LS21 3NB is a safe, established residential area on West Busk Lane, 0.3km from Kineholm in Otley (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Otley & Yeadon ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS21, LS21 3NB offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £376k, down 9.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS21 3NB are sourced from Output Area E00058367 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST BUSK LANE, LS21 3NB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST BUSK LANE, LS21 3NB.
314
47
£ 44,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
LS21 3NB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 9.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS21 3NB. The average age is 47.1. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 370,000
5 sales · Mean £ 352,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS21 3NB has low crime rates — 24 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.
school Local Schools
Westgate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Westbourne Spice0.2 km
- Yorkshire Catering Ltd (Otley Golf Club)0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Hong Kong Super Cook 20.8 km
- Morning Glory0.8 km
- 19th Hole0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Chevin0.8 km
- Otley Golf Club0.5 km
- Wharfedale Masonic Hall0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Chevin End Guest House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Menston1.3 km
- Burley-In-Wharfedale2.4 km
- Guiseley2.6 km
Bus Stops
- West Busk Ln Maylea Drive0.0 km
- West Busk Ln Maylea Drive0.1 km
- West Busk Lane Bradford Rd0.1 km
- West Busk Lane0.1 km
- West Busk Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS213NB · Data under Open Government Licence