Raw on the map

Location in North YorkshireRaw sits where the marker shows within the county.

9,411
Population
3,790
Households
4 / 10
Deprivation decile
Around average
12
Schools nearby
£42,767
Avg. household income
512
Businesses
50
People per km²

About Raw

Raw is a small village located in North Yorkshire, England, within the YO22 postcode area. This rural community is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire countryside, offering a peaceful environment for residents and visitors alike. The village is primarily residential, with a few local amenities that cater to everyday needs.

Nearby attractions include the North York Moors National Park, which provides ample opportunities for walking and exploring the outdoors. The village is also conveniently situated for accessing larger towns and cities in the region, making it a suitable base for those wishing to explore North Yorkshire further. Raw's location allows for easy travel to nearby attractions, ensuring that visitors can enjoy both the tranquillity of village life and the excitement of nearby urban areas.

School Ratings in Raw

Raw is served by 12 schools. A further 4 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Raw

Property prices average £299K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £357K.

Deprivation and Employment in Raw

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Raw falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Property Prices 1,561 sales

Average Price £299K
£1K , £12.1M
Detached £357K 473
Semi £241K 394
Terraced £235K 397
Flat £177K 147

Schools & Education 12 within 5 miles View all schools

8 Primary
1 Secondary
3 Other
Good 4

Ofsted ratings for schools in the YO22 postcode area.

Fylingdales Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles Fyling Hall School Not applicable 0.8 miles Hawsker Cum Stainsacre Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Good 1.9 miles East Whitby Primary Academy Primary 3.2 miles Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 3.6 miles Whitby School Secondary Requires Improvement 3.7 miles Airy Hill Primary School Primary 3.8 miles International Christian Language School for Functional English Not applicable 4.2 miles Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Good 4.3 miles Whitby & the Moors Children's Centre Good 4.3 miles Stakesby Primary Academy Primary Good 4.3 miles West Cliff Primary School Primary Good 4.4 miles

Household Income in Raw ONS 2023

The average total household income in Raw is approximately £42,767 a year before tax, 23% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £34,066. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Raw £42,767
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £34,066.

Businesses in Raw ONS 2025

There are approximately 512 active businesses based in Raw, around 54 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 90% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 6 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

512 Total businesses
54 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 90%
Small, 10-49 10%
Medium, 50-249 1%
Large, 250+ 0%

Deprivation and Employment in Raw IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Raw in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
6/10
Employment
5/10
Education
4/10
Health
4/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
3/10
Children 0-15 15%
Working age 56%
Older 65+ 29%
1,417 Children (0-15) 15%
5,295 Working Age 56%
2,694 Older (65+) 29%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 31.3% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 15.7% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Ruswarp Train Station 3.6 miles
Whitby Train Station 4 miles
Sleights Train Station 4.4 miles
Grosmont Train Station 6.6 miles
Egton Train Station 8.1 miles
Glaisdale Train Station 9.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Fylingthorpe 0.9 miles Robin Hood's Bay 1.2 miles Hawsker 1.4 miles Low Hawsker 1.4 miles High Hawsker 1.4 miles Sneatonthorpe 2 miles Stainsacre 2.2 miles Sneaton 2.8 miles Ugglebarnby 3.3 miles Airy Hill 3.5 miles Ruswarp 4 miles Ravenscar 4 miles

Local Government

District Scarborough
County North Yorkshire
Ward Streonshalh
Constituency Scarborough and Whitby
Parish Whitby
Region Yorkshire and The Humber

Home Ownership in Raw

Of the 4,315 households in and around Raw, 68% are owned, 18% are socially rented and 14% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 68% Social rented 18% Private rented 14%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Raw.

Frequently Asked Questions about Raw

What is the population of Raw?
Raw has a population of approximately 9,411 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Raw?
The average property in and around Raw sold for about £299,214, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 14% below the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Raw a deprived area?
Raw sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 4 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Raw?
Raw is covered by the YO22 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Raw?
There are 12 schools within 5 miles of Raw, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Raw?
The nearest railway station to Raw is Ruswarp Train Station, about 3.6 miles away.

Streets in YO22 30 shown View all streets

A171 1 Abbey Lane 2 Abbey Terrace East 1 Abbot's Bridge 2 Abbots Road 2 Abbots Walk 2 Albion Road 1 Alum Drive 1 B1416 2 B1447 3 Back Lane 8 Bank Close 1 Barnard's Road 2 Barriebarn 1 Beacon Way 2 Beck Hole Road 7 Beck Holme 2 Beckhole Road 2 Beechfield 1 Benson's Yard 2 Birch Avenue 3 Birch Crescent 1 Birch Grove 2 Black Horse Yard 1 Blackburns Yard 2 Blacksmith Hill 2 Bloomswell 2 Boggle Hole Road 1 Bottom House Lane 1 Bottoms Lane 1

Postcodes in YO22 50 shown View all postcodes

YO22 4AA YO22 4AB YO22 4AD YO22 4AE YO22 4AF YO22 4AG YO22 4AH YO22 4AJ YO22 4AL YO22 4AN YO22 4AP YO22 4AR YO22 4AS YO22 4AT YO22 4AU YO22 4AW YO22 4AX YO22 4AY YO22 4AZ YO22 4BA YO22 4BE YO22 4BF YO22 4BG YO22 4BH YO22 4BJ YO22 4BL YO22 4BN YO22 4BP YO22 4BQ YO22 4BS YO22 4BT YO22 4BU YO22 4BW YO22 4BX YO22 4BY YO22 4BZ YO22 4DA YO22 4DB YO22 4DD YO22 4DE YO22 4DF YO22 4DG YO22 4DH YO22 4DJ YO22 4DL YO22 4DN YO22 4DP YO22 4DQ YO22 4DR YO22 4DS