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About

Otley & Yeadon is situated in the far northwest of Leeds, bordering the countryside of North Yorkshire. The ward encompasses the historic market town of Otley, with its central market square and traditional core, and the former mill town of Yeadon to the east. The area is defined by its proximity to open landscapes, with the River Wharfe and Otley Chevin forest park providing significant green space on its edges. Leeds Bradford Airport is located within the ward's boundaries, a major local employer and transport hub.

The area maintains distinct identities, with Otley's focus on local independent shops and weekly markets contrasting with Yeadon's more residential character. Industrial heritage is visible in converted mill buildings, particularly along the river. The presence of the airport introduces a consistent operational rhythm to parts of the landscape, with aircraft movements a familiar sight and sound. This blend of rural fringe, urban settlement, and transport infrastructure shapes the ward's practical character.

Area overview

On average Otley & Yeadon has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 15.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Otley & Yeadon is £51,562 per year. There are 8 schools in Otley & Yeadon: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Otley & Yeadon is home to around 22,584 people, with a population density of about 972.4 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Otley & Yeadon Population
22,584
Population density
972.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.1(-12%)
Shoplifting
18.77(+114%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.8(-24%)
Public order
8.55(-3%)
Other theft
7.62(+15%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
21,142
93.61%
Other White
412
1.82%
Irish
184
0.81%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
152
0.67%
Indian
129
0.57%
Total population: 22,584

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,571
34.97%
No qualifications
3,263
17.37%
Level 3 (A level)
3,006
16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,559
13.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,771
9.43%
Total 16+ residents: 18,788

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
4,082
38.92%
Owns with a mortgage
3,074
29.31%
Social rents from council
1,339
12.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,179
11.24%
Other social rented
530
5.05%
Total households: 10,487

Property prices in Otley & Yeadon

Median price£267,000
Price per sq ft£302
Sales (last 12 months)271
Typical range (middle 50%)£219K – £350K

Based on 271 recent sales, the median property price is £267,000 (about £302 per square foot) in Otley & Yeadon area, with individual transactions ranging from £18,000 up to £1,750,000.

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 & Yeadon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£470,000£374
Semi-Detached102£273,138£319
Terraced119£255,000£281
Flats19£150,000£258

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Otley & Yeadon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Otley & Yeadon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310,000£193,125£190,000£197,000
2017£297,000£199,995£210,000£183,250
2018£305,000£162,498£210,000£175,000
2019£307,500£151,475£215,000£187,000
2020£383,000£155,000£231,500£200,000
2021£385,000£165,750£252,750£210,000
2022£445,975£150,000£270,000£233,250
2023£400,000£160,000£263,500£230,000
2024£425,000£180,000£265,500£248,905
2025£470,000£156,000£275,138£250,000
2026£467,500£139,950£245,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Otley & Yeadon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Otley & Yeadon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260£285£219£215
2017£266£281£237£213
2018£291£254£248£219
2019£271£238£252£226
2020£317£229£270£236
2021£295£253£277£243
2022£368£264£308£276
2023£376£294£287£266
2024£353£283£307£268
2025£368£282£319£277
2026£346£252£321£305
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Otley & Yeadon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Otley & Yeadon

Is Otley & Yeadon safe?

Otley & Yeadon records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Otley & Yeadon?

The median sale price in Otley & Yeadon is £267,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 271 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Otley & Yeadon?

Otley & Yeadon has 7 primary schools (5 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Otley & Yeadon?

Otley & Yeadon scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Otley & Yeadon sits around rank 19,617 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 & Yeadon?

The average household income in Otley & Yeadon is around £51,562 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Otley & Yeadon?

Otley & Yeadon is represented by 1 elected councillor: Colin Andrew Campbell (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Otley & Yeadon

LS197UG

Plane Tree Grove

LS212DB

Weston Lane

LS213EZ

West Chevin Road

LS197YZ

Alexandra Terrace

LS211DG

Lisker Avenue

LS213AN

Courthouse Street

LS211SU

Riverdale Court

LS213NR

Whiteley Croft Rise

LS213HU

Westgate

LS209NW

Carlton Lane

LS211JL

Cambridge Street

LS213EW

Burras Lane

LS212DL

Northwell Gate

LS197XF

Haw View

LS197NE

Harper Lane

LS213PN

Ashfield Place

LS211AN

Hamilton Terrace

LS212EB

The Green

LS213HS

Burras Lane

LS197RU

Hauxwell Drive

LS213NU

Mall Lane

LS212DE

Belmont Avenue

LS197UP

Cemetery Road

LS197TH

Windmill Place

LS197AX

Moor View

LS197FN

Borrowdale Croft

LS197QX

Rufford Crescent

LS197PX

Rockfield

LS213LL

Caxton Road

LS211AZ

Wesley Street

LS211RF

St Peters Close

LS211BY

Albion Street

LS197AW

Victoria Avenue

LS213NT

Whiteley Croft Garth

LS197TN

Bolton Road

LS197WP

Harrogate Road

LS213HG

Saville Court

LS211AA

Crossgate

LS197QN

Rockville Terrace

LS213DY

Bank Parade

LS197RS

Brooklands Crescent

LS197BG

Carlton Lane

LS213HF

Forest Gate

LS213LF

Well Hill

LS197AZ

Glenmere Mount

LS197JZ

Banksfield Rise

LS197EA

Moorfield Crescent

LS197FH

Rufford Avenue

LS197RA

Carlisle Avenue

LS213EJ

Granville Terrace

LS213AF

Boroughgate

LS211JH

Crow Lane

LS212AU

Newall Carr Road

LS213AQ

Market Place

LS212AS

The Crossways

LS211AX

Manor Street

LS219DB

Nelson Street

LS213EP

Burras Lane

LS213DN

Ellar Ghyll

LS197NY

Manor Terrace

LS197QU

Rufford Close

LS196AL

Belmont Grove

LS197LW

Banksfield Close

LS213PB

Granville Mount

LS213AT

Westgate

LS211BT

Leeds Road

LS213AY

Manor Square

LS197UN

Cavendish Street

LS213BF

Wharfe Court

LS219BZ

Nelson Street

LS212AG

The Whartons

LS197LJ

Coppice Wood Rise

LS211BS

Manchester Square

LS212AR

The Crossways

LS197AU

Victoria Close

LS197RW

Henshaw Lane

LS212HH

Green Lane

LS197RE

Ivegate

LS212XB

Nelson Street

LS213AJ

New Inn Court

LS212BH

Farnley Lane

LS212AZ

St Richards Road

LS197BQ

Church Garth

LS197UB

Whitehouse Lane

LS197XG

Haw Lane

LS197UW

Granville Terrace

LS213EU

West Chevin Road

LS213NW

Westgate

LS213AG

Boroughgate

LS212DY

Newall Mount

LS213EN

Ash Grove

LS197PA

Queensway

LS213EA

Granville Place

LS213HJ

Kirkgate

LS197BD

Carlton Lane

LS212DN

Northwell Gate

LS211BE

Crossgate

LS196AD

Moorlands Avenue

LS197QG

Springwell Terrace

LS211GB

Garnetts End

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.