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Otley & Yeadon

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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.

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.