LS21 1AE is a safe, established residential area on Boroughgate, 0.2km from Otley in Otley (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Otley & Yeadon ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS21 1AE offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 63.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS21 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00058352 (shared with 152 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOROUGHGATE, LS21 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOROUGHGATE, LS21 1AE.
311
46
£ 44,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS21 1AE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LS21 1AE — age 46, 31% ownership, 63% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 63.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS21 1AE. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
Flat
£ 156,000
7 sales · Mean £ 150,642
Terraced
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS21 1AE has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley
Otley All Saints CofE Primary School
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
Westgate Primary School
Otley the Whartons Primary School
Ashfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Chevin Service Station0.4 km
- Oxfam0.3 km
- The Sweet Escape0.2 km
- Weegmanns0.2 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.2 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Horse And Farrier0.2 km
- The Bowling Green0.3 km
- Groove Pad Beer And Vinyls0.2 km
- Black Bull0.2 km
- Black Horse0.4 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Elior UK Catering (within Adlington House)0.3 km
- Fare0.2 km
- Riverside Cafe0.6 km
- Earl Of Eaton0.2 km
- Milk Bar Cafe0.2 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Istanbul Kebab0.5 km
- Nam Jai Thai0.2 km
- The Wharfe0.2 km
- Best Kebab0.4 km
- Maypole Fisheries0.1 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda (Otley)0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Waitrose (Otley)0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Menston3.3 km
- Guiseley3.7 km
- Burley-In-Wharfedale4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Cross Green Dennison Hill0.1 km
- Bus Station stand 050.1 km
- Bus Station stand 040.2 km
- Bus Station stand 030.2 km
- Otley Bus Stn 020.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS211AE · Data under Open Government Licence