Wrenbeck Close, Otley, LS21 2BU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS21 2BU has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.7%	50%	-1.7%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	48.3%	50%	1.7%	49.0%	1.0%

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 2BU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% 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	23%	23.8%	0.8%	37.9%	-14.1%
Married: Opposite sex	58.9%	59.6%	0.7%	44.2%	15.4%
Separated	1.7%	0.9%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	7.9%	8.1%	0.2%	9.1%	-1.0%
Widowed	8.5%	7.5%	-1.0%	6.1%	1.4%

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 (87.6%) 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	53.4%	52.3%	-1.1%	48.4%	3.9%
Good health	34.9%	35.3%	0.4%	33.6%	1.7%
Fair health	8%	9%	1.0%	12.7%	-3.7%
Bad health	2.7%	3%	0.3%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	1%	0.5%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%

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.

In the area around LS21 2BU this area, 6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 44%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.2%	6%	-4.2%	18.2%	-12.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.2%	10.5%	-4.7%	9.6%	0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.3%	15.7%	-5.6%	13.4%	2.3%
Apprenticeship	7%	5.1%	-1.9%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.1%	17.2%	4.1%	16.9%	0.3%
Degree or Similar	30.6%	44%	13.4%	33.8%	10.2%
Other	2.6%	1.5%	-1.1%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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	1.5%	0.8%	-0.7%	3.1%	-2.3%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
White	98.3%	98.7%	0.4%	81.4%	17.3%
Other	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.2% 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	97.3%	97.2%	-0.1%	83.2%	14.0%
European Union	0.7%	0.5%	-0.2%	6.1%	-5.6%
Africa	0.2%	0.8%	0.6%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	1%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	97.2%	0.1%	83.2%	14.0%
10+ Years	0.2%	2.8%	2.6%	9.8%	-7.0%
5-10 Years	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.8%	76.7%	12.1%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	10.5%	13.5%	-3.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.9%	37.2%	5.7%
Christian	50.9%	46.2%	4.7%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Wrenbeck Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wrenbeck Close was 4.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.4% lower than the Otley & Yeadon average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Wrenbeck Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Otley & Yeadon and the 24th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

🔎 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. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,100

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LS21 2BU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 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 Wrenbeck Close are based on 21 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 Wrenbeck Close, Otley, LS21 2BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS21 2BU

Average Price
£351,810

Semi-Detached
£351,810

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wrenbeck Close

Average Price
£359,913

Semi-Detached
£359,913

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wrenbeck CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Wrenbeck Close, Otley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£352,000	2022-10-10	£375,652
11 Wrenbeck Close, Otley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£267,000	2020-08-11	£345,341
8 Wrenbeck Close, Otley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£269,950	2020-02-07	£363,524
9 Wrenbeck Close, Otley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2018-10-10	£350,195
12 Wrenbeck Close, Otley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£247,750	2018-06-29	£351,142

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS21 2BU

Employment

LS21 2BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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	118
Retired	99
Part-Time Employee	56
Self-Employed	34
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	4
Unemployed	4
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	43
Human health and social work activities	29
Education	27
Manufacturing	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Accommodation and food service activities	15
Construction	14
Other	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Transport and storage	7
Information and communication	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Guiseley Nursery School Oxford Road , Guisley LS20 9DA	- not rated	4,969 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Otley the Whartons Primary School The Whartons , LS21 2BS	3out of 4	337 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Otley Newall Infant School Newall Carr Road , LS21 2AU	- not rated	622 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Newall First School Newall Carr Road , LS21 2AU	- not rated	622 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Otley All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School North Parade , LS21 1BB	- not rated	907 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints CofE School North Parade , LS21 1BB	- not rated	907 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Whartons Middle School The Whartons , LS21 2BS	- not rated	337 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westgate First School Scarborough Road , Westgate LS21 3JS	- not rated	1,819 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pool CofE First and Middle School Arthington Lane , Pool-in-Wharfedale LS21 1LG	- not rated	5,025 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	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	- not rated	432 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College Farnley Lane , LS21 2BB	- not rated	432 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Bradford Road , Menston LS29 6AE	- not rated	4,944 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School, Menston Bradford Road , Menston LS29 6AE	- not rated	4,944 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Burley Middle School Langford Lane , Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7EJ	- not rated	4,300 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hilton Grange School Old Bramhope , LS16 9HU	- not rated	4,537 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School Greystone Manor , Ilkley Road LS29 7HW	- not rated	4,809 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Linton House Adolescent Unit High Royds Hospital , LS29 6AQ	- not rated	5,147 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Tranfield School Back Lane , Guiseley LS20 8LS	- not rated	5,296 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Green Meadows Academy Back Lane , LS20 8LS	3out of 4	5,386 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
Riverside Cafe	Wharfemeadows Park, Farnley Lane	572 yd
Buon Apps River Lounge & Italian Restaurant	Buon Apps, Hartley House	635 yd
Parkgate Cafe	1 Bridge Avenue, Otley	779 yd
Wharfedale General Hospital	Newall Carr Road, Otley	812 yd
Elior UK Catering (within Adlington House)	Communal Areas, Adlington House	908 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yew Tree Inn	Newall Carr Road, Otley	690 yd
Horse And Farrier	Bridge Street, Otley	1,022 yd
Otley Rugby Union Football Club	Cross Green, Otley	1,060 yd
Clitherow House Social Club	Clitherow House, Manor Square	1,083 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Famous Wooden Hut Fish Shop	Wooden Hut Fishery, 22A Newall Carr Road		660 yd
The Wharfe	17 Bridge Street, Otley		1,022 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	33 Cambridge Street, Harrogate		959 yd
Asda (Otley)	Cross Green, Otley		1,060 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Otley The Whartons Primary School THE WHARTONS	grass pitches	376 yd
Prince Henrys Grammar School FARNLEY LANE	grass pitches	443 yd
Chippindale Swimming Pool CHIPPENDALE SWIMMING POOL CHIPPENDALE SWIMMING POOL FARNLEY LANE	swimming pool	447 yd
Prince Henrys Grammar School (Wharfmeadows Playing Fields) RIVERSIDE CRESCENT	grass pitches	485 yd
Garnetts Field RIVERDALE GARDENS	grass pitches	741 yd
Cross Green CROSS GREEN	grass pitches	868 yd
Otley Rugby Union Club CROSS GREEN	grass pitches	868 yd
Thomas Chippendale Primary School (Closed) Weston Ridge	grass pitches	942 yd
Otley Cricket Club CROSS GREEN	grass pitches	960 yd
Otley Squash Club CROSS GREEN	squash courts	964 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	30.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	31.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10 Mbit/s

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

Overview of LS21 2BU