Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

NORTH AVENUE, LS21 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH AVENUE, LS21 1AJ.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS21 1AJ 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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2/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

LS21 1AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 67% 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 28.5% year-on-year.

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

LS21 1AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on North Avenue, 0.3km from Otley in Otley (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Otley & Yeadon ward and the Leeds North West constituency.

For families considering a move, LS21 1AJ represents a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £322k, down 28.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LS21 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00058349 (shared with 16 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 1AJ. The average age is 54.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 380,000

4 sales · Mean £ 384,500

Terraced

£ 257,500

6 sales · Mean £ 248,666

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

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

Violence and sexual offences77
Public order20
Anti-social behaviour19
Burglary11
Shoplifting11

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley

Good197 pupils0.3 km
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Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College

Good1660 pupils0.6 km
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Otley All Saints CofE Primary School

Good250 pupils0.8 km
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Westgate Primary School

Good244 pupils1.0 km
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Otley the Whartons Primary School

Good183 pupils1.0 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 Station0.6 km
  • Oxfam0.4 km
  • The Sweet Escape0.3 km
  • Weegmanns0.3 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.3 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Horse And Farrier0.2 km
  • The Bowling Green0.4 km
  • Groove Pad Beer And Vinyls0.3 km
  • Black Bull0.3 km
  • Black Horse0.5 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Elior UK Catering (within Adlington House)0.2 km
  • Fare0.3 km
  • Riverside Cafe0.5 km
  • Earl Of Eaton0.4 km
  • Milk Bar Cafe0.3 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Istanbul Kebab0.6 km
  • Nam Jai Thai0.3 km
  • The Wharfe0.2 km
  • Best Kebab0.5 km
  • Maypole Fisheries0.2 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda (Otley)0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Waitrose (Otley)0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Menston3.4 km
  • Guiseley3.9 km
  • Burley-In-Wharfedale4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Cattle Market Street Bridge St0.2 km
  • Cross Green Dennison Hill0.2 km
  • Cross Green Dennison Hill0.2 km
  • Mill Lane0.3 km
  • Bridge Street Police Station0.3 km