LS20 8BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Otley Road, 0.5km from Aireborough in Guiseley. Administratively it sits within Guiseley & Rawdon ward and the Pudsey constituency.
For families considering a move, LS20 8BH represents a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £462k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS20 8BH are sourced from Output Area E00187080 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OTLEY ROAD, LS20 8BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OTLEY ROAD, LS20 8BH.
182
56
£ 49,700 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS20 8BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, LS20 8BH is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £462k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS20 8BH. The average age is 56.2. 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
Detached
£ 496,000
2 sales · Mean £ 496,000
Terraced
£ 292,500
2 sales · Mean £ 292,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS20 8BH has low crime rates — 38 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
Guiseley School
Green Meadows Academy
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
12 nearby- Premier Guiseley0.4 km
- Greggs PLC0.4 km
- Poundworld1.0 km
- Cohens Chemist0.3 km
- Sweetie Swag0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Everybodys All Day Social0.2 km
- Potting Shed0.1 km
- The Station0.0 km
- Wetherby Whaler0.7 km
- Asda Living Cafe1.0 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Guiseley Pizza And Kebab0.3 km
- Janota0.3 km
- Open Kitchen0.4 km
- Eat Art Kitchen0.5 km
- KFC (Guiseley Retail Park)0.5 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Guiseley Factory WMC0.7 km
- New Inn0.5 km
- The Yorkshire Rose0.6 km
- Hawkhill Tavern0.3 km
- Guiseley Cricket Club0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons (Guiseley)0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Guiseley0.2 km
- Menston2.4 km
- Apperley Bridge3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Oxford Road0.0 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Guiseley Rail Station0.2 km
- Guiseley Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS208BH · Data under Open Government Licence