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Otley North

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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 2,243.0 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Otley North Population

6,529

Population density

2,243 per km²

Crime

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

British

6,124

93.74%

Other White

118

1.81%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.7%

Indian

0.61%

Irish

0.6%

Total population: 6,533

Economics

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

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

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in Otley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £610,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Otley North over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	3	£159,000	£124,800	£140,000	£209,500	£249,900
Detached	12	£382,500	£313,750	£346,875	£499,963	£585,250
Terraced	24	£290,000	£190,000	£209,000	£387,000	£511,825
Semi-Detached	25	£295,000	£198,400	£251,190	£389,950	£467,000

10 years median price trend in Otley North

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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