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LS21 2BH

Farnley Lane

Otley & Yeadon

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Overview

Postcode LS21 2BH 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 North area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Otley North is £53,096 per year. The nearest station is Menston, about 2.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wharfemeadows Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
22.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Otley North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,192 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Otley North has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.9%

Approximately 22.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Otley North is £53,096 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS21 2BH.

Flood risk

No risk

Otley North near LS21 2BH 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS21 2BH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miWharfemeadows ParkLargeWalking directions to Wharfemeadows Park
0.5 miManor Garth ParkMediumWalking directions to Manor Garth Park
0.5 miConker ParkSmallWalking directions to Conker Park

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
4,781 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.98(-50%)
Burglary
5.94(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.94(-58%)
Vehicle crime
5.94(+6%)
Other crime
1.19(-64%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
94.78%
Indian
6
2.41%
African
3
1.2%
Other Asian
2
0.8%
Other White
2
0.8%
Total population: 249

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
34.03%
No qualifications
29
15.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
15.18%
Level 3 (A level)
28
14.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
12.04%
Total 16+ residents: 191

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
34.86%
Owns outright
34
31.19%
Social rents from council
25
22.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
9.17%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.83%
Total households: 109

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.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS21 2BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS21 2BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 202525, Chippendale Rise, Otley, LS21 2BLSemi-DetachedFreehold£25,000
10 Nov 202580, Riverside Park, Otley, LS21 2RWDetachedFreehold£573,750
15 Aug 202527, Harecroft Road, Otley, LS21 2BGSemi-DetachedFreehold£535,000
30 Jan 202611, Prince Henry Road, Otley, LS21 2BESemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
02 Apr 20263, Turner Crescent, Otley, LS21 2BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000

Schools

In the LS21 2BH postcode area, located within Otley North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS21 2BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryOtley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryOtley the Whartons Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, OtleyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS21 2BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS21 2BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCottage Stores21-23 Newall Carr Road, Otley, LS21 2AUWalking directions to Cottage Stores
0.4 miAsdaPool Road, Cross Green, Otley, LS21 1HEWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miLondis12 Weston Lane, Otley, LS21 2DDWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miOtley Corner ShopManor Square, Leeds, LS21 3APWalking directions to Otley Corner Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).

Band A£1,448
Band B£1,690
Band C£1,931
Band D£2,172
Band E£2,655
Band F£3,138
Band G£3,621
Band H£4,345

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 2BH, 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 NorthE02002332
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 003DE01011584
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS21 2BH

Is LS21 2BH (Otley North) safe?

The area around LS21 2BH records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near LS21 2BH?

The median sale price around LS21 2BH in Otley North is £267,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 271 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS21 2BH?

There are 6 schools close to LS21 2BH, including Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College (Good), Otley the Whartons Primary School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS21 2BH?

LS21 2BH scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,192 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS21 2BH (Otley North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds North West covering LS21 2BH is Katie White (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Colin Andrew Campbell (Liberal Democrats).

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.