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The North Yorkshire town of Whitby was previously named one of the UK's most scenic towns.
The seaside spot earned a place on a list of the 11 most scenic UK towns compiled by World Atlas.
Whitby was featured alongside the likes of Rye, Ambleside, Lavenham, Bakewell and Bourton-on-the-Water.
Locations on the list were picked for several reasons, including landscapes, atmosphere, and history.
But what does it really cost to live in Whitby?
How much does it cost to live in Whitby?
The UK House Price Index for July 2026, published on September 16, shows average house prices in the North East of England stood at £167,000.
However, in Whitby, the average property price is £235,171, according to Rightmove.
Detached properties sold for an average of £338,357, with terraced properties fetching £229,535.
Rightmove also reported that Whitby's property prices were down 14% over the last year and 12% down on the 2022 peak of £266,913.
The figures show a snapshot of the cost of buying a home in the town, although prices vary by location, size, and condition.
Why is Whitby one of the most scenic towns in the UK
Sharing why Whitby earned a spot on the list, World Atlas said: "Whitby announces itself with a skyline unlike anywhere else on the Yorkshire coast: the gothic ruins of Whitby Abbey crowning the clifftop above the harbour, visible for miles before you ever reach the town.
Aerial photo of the beautiful town of Whitby in the UK in North Yorkshire in the UK showing the beach and harbour on a hot sunny summers day (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
"Climbing the 199 steps up to the abbey rewards you with some of the best views in North Yorkshire, and the ruins themselves feel genuinely haunting, especially in low afternoon light.
"The abbey's clifftop setting also inspired Bram Stoker to write Dracula here, and the town leans into that legacy with real enthusiasm, drawing visitors from around the world for its Goth weekends and atmospheric evening walks.
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"Down below, Whitby's working harbour is lined with fish and chip shops, ice cream stalls, and fishing boats coming and going, giving the town a lively, salty energy that contrasts nicely with the quiet above.
"Across the swing bridge, the old town's narrow cobbled streets and yards are worth losing an hour or two in, filled with independent shops selling Whitby jet jewellery and local crafts."
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