LS21 1YA is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Otley in Otley (Leeds). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Otley & Yeadon ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
The people who live in LS21 1YA are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LS21 1YA are sourced from Output Area E00058351 (shared with 58 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS21 1YA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS21 1YA.
314
52
£ 44,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS21 1YA 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LS21 1YA's 64% ownership and 52-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS21 1YA. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS21 1YA is moderate at 59 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
Westgate Primary School
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
Ashfield Primary School
Otley the Whartons Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Chevin Service Station0.3 km
- Oxfam0.1 km
- The Sweet Escape0.1 km
- Weegmanns0.2 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.2 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Horse And Farrier0.3 km
- The Bowling Green0.1 km
- Groove Pad Beer And Vinyls0.1 km
- Black Bull0.2 km
- Black Horse0.3 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Elior UK Catering (within Adlington House)0.4 km
- Fare0.1 km
- Riverside Cafe0.7 km
- Earl Of Eaton0.2 km
- Milk Bar Cafe0.2 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Istanbul Kebab0.4 km
- Nam Jai Thai0.2 km
- The Wharfe0.3 km
- Best Kebab0.3 km
- Maypole Fisheries0.2 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda (Otley)0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Waitrose (Otley)0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Menston3.2 km
- Guiseley3.6 km
- Burley-In-Wharfedale4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station stand 050.0 km
- Bus Station stand 040.1 km
- Bus Station stand 030.1 km
- Otley Bus Stn 020.1 km
- Otley Bus Stn 010.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LS211YA · Data under Open Government Licence