Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

CROSSGATE, LS21 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSSGATE, LS21 1BE.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS21 1BE 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.

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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

LS21 1BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 31% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS21 1BE is a mixed residential area on Crossgate, 0.2km from Otley in Otley (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Otley & Yeadon ward and the Leeds North West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for LS21 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00058352 (shared with 152 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS21 1BE. 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

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LS21 1BE is moderate at 59 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.

Violence and sexual offences99
Shoplifting50
Public order27
Anti-social behaviour26
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley

Good197 pupils0.2 km
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Otley All Saints CofE Primary School

Good250 pupils0.7 km
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Westgate Primary School

Good244 pupils0.8 km
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Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College

Good1660 pupils0.9 km
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Ashfield Primary School

Good230 pupils1.2 km
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Otley the Whartons Primary School

Good183 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Chevin Service Station0.3 km
  • Oxfam0.2 km
  • The Sweet Escape0.1 km
  • Weegmanns0.2 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.2 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Horse And Farrier0.3 km
  • The Bowling Green0.2 km
  • Groove Pad Beer And Vinyls0.1 km
  • Black Bull0.2 km
  • Black Horse0.3 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Elior UK Catering (within Adlington House)0.4 km
  • Fare0.1 km
  • Riverside Cafe0.7 km
  • Earl Of Eaton0.2 km
  • Milk Bar Cafe0.2 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Istanbul Kebab0.4 km
  • Nam Jai Thai0.2 km
  • The Wharfe0.3 km
  • Best Kebab0.3 km
  • Maypole Fisheries0.2 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda (Otley)0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Waitrose (Otley)0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Menston3.2 km
  • Guiseley3.6 km
  • Burley-In-Wharfedale4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station stand 050.0 km
  • Bus Station stand 040.0 km
  • Bus Station stand 030.1 km
  • Otley Bus Stn 020.1 km
  • Otley Bus Stn 010.1 km