LS21 1BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on North Parade, 0.2km from Otley in Otley (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Otley & Yeadon ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £219k, down 15.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS21 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00058349 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH PARADE, LS21 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH PARADE, LS21 1BA.
276
55
£ 44,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS21 1BA 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LS21 1BA — age 55, 67% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £219k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 15.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS21 1BA. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 200,000
16 sales · Mean £ 202,059
Flat
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS21 1BA is moderate at 52 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
Westgate Primary School
Ashfield Primary School
Otley the Whartons Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Chevin Service Station0.5 km
- Oxfam0.4 km
- The Sweet Escape0.2 km
- Weegmanns0.2 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.2 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Horse And Farrier0.1 km
- The Bowling Green0.4 km
- Groove Pad Beer And Vinyls0.2 km
- Black Bull0.2 km
- Black Horse0.4 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Elior UK Catering (within Adlington House)0.2 km
- Fare0.2 km
- Riverside Cafe0.5 km
- Earl Of Eaton0.3 km
- Milk Bar Cafe0.2 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Istanbul Kebab0.4 km
- Nam Jai Thai0.2 km
- The Wharfe0.1 km
- Best Kebab0.4 km
- Maypole Fisheries0.2 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda (Otley)0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Waitrose (Otley)0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Menston3.3 km
- Guiseley3.8 km
- Burley-In-Wharfedale4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cattle Market Street Bridge St0.1 km
- Bridge Street Police Station0.2 km
- Bus Station stand 050.2 km
- Mill Lane0.2 km
- Bus Station stand 040.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS211BA · Data under Open Government Licence