| Coordinates: | 54.519, -0.767 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 79 14 |
| Dialling code: | 01947 (Whitby) |
The small rural civil parish of Ellerby in North Yorkshire is characterised by rolling farmland, hedgerows and a handful of stone cottages and farmsteads. Its landscape and settlement pattern reflect centuries of agricultural use, giving it a quiet, traditionally English village feel despite a modest population.
Community life tends to centre on local institutions such as the parish church or village hall, with an economy still strongly linked to farming alongside a number of residents who commute to nearby towns. Its setting offers easy access to the wider attractions of the Yorkshire coast and surrounding moorland, making it appealing to walkers and those seeking a rural base.