Pool Road, Otley, LS21 1HL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS21 1HL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	46.3%	51.4%	5.1%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	53.7%	48.6%	-5.1%	49.0%	-0.4%

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 vicinity of LS21 1HL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	19.2%	18.7%	-0.5%	37.9%	-19.2%
Married: Opposite sex	68.2%	68.7%	0.5%	44.2%	24.5%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Separated	1.3%	1.4%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	7.1%	4.2%	-2.9%	9.1%	-4.9%
Widowed	4.2%	6.1%	1.9%	6.1%	0.0%

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 (87.1%) 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	59.1%	51.2%	-7.9%	48.4%	2.8%
Good health	29.7%	35.9%	6.2%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	8.1%	10.5%	2.4%	12.7%	-2.2%
Bad health	2%	1.6%	-0.4%	4.0%	-2.4%
Very bad health	1%	0.8%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.4%

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 57.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.5%	10.7%	0.2%	18.2%	-7.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	5.4%	7.9%	2.5%	9.6%	-1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.2%	10.2%	-4.0%	13.4%	-3.2%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	4.7%	-1.2%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13%	9.3%	-3.7%	16.9%	-7.6%
Degree or Similar	46.9%	57.2%	10.3%	33.8%	23.4%
Other	4.2%	0%	-4.2%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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)
Other Asian	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	99.3%	98%	-1.3%	81.4%	16.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.6% 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	95.9%	94.6%	-1.3%	83.2%	11.4%
European Union	1%	2.7%	1.7%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.8%	0.4%
Africa	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.6%	95.3%	-0.3%	83.2%	12.1%
10+ Years	1%	4.3%	3.3%	9.8%	-5.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.2%	76.7%	13.5%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	7.8%	13.5%	-5.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.8%	37.2%	4.6%
Christian	50%	46.2%	3.8%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Other religion	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Pool Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pool Road was 49.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.9% lower than the Otley & Yeadon average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Pool Road has the 34th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Otley & Yeadon and the 776th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.5%.

🔎 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 1HL, 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 Pool Road are based on 93 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 Pool Road, Otley, LS21 1HL

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS21 1HL

Average Price
£394,098

Semi-Detached
£382,376

Terraced
£444,291

Detached
£422,769

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£223,742

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pool Road

Average Price
£522,054

Semi-Detached
£397,947

Terraced
£457,295

Detached
£574,497

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,119,473

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pool Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
49 Pool Road, Otley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2025-03-28	£494,573
65 Pool Road, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£350,000	2024-11-21	£362,727
3 Pool Road, Otley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2024-05-14	£422,869
71 Pool Road, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£380,000	2024-02-01	£412,365
57 Pool Road, Otley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£510,000	2023-10-27	£550,010

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS21 1HL

Employment

LS21 1HL 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in LS21 1HL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	86
Full-Time Employee	58
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	5
Other	3
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Looking after home or family	1

Employment Industry

Education	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Human health and social work activities	19
Financial and insurance activities	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Information and communication	12
Construction	11
Other	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Manufacturing	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Transport and storage	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Otley All Saints CofE Primary School Lisker Drive , LS21 1DF	3out of 4	670 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley Manor Square , LS21 3AP	3out of 4	979 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Otley the Whartons Primary School The Whartons , LS21 2BS	3out of 4	1,389 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Westgate Primary School Scarborough Road , LS21 3JS	3out of 4	1,703 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashfield Primary School Weston Lane , LS21 2DF	3out of 4	2,010 yd	Community school	Yes	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	1,098 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	4,654 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT	2out of 4	5,136 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	4,923 yd	Academy special sponsor led	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
Otley Garden Centre	Pool Road, Otley	357 yd
Otley Town Sports And Social Club	Pool Road, Otley	357 yd
Cosy Club Leeds	53 Albion Street, Otley	753 yd
Cucina Pizzeria	94 - 96 Boroughgate, Otley	830 yd
Wharfedale Auction Mart Cafe	Chevin Lodge, Leeds Road	886 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Otley Rugby Union Football Club	Cross Green, Otley	541 yd
The Otley Tap House	66 Boroughgate, Otley	823 yd
The White Swan	68 Boroughgate, Otley	823 yd
Junction Inn	44 Bondgate, Otley	969 yd
Rose \& Crown	Bondgate, Otley	976 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Maypole Fisheries	28 Cross Green, Otley	715 yd
Maypole Food Bar	64 Boroughgate, Otley	830 yd
Superwok	60 Leeds Road, Otley	902 yd
The Secret Kitchen	42 Bondgate, Otley	969 yd
Gay Lane Fisheries	55 Gay Lane, Otley	976 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda (Otley)	Cross Green, Otley	541 yd
Sainsbury's	33 Cambridge Street, Harrogate	861 yd
Sainsbury's	11 Bondgate, Otley	1,068 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Otley Cricket Club CROSS GREEN	grass pitches	460 yd
Otley Town Football Club POOL ROAD	grass pitches	556 yd
Otley Squash Club CROSS GREEN	squash courts	557 yd
Cross Green CROSS GREEN	grass pitches	558 yd
Otley Rugby Union Club CROSS GREEN	grass pitches	558 yd
Otley All Saints Primary School LISKER DRIVE	grass pitches	633 yd
Old Otliensians Rugby Union Football Club CHAFFERS FIELD CHAFFERS FIELD POOL ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	638 yd
Prince Henrys Grammar School (Wharfmeadows Playing Fields) RIVERSIDE CRESCENT	grass pitches	667 yd
Otley Civic Centre Cross Green		741 yd
Garnetts Field RIVERDALE GARDENS	grass pitches	899 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	83.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	64.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	64.6%

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	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	54.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	109.31 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	109.31 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of LS21 1HL