LS20 8BL is a sought-after residential area on Otley Road, 0.5km from White Cross in Guiseley. Administratively it sits within Guiseley & Rawdon ward and the Pudsey constituency.
For serious buyers, LS20 8BL is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for LS20 8BL are sourced from Output Area E00170589 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OTLEY ROAD, LS20 8BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OTLEY ROAD, LS20 8BL.
275
42
£ 49,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS20 8BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LS20 8BL combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£320k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS20 8BL. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 332,500
2 sales · Mean £ 332,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS20 8BL has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Guiseley Primary School
Green Meadows Academy
Guiseley School
St. Oswald's CofE Primary School
Tranmere Park Primary School
St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Yeadon Westfield Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Premier Guiseley0.4 km
- Greggs PLC0.6 km
- Cohens Chemist0.4 km
- Sweetie Swag0.5 km
- Boots UK (Guiseley)0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Everybodys All Day Social0.3 km
- Potting Shed0.2 km
- The Station0.1 km
- Wetherby Whaler0.6 km
- Mumbai Village0.7 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Guiseley Pizza And Kebab0.4 km
- Janota0.4 km
- Open Kitchen0.4 km
- Eat Art Kitchen0.6 km
- KFC (Guiseley Retail Park)0.6 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Guiseley Factory WMC0.8 km
- New Inn0.6 km
- The Yorkshire Rose0.7 km
- Hawkhill Tavern0.4 km
- Guiseley Cricket Club0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons (Guiseley)0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guiseley0.1 km
- Menston2.3 km
- Baildon3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Morton Terrace0.1 km
- Morton Terrace0.1 km
- Guiseley Rail Station0.1 km
- Guiseley Rail Station0.1 km
- Oxford Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS208BL · Data under Open Government Licence