Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WESTON DRIVE, LS21 2DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTON DRIVE, LS21 2DJ.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS21 2DJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 36, LS21 2DJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 24.5% year-on-year.

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

LS21 2DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Weston Drive, 1.2km from Guycroft in Otley (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Otley & Yeadon ward and the Leeds North West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LS21 2DJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £213k, down 24.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for LS21 2DJ are sourced from Output Area E00058374 (shared with 4 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 2DJ. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 182,500

8 sales · Mean £ 180,562

Semi-Detached

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

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

LS21 2DJ has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences41
Vehicle crime11
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour6

school Local Schools

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Ashfield Primary School

Good230 pupils0.5 km
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Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College

Good1660 pupils1.3 km
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Westgate Primary School

Good244 pupils1.4 km
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Otley the Whartons Primary School

Good183 pupils1.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley

Good197 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Weston General Store0.2 km
  • Londis (Otley)0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Otley Social Working Mens Club0.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Wharfedale General Hospital0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Kings Garden0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burley-In-Wharfedale2.7 km
  • Menston2.8 km
  • Guiseley4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Weston Dr Bickerton Way0.1 km
  • Weston Drive Weston Park View0.2 km
  • Meagill Rise Northwell Gate0.2 km
  • Meagill Rise Weston Drive0.3 km
  • Meagill Rise Rombalds View0.3 km