LS21 1BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Manchester Square, 0.3km from Otley in Otley (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Otley & Yeadon ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
For families considering a move, LS21 1BS represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LS21 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00058351 (shared with 58 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANCHESTER SQUARE, LS21 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANCHESTER SQUARE, LS21 1BS.
314
52
£ 44,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS21 1BS 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 52, LS21 1BS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS21 1BS. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS21 1BS has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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 All Saints CofE Primary School
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
Westgate Primary School
Otley the Whartons Primary School
Ashfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Chevin Service Station0.3 km
- Oxfam0.3 km
- The Sweet Escape0.2 km
- Weegmanns0.3 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.3 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Horse And Farrier0.3 km
- The Bowling Green0.3 km
- Groove Pad Beer And Vinyls0.2 km
- Black Bull0.3 km
- Black Horse0.4 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Elior UK Catering (within Adlington House)0.4 km
- Fare0.2 km
- Riverside Cafe0.7 km
- Earl Of Eaton0.3 km
- Milk Bar Cafe0.3 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Istanbul Kebab0.5 km
- Nam Jai Thai0.3 km
- The Wharfe0.3 km
- Best Kebab0.4 km
- Maypole Fisheries0.1 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda (Otley)0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Waitrose (Otley)0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Menston3.4 km
- Guiseley3.7 km
- Burley-In-Wharfedale4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Cross Green Dennison Hill0.1 km
- Bus Station stand 050.2 km
- Bus Station stand 040.2 km
- Cross Green Dennison Hill0.2 km
- Bus Station stand 030.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS211BS · Data under Open Government Licence