Area Info for Whitby (North Yorkshire)

Whitby, North Yorkshire, UK

Whitby is a historic seaside town located on the North Yorkshire coast in England. It is renowned for its rich maritime history, picturesque harbour, and association with Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula".

Geography and Location

The town is situated on the eastern coast of Yorkshire, overlooking the North Sea. It is approximately 20 miles north of Scarborough and about 50 miles east of York. The town is characterised by its dramatic cliffs and sandy beaches.

History

Whitby has a long history dating back to the medieval period. It was an important port during the Middle Ages and played a significant role in the development of shipbuilding and fishing industries. The town's Abbey, founded in the 7th century, is a notable historical landmark that remains a major attraction today.

Tourist Attractions

Key attractions include Whitby Abbey, the historic harbour, the Captain Cook Memorial Museum, and the scenic cliffs. The town also hosts annual events such as the Whitby Goth Weekend and traditional fish festivals.

Culture and Heritage

Whitby has a vibrant cultural scene with numerous pubs, cafes, and shops. Its maritime heritage is celebrated through museums and preserved architecture. The town's connection to Bram Stoker's "Dracula" has also made it a popular destination for fans of Gothic literature.

Economy

The local economy is primarily driven by tourism, fishing, and maritime activities. The town's picturesque setting and historical sites attract visitors from around the world, supporting local businesses and hospitality services.
Education
School
Whitby, Airy Hill Community Primary School0.00 miles
Waterstead Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1PZ
St Hilda's Roman Catholic Primary School0.00 miles
Waterstead Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1PZ
Caedmon College Whitby0.13 miles
Prospect Hill, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1LA
Stakesby Community Primary School0.56 miles
Byland Road, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1HY
West Cliff Primary School0.60 miles
Church Square, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3EG
Whitby, East Whitby Community Primary School0.72 miles
Stainsacre Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4HU
Eskdale School0.80 miles
Stainsacre Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4HS
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School0.82 miles
Ruswarp, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1NJ
Hawsker Cum Stainsacre Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.06 miles
Hawsker, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4LA
Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.61 miles
Ingham Close, Sleights, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 5DN
Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.56 miles
High Street, Lythe, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3RT
Fylingdales Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.41 miles
Thorpe Lane, Fylingthorpe, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4TH
Fyling Hall School4.51 miles
Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4QD
Egton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School6.04 miles
Egton, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1UT
St Hedda's Roman Catholic Primary School6.47 miles
Egton Bridge, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1UX
Goathland Primary School6.70 miles
Beckhole Road, Goathland, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 5ND
Health
Clinic
Loftus Clinic11.86 miles
1 Hall Grounds, Saltburn-By-The-Sea, Cleveland, TS13 4HJ
East Cleveland Primary Care Hospital14.03 miles
Alford Road, Saltburn-By-The-Sea, Cleveland, TS12 2FF
Fmc (Scarborough Dialysis Unit)15.59 miles
Scarborough Hospital, Woodlands Drive, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6QL
North East Community Health Network - Hillside15.61 miles
Hillside Medical Practice, Windermere Drive, Skelton, Saltburn-By-The-Sea, Cleveland, TS12 2TG
Community Services15.98 miles
The Street, 12 Lower Clark Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 7PW
Abs Scarborough16.03 miles
Dean Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 7SN
Saltburn's Children Centre16.07 miles
