Highfield Road, Whitby
House prices, sold prices and local information for YO21 3LW.
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At a glance
30 property sales on Highfield Road, Whitby have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 17 Mar 2022. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £232,180. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 83% terraced, 13% semi-detached, 3% detached. Recorded sale prices on Highfield Road range from £150,000 to £440,000. 97% of homes sold here were freehold and 3% leasehold.
House prices on Highfield Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Highfield Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all YO21 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 97% freehold and 3% leasehold across 31 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 25 | £232,180 | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £253,750 | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Detached | 1 | £440,000 | 5 Nov 2021 |
Sold prices on Highfield Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 17 Mar 2022 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 5 Nov 2021 | £440,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 69, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 21 May 2021 | £310,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 49, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 30 Apr 2021 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 27 Apr 2021 | £245,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 38, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 5 Mar 2021 | £300,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 73, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 1 Mar 2021 | £295,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 34, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 22 Jan 2021 | £245,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 40, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 8 Jan 2021 | £285,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 65, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 16 Dec 2020 | £195,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 63, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 6 Nov 2020 | £200,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 36, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 2 Oct 2020 | £285,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 67, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 30 Sep 2020 | £195,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 71, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 17 Mar 2020 | £300,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 51, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 29 May 2019 | £207,250 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 55, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 8 May 2019 | £245,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 53, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 29 Mar 2019 | £215,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 45, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 27 Mar 2019 | £207,250 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 47, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 28 Feb 2019 | £215,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 39, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 30 Jan 2019 | £195,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 37, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 10 Jan 2019 | £195,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 18, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 4 Jan 2019 | £255,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 57, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 11 Dec 2018 | £240,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 43, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 23 Nov 2018 | £210,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 61, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 5 Oct 2018 | £245,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 59, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 19 Sep 2018 | £230,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 49, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 2 Aug 2018 | £215,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 41, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 3 Jul 2018 | £205,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 35, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 28 Mar 2018 | £215,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| Garage G1, 1, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 20 Dec 2017 | £365,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 5, Highfield Road YO21 3LW | 11 Sep 2017 | £270,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 45, Highfield Road | £207,250 (Mar 2019) → £150,000 (Mar 2022) | -28% over 3 yrs |
| 49, Highfield Road | £215,000 (Aug 2018) → £250,000 (Apr 2021) | +16% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Highfield Road
Crime
142 crimes were reported within about a mile of Highfield Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 44 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 |
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Highfield Road is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River Esk Flood alert area
- River Esk catchment Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Highfield Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stakesby Primary Academy 212 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| West Cliff Primary School 159 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Airy Hill Primary School 185 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Whitby School 975 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Requires improvement Report | 1.1 mi |
| Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 36 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.3 mi |
| East Whitby Primary Academy 197 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Whitby station 1.0 mi · 19 min walk
- Ruswarp station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Sleights station 2.1 mi · 41 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Stonecross Road (N-bound, Stonecross Road) 2 min walk
- Lockton Road (NE-bound, Stonecross Road) 2 min walk
- Castle Road (SW-bound, Castle Road) 3 min walk
- Love Lane (N-bound, Love Lane) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Whitby Group Practice
Spring Vale Medical Centre, Rievaulx Road, Whitby · 0.6 mi - Sleights And Sandsend Medical Practice
Churchfield Surgery, Iburndale Lane, Whitby · 2.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Stakesby · 0.1 mi
- Lidl Lidl Whitby · 0.2 mi
- Spar Spar - Four Lane Ends · 0.6 mi
- Heron Heron Whitby · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Allied Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Boots · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Havelock Dental Practice · 0.8 mi
- Whitby Hospital · 0.9 mi
- Former Community Hall · 1.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 76.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 840 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,927 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 80% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 80% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 75% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 81% | 92% |
Share of homes across North Yorkshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Highfield Road
Ethnic group
| Here | North Yorkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.3% | 96.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1% | 1.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | North Yorkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 54.6% | 55.6% |
| No religion | 39.6% | 36.9% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | North Yorkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 93.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.6% | 6.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North Yorkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25% | 34.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.6% | 17% |
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 16.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.9% | 14% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.3% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | North Yorkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 47.6% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North Yorkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 49.1% | 42% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 29% | 31% |
| No cars or vans in household | 13.8% | 15.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.1% | 11.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of North Yorkshire.
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