LS21 1DP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on East Busk Lane, 0.8km from Knotford in Otley (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Otley & Yeadon ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
For families considering a move, LS21 1DP represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LS21 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00058347 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST BUSK LANE, LS21 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST BUSK LANE, LS21 1DP.
258
50
£ 44,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS21 1DP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LS21 1DP — age 50, 93% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS21 1DP. The average age is 49.7. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS21 1DP has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. 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
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
Otley the Whartons Primary School
Westgate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Cohens Chemist0.8 km
- M \& Co0.8 km
- The Original Factory Shop0.7 km
- Argos0.7 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Groove Pad Beer And Vinyls0.8 km
- Black Bull0.9 km
- Clitherow House Social Club0.9 km
- Junction Inn0.7 km
- Otley Rugby Union Football Club0.4 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Earl Of Eaton0.9 km
- Milk Bar Cafe0.9 km
- O'Deli0.8 km
- Parkgate Cafe1.0 km
- Uncle Joe's Fish And Chips0.8 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Maypole Fisheries0.5 km
- Gay Lane Fisheries0.7 km
- Impero Pizza0.8 km
- Maypole Food Bar0.6 km
- Superwok0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda (Otley)0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Menston3.9 km
- Guiseley4.1 km
- Burley-In-Wharfedale4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Pool Road Gallows Hill0.2 km
- Cross Green Otley Cemetery0.2 km
- Cross Green Otley Cemetery0.2 km
- Pool Road Gallows Hill0.2 km
- Cambridge Drive St. Clair Rd0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS211DP · Data under Open Government Licence