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LS21 3HF

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Otley & Yeadon

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Overview

Postcode LS21 3HF 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 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Manor Garth Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Otley South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,321 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% 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

10.7%

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.

Income level

8/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 229 ft away from LS21 3HF.

Flood risk

No risk

Otley South near LS21 3HF 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS21 3HF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miManor Garth ParkMediumWalking directions to Manor Garth Park
0.4 miSinclair's FieldSmallWalking directions to Sinclair's Field
0.3 miWellcroft ParkSmallWalking directions to Wellcroft Park

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
97.2 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
309
95.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.55%
Indian
4
1.24%
Other White
3
0.93%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.31%
Total population: 323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
138
52.27%
No qualifications
33
12.5%
Level 3 (A level)
28
10.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
10.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.58%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
35.57%
Owns with a mortgage
51
34.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
16.78%
Other social rented
13
8.72%
Social rents from council
3
2.01%
Total households: 149

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS21 3HF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS21 3HF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025Warwick House, East Chevin Road, Otley, LS21 3BGDetachedFreehold£885,000
30 May 202534, Gay Lane, Otley, LS21 1BROtherFreehold£445,000
14 Nov 202514, Myerscroft, Otley, LS21 3JGSemi-DetachedFreehold£257,500
27 Mar 2025Bethel Church Hall, Myerscroft, Otley, LS21 3JGOtherFreehold£67,000
10 Apr 20265, Waites Terrace, Otley, LS21 3BETerracedFreehold£162,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS21 3HF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryOtley All Saints CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, OtleyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryWestgate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS21 3HF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS21 3HF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's11 Bondgate, Otley, LS21 3ABWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miTop Mini MarketBurras Lane, Leeds, LS21 3GYWalking directions to Top Mini Market
0.3 miLike Nana Did14 Orchard Gate, Otley, LS21 3NXWalking directions to Like Nana Did
0.3 miGo LocalKirkgate, Leeds, LS21 3HNWalking directions to Go Local
0.4 miWaitrose60 Westgate, Otley, LS21 3ASWalking directions to Waitrose

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 3HF, 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 Introduced1986-04-01

Frequently asked questions about LS21 3HF

Is LS21 3HF (Otley South) safe?

The area around LS21 3HF 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 3HF?

The median sale price around LS21 3HF in Otley South is £267,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 271 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS21 3HF?

There are 4 schools close to LS21 3HF, 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.

How deprived is the area around LS21 3HF?

LS21 3HF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,321 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS21 3HF (Otley South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds North West covering LS21 3HF is Katie White (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Colin Andrew Campbell (Liberal Democrats).

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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.