It was defined as covering the urban districts of Guisborough, Loftus, Saltburn and Marske by the Sea, Skelton and Brotton, Whitby, along with Whitby Rural District.
Guisborough, Loftus, Saltburn and Marske by the Sea, Skelton and Brotton, Whitby, as well as Whitby Rural District were included in the area covered.