Marske Mill Lane, Saltburn-By-The-Sea, Cleveland, TS12 1HJ
Huntcliff School16.07 miles
Marske Mill Lane, Saltburn-By-The-Sea, Cleveland, TS12 1HJ
The Cambridge Centre (Scarborough Alcohol And Drugs Advisory Centre) Ltd - Scarborough16.22 miles
23 Alma Square, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1JR
Pickering Medical Practice17.54 miles
Southgate,, Pickering, YO18 8BL
Langbaurgh House17.74 miles
Bow Street, Guisborough, Cleveland, TS14 7AA
Challoner Building17.83 miles
Church Lane, Guisborough, Cleveland, TS14 6DD
Guisborough Primary Care Hospital17.86 miles
Northgate, Guisborough, Cleveland, TS14 6HZ
Specsavers Hearcare - Redcar & Cleveland (Guisborough)17.89 miles
Unit 3, 71 Westgate, Guisborough, Cleveland, TS14 6AF
Marske Clinic17.91 miles
Hall Close, Redcar, Cleveland, TS11 6AB
Specsavers Hearcare-Tees (Guisborough Library)18.00 miles
90 Westgate, Guisborough, Cleveland, TS14 6AP
GP
Whitby Group Practice 0.43 miles
Whitby Group Practice, Spring Vale Medical Ctr., Whitby, YO21 1SD
Sleights and Sandsend Medical Practice: Branch Surgery (Sandsend)2.47 miles
Sandsend Surgery, East Row Sandsend, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3SU
Sleights and Sandsend Medical Practice2.57 miles
Churchfield Surgery, Iburndale Lane, Sleights, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 5DP
Whitby Group Practice: branch surgery (Robin Hood's Bay)4.56 miles
Station Road, Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby, YO22 4RA
Dr FESTER & Dr HORNER6.00 miles
Egton Surgery, Egton, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1TX
Staithes Surgery8.65 miles
Seaton Crescent, Staithes, Saltburn, TS13 5AY
Dr PEARCE & Partner11.65 miles
Briar Hill, Danby, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2PA
Woodside Surgery11.90 miles
Woodside Surgery, High Street, Loftus, Saltburn-By-The-Sea, TS13 4HW
Scarborough Medical Group - Cloughton12.33 miles
1 Station Lane, Cloughton, Scarborough, N Yorkshire, YO13 0AD
Hackness Road Surgery - Cloughton Branch12.33 miles
1 Station Lane, Cloughton, Scarborough, Cloughton, YO13 0AD
Woodside Surgery at Carlin How Clinic13.09 miles
The Clinic, Brotton Road, Carlin How, Saltburn-By-The-Sea, TS13 4DY
Brotton Surgery14.03 miles
East Cleveland Hospital, Alford Road, Brotton, Saltburn-By-The-Sea, TS12 2FF
Scarborough Medical Group - Danes Dyke14.49 miles
463a Scalby Road, Scarborough, N Yorkshire, YO12 6UB
Lingdale Clinic14.58 miles
Lingdale Clinic, High Street, Lingdale, TS12 3EX
Lingdale Surgery14.58 miles
The Clinic, The High Street, Lingdale, TS12 3EX
Hackness Road Surgery14.62 miles
Hackness Road Surgery, 19 Hackness Road, Newby, Scarborough, YO12 5SD
Hospital
Whitby Hospital0.30 miles
Springhill,, YO21 1EE
East Cleveland Hospital14.03 miles
Alford Road, Brotton, Saltburn-By-The-Sea, Cleveland, TS12 2FF
Cross Lane Hospital, Scarborough14.93 miles
Cross Lane, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6DN
Scarborough Hospital15.59 miles
Woodlands Drive, Scarborough, YO12 6QL
Guisborough General Hospital 17.86 miles
Northgate, Guisborough, Guisborough, Cleveland, TS14 6HZ
The James Cook University Hospital24.41 miles
Marton Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS4 3BW
Roseberry Park, Middlesbrough24.54 miles
Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3AF
Malton, Norton & District Hospital24.90 miles
Middlecave Road, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7NG
Carter Bequest Primary Care Hospital25.82 miles
Cambridge Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS5 5NH
West Lane Hospital, Middlesbrough26.26 miles
Acklam Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 4EE
Sandwell Park Hospital, Hartlepool27.96 miles
Lancaster Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8LN
University Hospital Of Hartlepool28.82 miles
Holdforth Road, Hartlepool, Cleveland, TS24 9AH
City Hospitals Sunderland at University Hospital Of Hartlepool28.82 miles
Holdforth Road, Hartlepool, Cleveland, TS24 9AH
Nuffield Health, Tees Hospital29.78 miles
Nuffield Health Tees Hospital, Junction Road, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS20 1PX
University Hospital Of North Tees30.05 miles
Hardwick Road, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS19 8PE
Bridlington & District Hospital31.69 miles
Bessingby Road, Bridlington, YO16 4QP
Pharmacy
Day Lewis Plc0.40 miles
61 Baxtergate, Whitby, YO21 1BL
