LS21 — OTLEY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LS21

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LS21 is £352,135, which is 27% above the West Yorkshire average of £277,857.

Properties in LS21 cost 22.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LS21 have risen 1.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£569,608	147
Semi-detached	£309,553	235
Terraced	£280,427	326
Flat	£199,994	79
All types	£352,135	825

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LS21

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 17.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LS21 has a crime rate well 79% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

6.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

3.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in LS21

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LS21 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Westgate Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Otley the Whartons Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Otley All Saints CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

845,189

Population

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

29.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LS21 are 297.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

297.0 Mbps

Avg Download

53.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

88%

Superfast Coverage

73%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LS21 is collected by Leeds. The Band D rate is £1,968/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

LS21 — OTLEY

Area Summary

LS21 (OTLEY) offers above-average property prices (£352,135, 23% above national average), low crime (79% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (297 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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LS20

LEEDS

£343K

▲ 2.9% YoY

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WETHERBY

£467K

▲ 2.7% YoY

LS23

WETHERBY

£435K

▼ 0.1% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LS21?

The average house price in LS21 (OTLEY) is £352,135, based on 825 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 23% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.6% over the past year.

Is LS21 a safe area to live?

Crime in LS21 is significantly below the national average (17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LS21?

There are 8 schools in or near LS21. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in LS21?

Council tax in LS21 is collected by Leeds. The Band D rate is £1,968 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in LS21?

The average broadband download speed in LS21 is 297 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 88% of premises, ultrafast to 73%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LS21 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in LS21 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 845,189.