LS21 is a postcode district in Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 642 active and 227 retired postcodes.
The largest share of LS21 (13%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (12%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes LS21 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in LS21 are around £388k, up 13.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LS21 at 183 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LS21 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
LS21 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LS21 postcode area.
18,613
46
£ 45,975 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LS21 — age 46, 73% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £388k. Property prices are trending up 13.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Ashfield Primary School
Westgate Primary School
Otley the Whartons Primary School
Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Otley All Saints CofE Primary School
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley
Askwith Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Boots The Chemist
- Greggs (Otley)
- Patisserie Viennoise Ltd
- Superdrug Stores Plc
- The Cottage Store
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Chevin Country Park Hotel And Spa
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- A Casa Di Alessia
- Arturo's
- Bloomfield Square
- Bus Station Snack Bar
- Buttercups
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- 19th Hole
- Best Kebab
- Dragon City
- Gay Lane Fisheries
- Wok A Way
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- The Fleece Otley
- Black Bull
- Black Horse
- Clitherow House Social Club
- Falcon Sports And Social Club
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda (Otley)
- Sainsbury's
- Waitrose (Otley)
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Area Profile: LS21 · Data under Open Government Licence