postcode.
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- 1Property prices up 1.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.2% per year
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Whitby (YO21) common questions
Is Whitby up and coming?
Whitby (YO21) has a trajectory score of 42/100 (Average), placing it in the top 89% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 0.5 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Whitby safe?
Whitby has a safety score of 50/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Whitby?
The average property price in Whitby (YO21) is £268k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Whitby?
The median monthly rent in Whitby (YO21) is £830 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Whitby?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Whitby (YO22), Pickering (YO18), Saltburn-By-The-Sea (TS13), Guisborough (TS14), Redcar (TS11). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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