LS21 2LY is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Newall 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.
Day-to-day life in LS21 2LY has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LS21 2LY are sourced from Output Area E00058369 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS21 2LY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS21 2LY.
399
48
£ 43,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LS21 2LY — age 48, 88% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 2LY. The average age is 47.7. 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 2LY has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ashfield Primary School
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
Otley the Whartons Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley
Westgate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Horse And Farrier0.9 km
- Otley Social Working Mens Club0.8 km
- Yew Tree Inn0.4 km
- Clitherow House Social Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Elior UK Catering (within Adlington House)0.8 km
- Riverside Cafe0.6 km
- Parkgate Cafe0.6 km
- Jewel Of India0.9 km
- Wharfedale General Hospital0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Wharfe0.9 km
- Kings Garden0.7 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Cohens Chemist0.9 km
- Weston General Store0.7 km
- The Cottage Store0.4 km
- Londis (Otley)0.3 km
- The Gills News0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Menston3.4 km
- Burley-In-Wharfedale3.5 km
- Guiseley4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Wharfedale Hospital0.0 km
- St Richards Road0.2 km
- Carr Bank Bottom0.2 km
- Carr Bank Bottom0.2 km
- Newall Carr Rd The Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS212LY · Data under Open Government Licence