LS21 1AU is a safe, established residential area on North Avenue, 0.4km from Otley in Otley (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Otley & Yeadon ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
For serious buyers, LS21 1AU is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, down 3.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS21 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00058348 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH AVENUE, LS21 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH AVENUE, LS21 1AU.
272
41
£ 44,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS21 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LS21 1AU — age 41, 74% ownership, 23% 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 down 3.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS21 1AU. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
2 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS21 1AU has low crime rates — 44 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
Otley All Saints CofE Primary School
Otley the Whartons Primary School
Westgate Primary School
Ashfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Chevin Service Station0.6 km
- Oxfam0.5 km
- The Sweet Escape0.4 km
- Weegmanns0.4 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.4 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Horse And Farrier0.3 km
- The Bowling Green0.5 km
- Groove Pad Beer And Vinyls0.4 km
- Black Bull0.4 km
- Black Horse0.5 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Elior UK Catering (within Adlington House)0.2 km
- Fare0.4 km
- Riverside Cafe0.4 km
- Earl Of Eaton0.4 km
- Milk Bar Cafe0.3 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Istanbul Kebab0.6 km
- Nam Jai Thai0.3 km
- The Wharfe0.3 km
- Best Kebab0.5 km
- Maypole Fisheries0.3 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda (Otley)0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Waitrose (Otley)0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Menston3.5 km
- Guiseley4.0 km
- Burley-In-Wharfedale4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Cattle Market Street Bridge St0.2 km
- Mill Lane0.2 km
- Garnett Wharfe Development0.3 km
- Mill Lane0.3 km
- Garnett Wharfe Development0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS211AU · Data under Open Government Licence