Area Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS21 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LS21 postcode area.

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Population

18,613

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 45,975 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
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5/10
workEmployment
7/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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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.

home £388,727 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1413
Public order327
Anti-social behaviour321
Burglary239
Criminal damage and arson238

school Local Schools

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Ashfield Primary School

Good230 pupils
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Westgate Primary School

Good244 pupils
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Otley the Whartons Primary School

Good183 pupils
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Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good206 pupils
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Otley All Saints CofE Primary School

Good250 pupils
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Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College

Good1660 pupils
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley

Good197 pupils
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Askwith Community Primary School

Outstanding111 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist
  • Greggs (Otley)
  • Patisserie Viennoise Ltd
  • Superdrug Stores Plc
  • The Cottage Store
  • + 30 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Chevin Country Park Hotel And Spa
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • A Casa Di Alessia
  • Arturo's
  • Bloomfield Square
  • Bus Station Snack Bar
  • Buttercups
  • + 48 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • 19th Hole
  • Best Kebab
  • Dragon City
  • Gay Lane Fisheries
  • Wok A Way
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • The Fleece Otley
  • Black Bull
  • Black Horse
  • Clitherow House Social Club
  • Falcon Sports And Social Club
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda (Otley)
  • Sainsbury's
  • Waitrose (Otley)