LS21 1SS is a sought-after residential area on Wharfedale Mews, 0.4km 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 1SS offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 57) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £241k, down 11.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS21 1SS are sourced from Output Area E00187087 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHARFEDALE MEWS, LS21 1SS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHARFEDALE MEWS, LS21 1SS.
114
57
£ 43,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 76% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, LS21 1SS is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 11.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS21 1SS. The average age is 57.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 204,000
8 sales · Mean £ 210,562
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
4 sales · Mean £ 248,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS21 1SS has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
Otley All Saints CofE Primary School
Otley the Whartons Primary School
Westgate Primary School
Ashfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Chevin Service Station0.6 km
- Oxfam0.5 km
- The Sweet Escape0.4 km
- Weegmanns0.4 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.4 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Horse And Farrier0.3 km
- The Bowling Green0.5 km
- Groove Pad Beer And Vinyls0.4 km
- Black Bull0.4 km
- Black Horse0.6 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Elior UK Catering (within Adlington House)0.3 km
- Fare0.4 km
- Otley Town Sports And Social Club1.0 km
- Riverside Cafe0.4 km
- Stephen S Smith Garden Centre1.0 km
- + 37 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Istanbul Kebab0.7 km
- Nam Jai Thai0.4 km
- The Wharfe0.3 km
- Best Kebab0.6 km
- Maypole Fisheries0.3 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda (Otley)0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Waitrose (Otley)0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Menston3.5 km
- Guiseley4.0 km
- Burley-In-Wharfedale4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Garnett Wharfe Development0.2 km
- Garnett Wharfe Development0.2 km
- Cross Green Dennison Hill0.2 km
- Cross Green Dennison Hill0.3 km
- Cattle Market Street Bridge St0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS211SS · Data under Open Government Licence