Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

BRIDGE STREET, LS21 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, LS21 1BQ.

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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 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.

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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 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.

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

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.

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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

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

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.

Violence and sexual offences81
Shoplifting50
Anti-social behaviour24
Public order24
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley

Good197 pupils0.1 km
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Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College

Good1660 pupils0.6 km
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Westgate Primary School

Good244 pupils0.8 km
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Otley All Saints CofE Primary School

Good250 pupils0.9 km
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Ashfield Primary School

Good230 pupils1.0 km
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Otley the Whartons Primary School

Good183 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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