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LS21 1GT

Otley & Yeadon

Leeds

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Overview

Postcode LS21 1GT is located in a major urban area, within the Otley & Yeadon ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Otley South area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Otley South is £53,370 per year. The nearest station is Menston, about 2.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wharfemeadows Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Otley South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,144 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Otley South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Otley South is £53,370 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 210 ft away from LS21 1GT.

Flood risk

No risk

Otley South near LS21 1GT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Menston located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS21 1GT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWharfemeadows ParkLargeWalking directions to Wharfemeadows Park
0.4 miWellcroft ParkSmallWalking directions to Wellcroft Park
0.2 miConker ParkSmallWalking directions to Conker Park

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
1,065.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.75(-3%)
Public order
18.49(+109%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.6(+9%)
Shoplifting
11.55(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.82(+14%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
263
94.95%
Other White
4
1.44%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.08%
Irish
3
1.08%
African
2
0.72%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
56.16%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.79%
No qualifications
13
5.94%
Apprenticeship
8
3.65%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
37.6%
Owns with a mortgage
46
36.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
18.4%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.8%
Social rents from council
2
1.6%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Otley & Yeadon

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£308
Sales (last 12 months)277
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £360K

Based on 277 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £308 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
Detached34£502,500£369
Semi-Detached110£273,138£326
Terraced109£257,000£283
Flats24£141,225£252

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£197,250£189,975£195,000
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£275,000£250,000
2026£550,000£142,500£265,750£255,000
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£261£291£217£217
2017£266£281£236£213
2018£291£254£248£219
2019£271£238£247£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£272
2025£367£272£317£278
2026£360£252£326£291
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.

Recent sales

There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS21 1GT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS21 1GT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202549, Pool Road, Otley, LS21 1HLSemi-DetachedFreehold£480,000
02 Sept 20256, East Busk Lane, Otley, LS21 1HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
02 Jun 20262, Somerville Terrace, Otley, LS21 1HSTerracedFreehold£385,000
31 Oct 202510, Somerville Terrace, Otley, LS21 1HSTerracedFreehold£513,000
21 Jul 20262, Mill Walk, Otley, LS21 1FNDetachedFreehold£680,000

Schools

In the LS21 1GT postcode area, located within Otley South, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS21 1GT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryOtley All Saints CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, OtleyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miSecondaryOtley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language CollegeAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS21 1GT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS21 1GT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsdaPool Road, Cross Green, Otley, LS21 1HEWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,030
Band D£2,284
Band E£2,791
Band F£3,299
Band G£3,806
Band H£4,567

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LS21 1GT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Colin Andrew Campbell

Otley & Yeadon - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Katie White

Leeds North West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds North WestE14001322
WardOtley & YeadonE05011549
ParishOtleyE04000204
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Otley SouthE02002333
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 004AE01011569
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2025-11-01

Frequently asked questions about LS21 1GT

Is LS21 1GT (Otley South) safe?

The area around LS21 1GT records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LS21 1GT?

The median sale price around LS21 1GT in Otley South is £270,000 (about £308 per square foot) based on 277 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS21 1GT?

There are 4 schools close to LS21 1GT, including Otley All Saints CofE Primary School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley (Good) and Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS21 1GT?

LS21 1GT scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,144 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS21 1GT (Otley South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds North West covering LS21 1GT is Katie White (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Colin Andrew Campbell (Liberal Democrats).