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About

Otley North is a residential suburb situated on the northern edge of the market town of Otley, bordering the countryside of Lower Wharfedale. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily from the 20th century, including semi-detached homes and some modern developments. It offers convenient access to Otley's town centre amenities while providing a quieter setting close to open fields and walking routes along the River Wharfe.

The area is served by several local schools and has good road links via the A660, connecting to Leeds and wider Yorkshire. A notable local landmark is the large, distinctive Otley Chevin Forest Park to the south, offering extensive woodland and heathland trails with panoramic views. The general atmosphere is more suburban and family-oriented compared to the busier central conservation area of Otley itself.

Area overview

On average Otley North has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 18.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Otley North is £53,096 per year. There are 3 schools in Otley North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Otley North is home to around 6,529 people, with a population density of about 2,243 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
18.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Otley North Population
6,529
Population density
2,243 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.97(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.21(-64%)
Vehicle crime
4.9(-13%)
Burglary
4.9(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.83(-55%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,124
93.74%
Other White
118
1.81%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
46
0.7%
Indian
40
0.61%
Irish
39
0.6%
Total population: 6,533

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,935
36.51%
Level 3 (A level)
886
16.72%
No qualifications
814
15.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
746
14.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
496
9.36%
Total 16+ residents: 5,300

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,178
40.9%
Owns with a mortgage
885
30.73%
Social rents from council
419
14.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
172
5.97%
Other social rented
139
4.83%
Total households: 2,880

Property prices in Otley North

Median price£327,500
Price per sq ft£329
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£259K – £413K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 (about £329 per square foot) in Otley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £610,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Otley North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£465,000£380
Semi-Detached29£310,000£320
Terraced22£294,500£308
Flats2£140,000£250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Otley North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Otley North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310,000£177,475£185,000£309,995
2017£310,000£228,248£207,000£219,250
2018£340,000£175,995£200,000£205,000
2019£346,250£225,000£203,750£179,975
2020£425,000£179,950£230,000£315,000
2021£396,700£212,500£248,750£310,000
2022£427,500£221,250£263,500£257,750
2023£450,000£242,500£270,000£265,000
2024£451,500£190,250£263,000£275,250
2025£467,500£209,500£282,500£294,500
2026£465,000£305,000£307,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Otley North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Otley North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£266£239£216£257
2017£277£313£235£221
2018£302£266£248£223
2019£268£261£236£219
2020£315£239£272£267
2021£306£314£273£296
2022£364£260£279£288
2023£378£350£284£310
2024£366£287£307£282
2025£372£321£308£281
2026£379£341£343
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Otley North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Otley North in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Otley North

Is Otley North safe?

Otley North records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Otley North?

The median sale price in Otley North is £327,500 (about £329 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Otley North?

Otley North has 2 primary schools (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Otley North?

Otley North scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Otley North sits around rank 20,743 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Otley North?

The average household income in Otley North is around £53,096 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Otley North

LS212BN

Athelstan Lane

LS211FS

Riverside Garth

LS212EA

Newall Avenue

LS212FB

Mellor Close

LS212AW

St Davids Road

LS212DD

Grange View

LS212AX

Croft Avenue

LS212DH

Bickerton Way

LS212BE

Prince Henry Road

LS212EB

The Green

LS212BT

Wrenbeck Avenue

LS212RQ

St Davids Road

LS211GD

Garnetts Grove

LS212EJ

Meagill Rise

LS211FT

Riverside View

LS211GB

Garnetts End

LS212DP

Hollin Gate

LS211FG

Riverside Walk

LS212AS

The Crossways

LS212DQ

The Parade

LS212EG

Weston Ridge

LS211FX

Garnetts Grove

LS212BY

The Gills

LS212AR

The Crossways

LS212EQ

Meagill Rise

LS211FF

Mill Row

LS212AB

Farnley Lane

LS212BQ

Harecroft Road

LS212BJ

Chippendale Rise

LS212BB

Farnley Lane

LS212AZ

St Richards Road

LS212BG

Harecroft Road

LS212FF

Wharfe Meadow Avenue

LS212DL

Northwell Gate

LS212BS

The Whartons

LS212FG

Deanbeck Rise

LS212RE

Rumplecroft

LS212RJ

Wilkinson Way

LS212ER

Croft House Drive

LS212DB

Weston Lane

LS212BZ

The Gills

LS212FE

Wharfedale Drive

LS212AF

Newall Carr Road

LS212HH

Green Lane

LS212BD

Farnley Lane

LS212AE

Carr Bank

LS212BP

Wrenbeck Drive

LS212BW

Turner Crescent

LS212EW

Weston Drive

LS212DR

Rombalds View

LS212RX

Newall Close

LS212AQ

The Gills

LS212PH

Otley & Yeadon

LS212DT

Weston Drive

LS212DE

Belmont Avenue

LS212DY

Newall Mount

LS212LY

Newall Carr Road

LS211GA

Garnetts Court

LS211GE

Otley & Yeadon

LS212BL

Chippendale Rise

LS211SX

Riverdale Gardens

LS211SR

Wharfedale Court

LS211FE

Mill Way

LS212DS

Rombalds View

LS212EF

Weston Ridge

LS211FU

Mill Way

LS212ED

The Oval

LS212DX

Weston Lane

LS212BU

Wrenbeck Close

LS212BH

Farnley Lane

LS212FJ

Hillridge Drive

LS212FH

Carr Banks View

LS212AY

Oatlands Drive

LS212RG

St Davids Road

LS211FH

Riverside Square

LS212DW

Hollin Gate

LS212EL

Weston Drive

LS212RF

Kell Beck

LS211FZ

Billams Hill

LS211FN

Mill Walk

LS212RH

Weston Drive

LS212EP

Weston Crescent

LS212HJ

Weston Lane

LS212AJ

Carr Bank Bottom

LS212DN

Northwell Gate

LS212DG

Weston Drive

LS212EE

The Oval

LS212SF

Newall Hall Mews

LS212DF

Weston Lane

LS212BA

Farnley Lane

LS212DJ

Weston Drive

LS212DZ

Billams Hill

LS212AP

The Crescent

LS212HQ

Weston Lane

LS211SU

Riverdale Court

LS212AA

Bridge Avenue

LS211FJ

Mill Avenue

LS212SE

Grange View

LS212FD

Wharfedale Drive

LS212EN

Ridding Gate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.