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LS21 2EP

Weston Crescent

Otley & Yeadon

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Overview

Postcode LS21 2EP 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% 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 1.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is St. Davids.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
54.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Otley North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,996 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Otley North has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54.4%

Approximately 54.4% 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 2EP.

Flood risk

No risk

Otley North near LS21 2EP 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS21 2EP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSt. DavidsMediumWalking directions to St. Davids
0.2 miSt. DavidsSmallWalking directions to St. Davids

Area Profile

Population
184
Population density
6,200 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.2(-16%)
Vehicle crime
8.06(+43%)
Public order
8.06(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.2(-57%)
Burglary
6.2(+22%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
167
89.78%
Other White
5
2.69%
Pakistani
4
2.15%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
2.15%
African
2
1.08%
Total population: 186

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
42
27.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
25.97%
Level 3 (A level)
22
14.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
11.04%
Apprenticeship
15
9.74%
Total 16+ residents: 154

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
53
51.46%
Owns outright
27
26.21%
Owns with a mortgage
14
13.59%
Other social rented
3
2.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.94%
Total households: 103

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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS21 2EP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS21 2EP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 202536, Weston Drive, Otley, LS21 2ELSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
13 Mar 202661, The Oval, Otley, LS21 2EETerracedFreehold£260,000
15 Oct 202568, The Oval, Otley, LS21 2EESemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
26 Aug 202591, The Oval, Otley, LS21 2EETerracedFreehold£212,000
26 Nov 202525, Ridding Gate, Otley, LS21 2ENSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000

Schools

In the LS21 2EP postcode area, located within Otley North, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS21 2EP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAshfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

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

Good

0.6 miPrimaryOtley the Whartons Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS21 2EP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS21 2EP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondis12 Weston Lane, Otley, LS21 2DDWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miWeston General Stores2 - 3 The Parade, Otley, LS21 2DQWalking directions to Weston General Stores
0.3 miCottage Stores21-23 Newall Carr Road, Otley, LS21 2AUWalking directions to Cottage Stores

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 2EP, 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 003BE01011582
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS21 2EP

Is LS21 2EP (Otley North) safe?

The area around LS21 2EP records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 2EP?

The median sale price around LS21 2EP 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 2EP?

There are 5 schools close to LS21 2EP, including Ashfield Primary School, Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College (Good) and Otley the Whartons Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS21 2EP?

LS21 2EP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,996 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Leeds North West covering LS21 2EP 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.