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 miles38.6 km
- Scarborough 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Redcar 19.7 miles31.6 km
- Guisborough 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Ingleby Greenhow 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Whitby 1.7 miles2.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Whitby Streonshalh Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Newholm-cum-Dunsley Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Briggswath Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Whitby Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Aislaby Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Sleights Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Hawsker-cum-Stainsacre Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Sneaton Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Eskdaleside cum Ugglebarnby Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Lythe Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Hutton Mulgrave Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Esk Valley & Coast Ward 3.9 miles6.2 km
Example postcodes in Whitby West
YO21 3NA, YO21 1AJ, YO21 1LD, YO21 1HS, YO21 1JS, YO21 3JP, YO21 1LH, YO21 3ED, YO21 3LQ … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 32 miles51.5 km
- Newcastle International Airport 57.1 miles92 km
- Ruswarp Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Whitby Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
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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 miles2 km
- Mulgrave Castle Estate 2 miles3.2 km
- Mulgrave Woods Forest 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Danby Castle Archaeological site 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Handale Priory Historic site 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Rosedale Priory Historic site 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Scarborough Signal Station Historic site 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Ryedale Folk Museum Museum 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Keldholme Priory Historic site 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Cleveland Hills Mountains 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Redcar Racecourse Recreation 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Wilton Castle Estate 19.6 miles31.6 km