Boots0.40 miles
64 Baxtergate, Whitby, YO21 1BL
Spring Vale Pharmacy0.43 miles
Spring Vale Medical Centre, Rievaulx Road, Whitby, YO21 1SD
Boots0.48 miles
14 Skinner Street, Whitby, YO21 3AJ
Lloydspharmacy11.79 miles
26 High Street, Loftus, Saltburn-By-The-Sea, TS13 4HA
Harrops Chemists12.02 miles
1 Zetland Road, Loftus, Saltburn-By-The-Sea, TS13 4PP
The Co-Operative Pharmacy14.19 miles
5 High Street, Brotton, Saltburn-By-The-Sea, TS12 2SP
Lingdale Pharmacy14.27 miles
29 High Street, Lingdale, Saltburn By The Sea, TS12 3DZ
Lincoln Co-Op Chemists Ltd14.58 miles
448 Scalby Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6EE
Skelton Pharmacy15.15 miles
Skelton Medical Centre, Byland Road, Skelton, Cleveland, TS12 2NN
Barrowcliff Pharmacy15.21 miles
24 Wreyfield Drive, Newby, Scarborough, YO12 6NN
Northstead Pharmacy15.47 miles
1 Northleas Shops, Northstead, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6JG
T Kingston Pharmacy15.61 miles
Skelton Medical Centre, Windermere Drive, Skelton, TS12 2TG
Boots15.92 miles
9-11 Station Street, Saltburn-by-the-sea, Cleveland, TS12 1AE
Saltburn Pharmacy15.92 miles
Ground Floor, 6 Station Street, Saltburn-By-The-Sea, Cleveland, TS12 1AE
Lloydspharmacy16.03 miles
8 North Marine Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 7PD
Leisure
Park
AIRY HILL PLAY PARK0.05 miles
WHITBY ABBEY HOUSE (Grade II Listed)0.64 miles
MULGRAVE CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)3.31 miles
NORTH YORK MOORS5.59 miles
NORTH YORKSHIRE & CLEVELAND9.07 miles
LOFTUS WOOD11.81 miles
ROSECROFT WOODS11.96 miles
WHITECLIFF, LOFTUS AND ROSECROFT WOODS12.38 miles
CLARKSONS WOOD12.60 miles
SKINNINGROVE12.70 miles
CARLIN HOW12.95 miles
PEASHOLM PARK (Grade II Listed)15.60 miles
SALTBURN VALLEY15.72 miles
FORGE VALLEY WOODS15.74 miles
VALLEY GARDENS, SALTBURN (Grade II Listed)15.76 miles
EBBERSTON HALL (Grade II* Listed)16.64 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Whitby0.33 miles
Whitby, YO21 1YW
Lidl Whitby0.80 miles
Stakesby Road, Whitby, YO21 1HS
SPAR Stakesby0.83 miles
Stakesby Garage, Castle Road, North Yorkshire, YO21 3LG
Costcutter Whitby0.89 miles
2/3 The Parade, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3JP
Sainsbury's Whitby0.98 miles
Stainsacre Lane, Whitby, YO22 4NL
SPAR Sleights2.66 miles
83, Coach Road, North Yorkshire, YO22 5EH
Co-op Saltburn-by-the-sea8.51 miles
Staithes, TS13 5AL
Co-op Saltburn-by-the-sea11.82 miles
High Street, Loftus, TS13 4HA
Co-op Saltburn-by-the-sea12.02 miles
Zetland Road, Loftus, TS13 4PP
Co-op Whitby13.10 miles
Castleton, YO21 2DA
SPAR Brotton13.98 miles
82, High Street, Cleveland, TS12 2PX
Co-op Saltburn-by-the-sea14.19 miles
Brotton, TS12 2PA
Family Mart Convenience Store14.24 miles
23 High Street, Lingdale Saltburn By The Sea TS12 3DZ
Londis Penny Petroleum, Scarborough14.57 miles
Newby S/s, 413-415 Scalby Road, Scarborough, YO12 6UA
Nisa Proudfoot Newby14.72 miles
401 Scalby Rd, Newby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6TQ
ASDA Skelton14.95 miles
Pheasant Fields Lane, Skelton, Saltburn By The Sea, TS12 2ZL
Transport
Airport
Durham Tees Valley Airport32.76 miles
Bus Stop
Prospect Hill (N)0.16 miles
Prospect Hill (W)0.18 miles
Arundel Place (SW)0.25 miles
Prospect Hill (W)0.26 miles
Hospital (S)0.27 miles
Pannett Park (SW)0.27 miles
Community College (E)0.27 miles
Chubb Hill Road (SE)0.29 miles
Whitby Rail Station ()0.31 miles
Bus Station ()0.31 miles
Co-op (NW)0.32 miles
Bus Stn Stand 2 ()0.32 miles
Bus Stn Stand 4 (W)0.32 miles
Co-op (NW)0.33 miles
Langbourne Road (NW)0.33 miles
Bus Stn Stand 3 (W)0.33 miles
Ferry Port
Transporter Bridge North Side25.46 miles
Transporter Bridge South Side25.49 miles
Railway Station
Whitby Rail Station0.31 miles
Ruswarp Rail Station0.80 miles
Sleights Rail Station2.22 miles
Grosmont Rail Station5.26 miles
Egton Rail Station6.47 miles
Glaisdale Rail Station7.60 miles
Lealholm Rail Station8.44 miles
Danby Rail Station11.79 miles
Castleton Moor Rail Station13.21 miles
Commondale Rail Station14.32 miles
Saltburn Rail Station15.94 miles
Scarborough Rail Station16.29 miles
Marske Rail Station17.68 miles
Kildale Rail Station18.06 miles
Longbeck Rail Station18.15 miles
Seamer Rail Station18.44 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (YO21 1P*)
Number of Properties in Catchment351
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
13, GRAY STREET

