Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE CROSSWAYS, LS21 2AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CROSSWAYS, LS21 2AS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

291

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LS21 2AS spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS21 2AS is a sought-after residential area on The Crossways, 0.2km from Newall 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 2AS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 77% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £244k.

Census 2021 statistics for LS21 2AS are sourced from Output Area E00058372 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS21 2AS. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 196,500

12 sales · Mean £ 202,083

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LS21 2AS has low crime rates — 23 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.

Violence and sexual offences42
Burglary9
Criminal damage and arson9
Vehicle crime7
Other crime6

school Local Schools

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Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College

Good1660 pupils0.2 km
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Otley the Whartons Primary School

Good183 pupils0.3 km
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Ashfield Primary School

Good230 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley

Good197 pupils1.0 km
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Westgate Primary School

Good244 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Horse And Farrier0.9 km
  • Clitherow House Social Club0.9 km
  • Yew Tree Inn0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Elior UK Catering (within Adlington House)0.8 km
  • Riverside Cafe0.4 km
  • Jewel Of India0.9 km
  • Otley Courthouse Cafe0.9 km
  • Raffertys Cafe1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Nam Jai Thai1.0 km
  • The Wharfe0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Londis (Otley)0.6 km
  • The Gills News0.1 km
  • Wrenbeck News0.4 km
  • The Cottage Store0.4 km
  • Cohens Chemist0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Menston3.7 km
  • Burley-In-Wharfedale3.9 km
  • Guiseley4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Crossways The Crescent0.1 km
  • The Crossways0.1 km
  • The Gills Wrenbeck Drive0.2 km
  • Newall Carr Rd The Crescent0.2 km
  • The Gills The Whartons0.2 km