YO22 Whitby represents a coastal market with modest price appreciation but stronger rental dynamics. Five-year price growth of 1.8% CAGR contrasts with rental growth of 4.2% CAGR, suggesting rental yields may outpace capital gains for property investors. The trajectory score of 38.2 places the district in the average range at the 3rd percentile nationally, indicating performance below most UK postcodes. The district sits in the latent gentrification stage, meaning structural changes remain limited currently. These metrics characterise Whitby as a stable but sluggish market where rental income generation may be the primary driver rather than substantial property value appreciation.
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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 (YO22) common questions
Is Whitby up and coming?
Whitby (YO22) has a trajectory score of 38/100 (Average), placing it in the top 97% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 1.1 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 32/100 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 (YO22) 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 (YO22) is £830 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Whitby?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Whitby (YO21), Pickering (YO18), Saltburn-By-The-Sea (TS13), Scarborough (YO13), Filey (YO14). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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