LS21 1BQ is a mixed residential area on Bridge Street, 0.1km from Otley in Otley (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Otley & Yeadon ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
For families considering a move, LS21 1BQ 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 is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £74k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LS21 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00058349 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDGE STREET, LS21 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, LS21 1BQ.
276
55
£ 44,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS21 1BQ 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
LS21 1BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 67% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (55) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS21 1BQ. 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
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
£ 66,000
2 sales · Mean £ 66,000
Terraced
£ 90,000
1 sales · Mean £ 90,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS21 1BQ is moderate at 71 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.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
Westgate Primary School
Otley All Saints CofE Primary School
Ashfield Primary School
Otley the Whartons Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Chevin Service Station0.5 km
- Oxfam0.3 km
- The Sweet Escape0.2 km
- Weegmanns0.1 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.1 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Horse And Farrier0.0 km
- The Bowling Green0.3 km
- Groove Pad Beer And Vinyls0.2 km
- Black Bull0.1 km
- Black Horse0.3 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Elior UK Catering (within Adlington House)0.1 km
- Fare0.2 km
- Riverside Cafe0.5 km
- Earl Of Eaton0.2 km
- Milk Bar Cafe0.1 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Istanbul Kebab0.4 km
- Nam Jai Thai0.1 km
- The Wharfe0.0 km
- Best Kebab0.3 km
- Maypole Fisheries0.3 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda (Otley)0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Waitrose (Otley)0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Menston3.2 km
- Guiseley3.8 km
- Burley-In-Wharfedale3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cattle Market Street Bridge St0.1 km
- Bridge Street Police Station0.1 km
- Mill Lane0.2 km
- Mill Lane0.2 km
- Bus Station stand 050.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS211BQ · Data under Open Government Licence