LS21 2XB 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.
This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LS21 2XB are sourced from Output Area E00058351 (shared with 58 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS21 2XB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS21 2XB.
314
52
£ 44,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS21 2XB 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
LS21 2XB is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 52 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 2XB. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS21 2XB 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: LS212XB · Data under Open Government Licence