Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

BOROUGHGATE, LS21 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOROUGHGATE, LS21 1AE.

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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 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.

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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
workEmployment
6/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
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

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.

home £175,222 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences87
Shoplifting41
Public order24
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson14

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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Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College

Good1660 pupils0.8 km
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Westgate Primary School

Good244 pupils0.9 km
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Otley the Whartons Primary School

Good183 pupils1.2 km
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Ashfield Primary School

Good230 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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