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 1EP		£210,000
2025-06-20
terraced
freehold
22, ELGIN STREET

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 1PW		£220,000
2025-06-20
terraced
freehold
1A, SCORESBY TERRACE

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 1PR		£65,000
2025-06-12
flatmaisonette
leasehold
26, PEMBROKE WAY

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 1NT		£382,500
2025-06-11
detached
freehold
109, CHURCH STREET

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO22 4DE		£225,000
2025-06-06
terraced
leasehold
7, NEW WAY GHAUT

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO22 4DH		£190,000
2025-06-06
terraced
freehold
WESLEY HALL, CHURCH STREET

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO22 4DE		£450,000
2025-05-30
otherPropertyType
leasehold
20A, ROSEMOUNT ROAD

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 1LB		£225,000
2025-05-27
semidetached
freehold
27, SHACKLETON CLOSE

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 1NR		£260,000
2025-05-12
semidetached
freehold
9 (FLAT 5), BROOMFIELD TERRACE

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 1QP		£107,500
2025-04-30
flatmaisonette
leasehold
15, ELGIN STREET

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 1PW		£138,000
2025-04-11
terraced
freehold
5, PRINCESS PLACE

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 1DZ		£270,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
5, WELL CLOSE SQUARE

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 3AP		£377,500
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
7, NIGHTINGALE DRIVE

