Crossgate, Otley, LS21 1AA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS21 1AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	44.7%	50.5%	5.8%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	55.3%	49.5%	-5.8%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around LS21 1AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	43.4%	53.3%	9.9%	37.9%	15.4%
Married: Opposite sex	24.6%	23.7%	-0.9%	44.2%	-20.5%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	7.5%	3.1%	-4.4%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	13.6%	11.5%	-2.1%	9.1%	2.4%
Widowed	10.1%	8.4%	-1.7%	6.1%	2.3%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37%	40.3%	3.3%	48.4%	-8.1%
Good health	40.1%	36.1%	-4.0%	33.6%	2.5%
Fair health	17.2%	18%	0.8%	12.7%	5.3%
Bad health	5.3%	3%	-2.3%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	0.4%	2.6%	2.2%	1.2%	1.4%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21.5%	17.6%	-3.9%	18.2%	-0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.6%	7.7%	-5.9%	9.6%	-1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.9%	17.6%	2.7%	13.4%	4.2%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	8.1%	4.2%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	13.4%	0.2%	16.9%	-3.5%
Degree or Similar	28.9%	31.7%	2.8%	33.8%	-2.1%
Other	3.9%	3.9%	0.0%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and African	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	96.6%	97.4%	0.8%	81.4%	16.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95%	90.5%	-4.5%	83.2%	7.3%
European Union	3.1%	3.6%	0.5%	6.1%	-2.5%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.1%	2%	0.9%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	2.3%	1.9%	5.6%	-3.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95%	90.8%	-4.2%	83.2%	7.6%
10+ Years	0.8%	4.9%	4.1%	9.8%	-4.9%
5-10 Years	2.7%	2%	-0.7%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	0.8%	2%	1.2%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.2%	76.7%	4.5%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
South and Eastern Africa	1%	0.2%	0.8%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	15.6%	13.5%	2.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.1%	37.2%	10.9%
Christian	44.2%	46.2%	-2.0%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	2.3%	0.6%	1.7%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Crossgate Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crossgate was 346.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 325.6% higher than the Otley & Yeadon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Crossgate has the 2nd highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Otley & Yeadon and the 150th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 223.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LS21 1AA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Crossgate are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leeds.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Crossgate, Otley, LS21 1AA

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS21 1AA

Average Price
£222,265

Semi-Detached
£193,912

Terraced
£253,480

Detached
£219,401

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Crossgate

Average Price
£351,300

Semi-Detached
£226,578

Terraced
£280,548

Detached
£260,368

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£924,111

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on CrossgateStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 - 13 Crossgate, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£240,000	2024-01-18	£260,702
7 Crossgate, Otley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2021-11-19	£199,989
11 - 13 Crossgate, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£190,000	2007-09-14	£300,394
9 Crossgate, Otley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2007-07-24	£225,070
7 Crossgate, Otley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2006-10-03	£253,167

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS21 1AA

Employment

LS21 1AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	95
Retired	63
Self-Employed	32
Part-Time Employee	30
Student (economically inactive)	18
Looking after home or family	12
Other	10
Unemployed	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Accommodation and food service activities	19
Education	12
Human health and social work activities	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Manufacturing	10
Construction	10
Other	8
Information and communication	7
Transport and storage	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley Manor Square , LS21 3AP	3out of 4	195 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Westgate Primary School Scarborough Road , LS21 3JS	3out of 4	731 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Otley All Saints CofE Primary School Lisker Drive , LS21 1DF	3out of 4	889 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashfield Primary School Weston Lane , LS21 2DF	3out of 4	1,394 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Otley the Whartons Primary School The Whartons , LS21 2BS	3out of 4	1,613 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College Farnley Lane , LS21 2BB	3out of 4	988 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Bradford Road , Menston LS29 6AE	4out of 4	3,752 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT	2out of 4	4,380 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Green Meadows Academy Back Lane , LS20 8LS	- not rated	4,115 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School Greystone Manor , Ilkley Road LS29 7HW	- not rated	4,851 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chippendale Tea Room	3 Bondgate, Otley	99 yd
Uncle Joe's Fish And Chips	9 Bondgate, Otley	99 yd
Red Pepper	27 New Market, Otley	103 yd
Bus Station Snack Bar	Ground Floor, 38 New Market	103 yd
Cafe Cafe	5 New Market, Otley	103 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Old Cock	11 - 13 Crossgate, Otley	15 yd
Junction Inn	44 Bondgate, Otley	41 yd
Rose \& Crown	Bondgate, Otley	51 yd
The Bowling Green	18 Bondgate, Otley	99 yd
Northbar (Otley)	8 - 10 Bondgate, Otley	99 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Base (Otley)	3 Crossgate, Otley	15 yd
The Secret Kitchen	42 Bondgate, Otley	41 yd
Impero Pizza	14 New Market, Otley	103 yd
Tapas And Tunes	50 Kirkgate, Otley	140 yd
Gay Lane Fisheries	55 Gay Lane, Otley	180 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	11 Bondgate, Otley	99 yd
Waitrose (Otley)	60 Westgate, Otley	316 yd
Sainsbury's	33 Cambridge Street, Harrogate	353 yd
Asda (Otley)	Cross Green, Otley	449 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Club Energy (Otley) Boroughgate	health and fitness suite	128 yd
Otley Civic Centre Cross Green		268 yd
St Josephs Catholic Primary School (Otley) MANOR SQUARE	grass pitches	402 yd
Otley Squash Club CROSS GREEN	squash courts	484 yd
Cross Green CROSS GREEN	grass pitches	557 yd
Otley Rugby Union Club CROSS GREEN	grass pitches	557 yd
Otley Cricket Club CROSS GREEN	grass pitches	571 yd
Garnetts Field RIVERDALE GARDENS	grass pitches	577 yd
Otley All Saints Primary School LISKER DRIVE	grass pitches	736 yd
Grove Hill Otley Tennis Club TENNIS COURTS GROVE PARK TENNIS COURTS GROVE PARK ILKLEY ROAD	tennis courts	1,017 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	72.7%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	67.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of LS21 1AA