LS21 2PF is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Meagill in Harrogate. Administratively it sits within Washburn & Birstwith ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M.
Census 2021 statistics for LS21 2PF are sourced from Output Area E00141238 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS21 2PF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS21 2PF.
186
47
£ 52,700 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS21 2PF 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LS21 2PF combines high owner-occupation (72%), strong property values (£1.2M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.2M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS21 2PF. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,175,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
LS21 2PF has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Forest Moor School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Mackenzies Yorkshire Smokehouse0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ben Rhydding9.4 km
- Ilkley10.2 km
- Burley-In-Wharfedale10.6 km
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Postcode Profile: LS212PF · Data under Open Government Licence