Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WESLEY STREET, LS21 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESLEY STREET, LS21 1AZ.

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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 1AZ 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
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6/10
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5/10
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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

LS21 1AZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 31% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

LS21 1AZ is a mixed residential area on Wesley Street, 0.2km from Otley in Otley (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Otley & Yeadon ward and the Leeds North West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £193k.

Census 2021 statistics for LS21 1AZ 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 1AZ. 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

Flat

£ 130,000

1 sales · Mean £ 130,000

Terraced

£ 204,500

4 sales · Mean £ 201,000

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

Crime around LS21 1AZ is moderate at 58 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 offences85
Shoplifting50
Anti-social behaviour25
Public order24
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley

Good197 pupils0.2 km
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Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College

Good1660 pupils0.7 km
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Otley All Saints CofE Primary School

Good250 pupils0.8 km
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Westgate Primary School

Good244 pupils0.9 km
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Ashfield Primary School

Good230 pupils1.2 km
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Otley the Whartons Primary School

Good183 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
  • Weegmanns0.1 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.1 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Horse And Farrier0.2 km
  • The Bowling Green0.3 km
  • Groove Pad Beer And Vinyls0.1 km
  • Black Bull0.1 km
  • Black Horse0.3 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Elior UK Catering (within Adlington House)0.3 km
  • Fare0.1 km
  • Riverside Cafe0.6 km
  • Earl Of Eaton0.2 km
  • Milk Bar Cafe0.2 km
  • + 34 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Istanbul Kebab0.4 km
  • Nam Jai Thai0.2 km
  • The Wharfe0.2 km
  • Best Kebab0.3 km
  • Maypole Fisheries0.2 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda (Otley)0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Waitrose (Otley)0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Menston3.3 km
  • Guiseley3.7 km
  • Burley-In-Wharfedale4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station stand 050.1 km
  • Bus Station stand 040.1 km
  • Bus Station stand 030.1 km
  • Otley Bus Stn 020.1 km
  • Otley Bus Stn 010.1 km