Shirley Close, Otley, LS21 1HF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS21 1HF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51%	52.1%	1.1%	51.0%	1.1%
Male	49%	47.9%	-1.1%	49.0%	-1.1%

Partnership Status

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

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	41.2%	41.2%	0.0%	37.9%	3.3%
Married: Opposite sex	42.3%	42.9%	0.6%	44.2%	-1.3%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	3.2%	1.7%	-1.5%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	9.3%	10.3%	1.0%	9.1%	1.2%
Widowed	3.2%	3.3%	0.1%	6.1%	-2.8%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	55.5%	53.5%	-2.0%	48.4%	5.1%
Good health	33.7%	33.5%	-0.2%	33.6%	-0.1%
Fair health	7.6%	9.8%	2.2%	12.7%	-2.9%
Bad health	2.5%	2.1%	-0.4%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	1.2%	-0.1%

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	14%	11.4%	-2.6%	18.2%	-6.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.5%	9.7%	-6.8%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.1%	13%	1.9%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	5.4%	2.2%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	17.1%	6.0%	16.9%	0.2%
Degree or Similar	40.9%	40.8%	-0.1%	33.8%	7.0%
Other	3.2%	2.7%	-0.5%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	3.1%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	0.8%	0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98%	96.3%	-1.7%	81.4%	14.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96% 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	96.9%	96%	-0.9%	83.2%	12.8%
European Union	1.1%	2.1%	1.0%	6.1%	-4.0%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	0.5%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	5.6%	-4.5%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	96.3%	0.0%	83.2%	13.1%
10+ Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83%	76.7%	6.3%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
No passport held	14.4%	13.5%	0.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	53.7%	37.2%	16.5%
Christian	40.7%	46.2%	-5.5%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Shirley Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shirley Close was 29.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.1% lower than the Otley & Yeadon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Shirley Close has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Otley & Yeadon and the 378th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.5%.

🔎 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 1HF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (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 - 8/10 (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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Shirley Close are based on 39 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 Shirley Close, Otley, LS21 1HF

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS21 1HF

Average Price
£210,864

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£210,864

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shirley Close

Average Price
£221,139

Semi-Detached
£213,353

Terraced
£221,344

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shirley CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Shirley Close, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£200,000	2025-07-25	£205,894
5 Shirley Close, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£185,000	2025-06-25	£193,767
20 Shirley Close, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£165,000	2023-02-24	£181,601
19 Shirley Close, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£185,000	2023-01-24	£200,355
3 Shirley Close, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2021-10-22	£206,401

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS21 1HF

Employment

LS21 1HF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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	127
Retired	60
Part-Time Employee	48
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	5
Other	0

Employment Industry

Education	35
Human health and social work activities	32
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Construction	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Manufacturing	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	10
Transport and storage	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Information and communication	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Real estate activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	509 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Otley All Saints CofE Primary School Lisker Drive , LS21 1DF	3out of 4	531 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westgate Primary School Scarborough Road , LS21 3JS	3out of 4	1,041 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashfield Primary School Weston Lane , LS21 2DF	3out of 4	1,737 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Otley the Whartons Primary School The Whartons , LS21 2BS	3out of 4	1,738 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	1,178 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	3,885 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT	2out of 4	4,403 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	4,173 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School Greystone Manor , Ilkley Road LS29 7HW	- not rated	5,210 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
Cosy Club Leeds	53 Albion Street, Otley	101 yd
Bloomfield Square	28 - 30 Gay Lane, Otley	211 yd
Wharfedale Auction Mart Cafe	Chevin Lodge, Leeds Road	327 yd
Chippendale Tea Room	3 Bondgate, Otley	408 yd
Uncle Joe's Fish And Chips	9 Bondgate, Otley	408 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rose \& Crown	Bondgate, Otley	324 yd
Junction Inn	44 Bondgate, Otley	326 yd
Old Cock	11 - 13 Crossgate, Otley	373 yd
Otley Rugby Union Football Club	Cross Green, Otley	389 yd
The Bowling Green	18 Bondgate, Otley	408 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Superwok	60 Leeds Road, Otley	196 yd
Gay Lane Fisheries	55 Gay Lane, Otley	247 yd
The Secret Kitchen	42 Bondgate, Otley	326 yd
Maypole Fisheries	28 Cross Green, Otley	330 yd
Pizza Base (Otley)	3 Crossgate, Otley	373 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda (Otley)	Cross Green, Otley	389 yd
Sainsbury's	11 Bondgate, Otley	408 yd
Sainsbury's	33 Cambridge Street, Harrogate	570 yd
Waitrose (Otley)	60 Westgate, Otley	673 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Otley Civic Centre Cross Green		369 yd
Otley All Saints Primary School LISKER DRIVE	grass pitches	379 yd
Club Energy (Otley) Boroughgate	health and fitness suite	414 yd
Otley Squash Club CROSS GREEN	squash courts	480 yd
Otley Cricket Club CROSS GREEN	grass pitches	514 yd
Cross Green CROSS GREEN	grass pitches	577 yd
Otley Rugby Union Club CROSS GREEN	grass pitches	577 yd
St Josephs Catholic Primary School (Otley) MANOR SQUARE	grass pitches	745 yd
Garnetts Field RIVERDALE GARDENS	grass pitches	779 yd
Prince Henrys Grammar School (Wharfmeadows Playing Fields) RIVERSIDE CRESCENT	grass pitches	1,090 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	55.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	66.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	159.8 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	159.8 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30.04 Mbit/s

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

Overview of LS21 1HF