Linskill Square, Whitby
House prices, sold prices and local information for YO21 1DA.
At a glance
3 property sales on Linskill Square, Whitby have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 3 Feb 2022. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £184,000. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2018; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Linskill Square compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Linskill Square has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all YO21 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £184,000 | 3 Feb 2022 |
Sold prices on Linskill Square
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Linskill Square YO21 1DA | 3 Feb 2022 | £245,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Linskill Square YO21 1DA | 31 May 2019 | £132,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 8, Linskill Square YO21 1DA | 10 Dec 2018 | £175,000 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Linskill Square | £175,000 (Dec 2018) → £245,000 (Feb 2022) | +40% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Linskill Square
Crime
178 crimes were reported within about a mile of Linskill Square in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 59 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 |
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 9 |
| Public order | 8 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Linskill Square is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- North Sea and River Esk at Whitby Harbour Flood alert area
- 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 Linskill Square
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Cliff Primary School 159 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Airy Hill Primary School 185 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Whitby School 975 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| Stakesby Primary Academy 212 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| East Whitby Primary Academy 197 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 36 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.2 mi |
| Hawsker Cum Stainsacre Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 55 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 2.2 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 and local GPs
Train stations
- Whitby station 0.1 mi · 1 min walk
- Ruswarp station 1.2 mi · 23 min walk
- Sleights station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Boyes (E-bound, Victoria Square) 1 min walk
- Bus Stn Stand 2 (2, Windsor Terrace) 1 min walk
- Bus Stn Stand 4 (4, Bagdale) 1 min walk
- Bus Stn Stand 3 (3, Windsor Terrace) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- Whitby Group Practice
Spring Vale Medical Centre, Rievaulx Road, Whitby · 0.3 mi - Sleights And Sandsend Medical Practice
Churchfield Surgery, Iburndale Lane, Whitby · 2.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 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: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 2 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 47.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 39.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,184 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 5.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 34.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,111 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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.
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.
Nearby streets in YO21
- Upgang Lane£204k
- Anchorage Way£226k
- Argyle Road£250k
- Chubb Hill Road£213k
- Upgang Lane£274k
- Royal Crescent£193k
- Highfield Road£242k
- Abbey Terrace£127k
- Main Road£253k
- High Street£223k
- Gray Street£148k
- Ruswarp Lane£275k