Postcode LS21 3BL 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 Guiseley, about 2.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Wellcroft Park.
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.
Otley South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.7% 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.
The average income per household in Otley South is £53,370 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 312 ft away from LS21 3BL.
Otley South near LS21 3BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Guiseley located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wellcroft Park | Small | Walking directions to Wellcroft Park |
| 0.5 mi | Otley War Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Otley War Memorial Garden |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £502,500 | £369 |
| Semi-Detached | 110 | £273,138 | £326 |
| Terraced | 109 | £257,000 | £283 |
| Flats | 24 | £141,225 | £252 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS21 3BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2025 | 7, Claro Mews, Otley, LS21 1FA | Terraced | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 3, Claro Mews, Otley, LS21 1FA | Terraced | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | Chevin Lea, East Chevin Road, Otley, LS21 3BN | Detached | Freehold | £795,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 12, Neville Road, Otley, LS21 1DJ | Terraced | Freehold | £269,950 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 40, Lisker Drive, Otley, LS21 1DQ | Other | Freehold | £235,000 |
In the LS21 3BL postcode area, located within Otley South, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS21 3BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 11 Bondgate, Otley, LS21 3AB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Top Mini Market | Burras Lane, Leeds, LS21 3GY | Walking directions to Top Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS21 3BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Colin Andrew Campbell
Otley & Yeadon - Elected 7 May 2026
Katie White
Leeds North West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LS21 3BL 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.
The median sale price around LS21 3BL in Otley South is £270,000 (about £308 per square foot) based on 277 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to LS21 3BL, including Otley All Saints CofE Primary School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley (Good) and Westgate Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LS21 3BL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Leeds North West covering LS21 3BL is Katie White (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Colin Andrew Campbell (Liberal Democrats).