LS21 1DT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Knotford in Otley (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Otley & Yeadon ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LS21 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00058347 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS21 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS21 1DT.
258
50
£ 44,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS21 1DT 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LS21 1DT spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS21 1DT. 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 1DT has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary 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
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
Otley the Whartons Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Maypole Fisheries0.9 km
- Superwok0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Otley Rugby Union Football Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cosy Club Leeds0.8 km
- Wharfedale Auction Mart Cafe0.8 km
- Otley Town Sports And Social Club0.2 km
- Stephen S Smith Garden Centre0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda (Otley)0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Menston4.2 km
- Guiseley4.3 km
- Burley-In-Wharfedale5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Pool Road Garden Centre0.2 km
- Pool Road Gallows Hill0.3 km
- Pool Road Garden Centre0.3 km
- Pool Road Gallows Hill0.3 km
- Cambridge Drive St. Clair Rd0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LS211DT · Data under Open Government Licence