Athelstan Lane is in Otley and in Leeds district. LS21 2BN is located in the Otley & Yeadon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds North West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Athelstan Lane, Otley, LS21 2BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS21 2BL, LS21 2BJ, LS21 2BG, LS21 2BW, LS21 2BH, LS21 2BQ, LS21 2RW, LS21 2BX, LS21 2BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS21 2BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.6% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.4% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 37% | 39.9% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 38.9% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 4.1% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 12.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 57.4% | 50.8% | -6.6% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 34.3% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 21.7% | 15.2% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 12% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15.2% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 14.7% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 34% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 95.6% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 98% | 96.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 96.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.4% | 37.2% | 16.2% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Athelstan Lane was 78.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.1% lower than the Otley & Yeadon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Athelstan Lane has the 20th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Otley & Yeadon and the 1206th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Athelstan Lane, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2024-10-29 | £226,360 |
| 19 Athelstan Lane, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,500 | 2023-12-20 | £163,975 |
| 33 Athelstan Lane, Otley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-06-22 | £427,953 |
| 14 Athelstan Lane, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-02-14 | £238,469 |
| 29 Athelstan Lane, Otley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2020-10-16 | £326,184 |
LS21 2BN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LS21 2BN 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LS21 2BN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otley the Whartons Primary School The Whartons , LS21 2BS | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley Manor Square , LS21 3AP | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Primary School Weston Lane , LS21 2DF | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Otley All Saints CofE Primary School Lisker Drive , LS21 1DF | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Primary School Scarborough Road , LS21 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 213 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 | 4,725 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT | 2out of 4 | 5,466 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School Greystone Manor , Ilkley Road LS29 7HW | - not rated | 4,685 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadows Academy Back Lane , LS20 8LS | - not rated | 5,175 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Cafe | Wharfemeadows Park, Farnley Lane | 402 yd | |
| Buon Apps River Lounge & Italian Restaurant | Buon Apps, Hartley House | 443 yd | |
| Parkgate Cafe | 1 Bridge Avenue, Otley | 600 yd | |
| Elior UK Catering (within Adlington House) | Communal Areas, Adlington House | 718 yd | |
| Wharfedale General Hospital | Newall Carr Road, Otley | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree Inn | Newall Carr Road, Otley | 567 yd | |
| Horse And Farrier | Bridge Street, Otley | 831 yd | |
| Otley Rugby Union Football Club | Cross Green, Otley | 885 yd | |
| Clitherow House Social Club | Clitherow House, Manor Square | 894 yd | |
| The Otley Tap House | 66 Boroughgate, Otley | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Famous Wooden Hut Fish Shop | Wooden Hut Fishery, 22A Newall Carr Road | 567 yd | |
| The Wharfe | 17 Bridge Street, Otley | 831 yd | |
| Maypole Food Bar | 64 Boroughgate, Otley | 917 yd | |
| Maypole Fisheries | 28 Cross Green, Otley | 938 yd | |
| Nam Jai Thai | 13 Manor Square, Otley | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 33 Cambridge Street, Harrogate | 767 yd | |
| Asda (Otley) | Cross Green, Otley | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prince Henrys Grammar School FARNLEY LANE | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Chippindale Swimming Pool CHIPPENDALE SWIMMING POOL CHIPPENDALE SWIMMING POOL FARNLEY LANE | swimming pool | 343 yd |
| Prince Henrys Grammar School (Wharfmeadows Playing Fields) RIVERSIDE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Otley The Whartons Primary School THE WHARTONS | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Garnetts Field RIVERDALE GARDENS | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Cross Green CROSS GREEN | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Otley Rugby Union Club CROSS GREEN | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Otley Squash Club CROSS GREEN | squash courts | 787 yd |
| Otley Cricket Club CROSS GREEN | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Thomas Chippendale Primary School (Closed) Weston Ridge | grass pitches | 898 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 57.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.