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO22 4QP		£420,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
31, SPRING VALE

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 1JG		£182,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
SULLY HOUSE, 15, HIGH STREET
RUSWARP
WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 1NH		£193,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
JEFFERSON HOUSE (28), STATION AVENUE

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 3DL		£147,500
2025-03-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
35, UPGANG LANE

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 3DT		£375,000
2025-03-24
semidetached
freehold
5, FALCON TERRACE

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 1EH		£220,000
2025-03-21
terraced
freehold
30, HOLLY TREE COURT

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 1JQ		£350,000
2025-03-19
detached
freehold
11A, ROSE u0026 CROWN YARD

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 3BE		£170,000
2025-03-12
flatmaisonette
freehold
MAGENTA HOUSE, 7 (FLAT 1), ESPLANADE

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 3HH		£87,000
2025-03-06
flatmaisonette
leasehold
KIRBYS FLATS (17), EAST TERRACE

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 3HB		£143,000
2025-02-27
flatmaisonette
leasehold
15, BAGDALE COURT

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 1RQ		£177,000
2025-01-09
flatmaisonette
leasehold
SCORESBY VIEW (APARTMENT 23), THE GARTH

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 3FT		£340,000
2024-12-13
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
SCORESBY VIEW (APARTMENT 10), THE GARTH

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 3FT		£225,000
2024-12-06
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
49, AUCKLAND WAY

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 1LL		£125,000
2024-12-03
terraced
freehold
SCORESBY VIEW (APARTMENT 9), THE GARTH

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 3FT		£320,000
2024-11-13
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
SCORESBY VIEW (APARTMENT 14), THE GARTH

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 3FT		£225,000
2024-11-05
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
SCORESBY VIEW (APARTMENT 53), THE GARTH

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 3FT		£389,999
2024-11-05
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
SCORESBY VIEW (APARTMENT 60), THE GARTH

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 3FT		£365,000
2024-11-05
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
10, CLIFF STREET

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 3DD		£150,000
2024-09-04
semidetached
freehold
2, WELLINGTON TERRACE

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 3HF		£400,000
2025-03-24
terraced
freehold
16, BAGDALE

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 1QS		£410,000
2025-03-19
terraced
freehold
4, ALBION PLACE

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 1ES		£172,000
2025-03-03
terraced
freehold
9, AUCKLAND WAY

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 1LL		£145,000
2025-02-21
terraced
freehold
5, KIRKHAM ROAD

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 1JL		£210,000
2025-02-14
semidetached
freehold
5A, WELL CLOSE SQUARE

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 3AP		£252,000
2025-02-07
semidetached
freehold
3, ROSEMOUNT ROAD

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 1LB		£280,000
2025-01-31
detached
freehold
15, WELL CLOSE TERRACE

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 3AR		£347,500
2025-01-30
terraced
freehold
12, SILVER STREET

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 3BX		£145,000
2025-01-24
terraced
freehold
RAILWAY COTTAGES (3), WATERSTEAD LANE

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 1TH		£270,000
2025-01-24
terraced
freehold
20, UPGANG LANE

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 3EA		£450,000
2025-01-09
detached
freehold
1, ELDERS YARD

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 3BY		£210,000
2025-01-06
flatmaisonette
freehold
7, DRAKE CLOSE

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO21 1RG		£215,000
2025-01-03
semidetached
freehold
9, CORMORANT ROAD

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO22 4QA		£345,800
2024-11-22
detached
freehold
12B, SANDGATE

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO22 4DB		£395,000
2024-10-18
terraced
freehold
134 - 135, CHURCH STREET

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO22 4DE		£290,000
2024-09-30
flatmaisonette
leasehold
34, NIGHTINGALE DRIVE

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO22 4QP		£300,000
2024-09-16
detached
freehold
10, RIVERSIDE VIEW

WHITBY
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO22 4NZ		£223,000
2024-09-02
terraced
leasehold
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