LS21 1BU is a sought-after residential area on Craven Street, 0.6km from Otley in Otley (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Otley & Yeadon ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS21, LS21 1BU offers these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £191k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for LS21 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00058359 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRAVEN STREET, LS21 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAVEN STREET, LS21 1BU.
270
41
£ 44,800 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS21 1BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LS21 1BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £191k, 59% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS21 1BU. The average age is 40.8. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 176,530
8 sales · Mean £ 177,563
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS21 1BU has low crime rates — 38 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
Otley All Saints CofE Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley
Westgate Primary School
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Chevin Service Station0.2 km
- Oxfam0.4 km
- The Sweet Escape0.5 km
- Weegmanns0.6 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.6 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Horse And Farrier0.7 km
- The Bowling Green0.4 km
- Groove Pad Beer And Vinyls0.5 km
- Black Bull0.6 km
- Black Horse0.7 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Elior UK Catering (within Adlington House)0.8 km
- Fare0.5 km
- Earl Of Eaton0.6 km
- Milk Bar Cafe0.7 km
- O'Deli0.6 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Istanbul Kebab0.7 km
- Nam Jai Thai0.7 km
- The Wharfe0.7 km
- Best Kebab0.7 km
- Maypole Fisheries0.4 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda (Otley)0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Waitrose (Otley)0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Menston3.4 km
- Guiseley3.5 km
- Burley-In-Wharfedale4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Gay Lane0.1 km
- Silver Mill Hill0.1 km
- Gay Lane0.1 km
- Cambridge St Carlton St0.2 km
- Cambridge St Carlton St0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS211BU · Data under Open Government Licence