Whitby West
Ward in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.48, -0.634 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 88 10 |
| Dialling code: | 01947 (Whitby) |
The ward of Whitby West occupies the western side of Whitby on the coast of North Yorkshire, England, looking out towards the North Sea and with easy access to the heather slopes of the North York Moors. Its character is shaped by steep streets dropping to the seafront, cliffs and promenades, and a mix of Victorian and more modern housing alongside small businesses that serve both residents and visitors.
Locally the area leans on a maritime and tourist heritage - fishing, seafaring traditions and the historic jet craft trade inform its identity - and supports an economy of hospitality, independent shops and seasonally busy attractions, including events such as the Whitby Goth Weekend. Socially it combines long‑standing families and retirees with seasonal workers, and faces common coastal issues around conservation, visitor management and erosion.
Postcode districts covering Whitby West
Most populated places nearby
- Middlesbrough 24 miles
- Scarborough 18.1 miles
- Redcar 19.7 miles
- Guisborough 17.7 miles
- Ingleby Greenhow 19.1 miles
- Whitby 1.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Whitby Streonshalh Ward 0.9 miles
- Newholm-cum-Dunsley Parish 1.3 miles
- Briggswath Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Whitby Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Aislaby Parish 1.8 miles
- Sleights Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Hawsker-cum-Stainsacre Parish 2.3 miles
- Sneaton Parish 2.6 miles
- Eskdaleside cum Ugglebarnby Parish 2.8 miles
- Lythe Parish 3.2 miles
- Hutton Mulgrave Parish 3.7 miles
- Esk Valley & Coast Ward 3.9 miles
Example postcodes in Whitby West
YO21 1JZ, YO21 1NN, YO21 1NY, YO21 3UE, YO21 3EG, YO21 3JL, YO21 3AS, YO21 1HH, YO21 3DY … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 32 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 57.1 miles
- Ruswarp Railway Station 0.7 miles
- Whitby Railway Station 0.8 miles
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Schools in Whitby West
- International Christian Language School for Functional English Further education
- Ruswarp C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
- Stakesby Primary Academy Primary
- West Cliff Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Whitby Beach Beach 1.2 miles
- Mulgrave Castle Estate 2 miles
- Mulgrave Woods Forest 2.7 miles
- Danby Castle Archaeological site 10.2 miles
- Handale Priory Historic site 10.5 miles
- Rosedale Priory Historic site 13.4 miles
- Scarborough Signal Station Historic site 16.6 miles
- Ryedale Folk Museum Museum 16.8 miles
- Keldholme Priory Historic site 18.6 miles
- Cleveland Hills Mountains 18.6 miles
- Redcar Racecourse Recreation 19.4 miles
- Wilton Castle Estate 19.6 miles