The Crossways, Otley, LS21 2BX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS21 2BX 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%

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	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%

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 (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%

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	21.7%	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is The Crossways Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crossways 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.

The Crossways 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%.

🔎 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 2BX, 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 The Crossways are based on 113 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 The Crossways, Otley, LS21 2BX

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS21 2BX

Average Price
£242,585

Semi-Detached
£242,585

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Crossways

Average Price
£255,991

Semi-Detached
£257,615

Terraced
£227,028

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The CrosswaysStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
116 The Crossways, Otley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2005-10-28	£250,188
116 The Crossways, Otley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£87,000	2003-01-24	£246,689
116 The Crossways, Otley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£72,500	2002-03-28	£260,712
116 The Crossways, Otley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£35,500	1996-07-31	£194,712

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS21 2BX

Employment

LS21 2BX 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 2BX 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 2BX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

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	340 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley Manor Square , LS21 3AP	3out of 4	1,101 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashfield Primary School Weston Lane , LS21 2DF	3out of 4	1,224 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westgate Primary School Scarborough Road , LS21 3JS	3out of 4	1,683 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Otley All Saints CofE Primary School Lisker Drive , LS21 1DF	3out of 4	1,703 yd	Voluntary controlled 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	323 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	4,850 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	4,645 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Green Meadows Academy Back Lane , LS20 8LS	- not rated	5,314 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	516 yd
Buon Apps River Lounge & Italian Restaurant	Buon Apps, Hartley House	592 yd
Parkgate Cafe	1 Bridge Avenue, Otley	725 yd
Wharfedale General Hospital	Newall Carr Road, Otley	752 yd
Elior UK Catering (within Adlington House)	Communal Areas, Adlington House	861 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yew Tree Inn	Newall Carr Road, Otley	626 yd
Horse And Farrier	Bridge Street, Otley	977 yd
Clitherow House Social Club	Clitherow House, Manor Square	1,035 yd
Otley Rugby Union Football Club	Cross Green, Otley	1,043 yd
The Otley Tap House	66 Boroughgate, Otley	1,072 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Famous Wooden Hut Fish Shop	Wooden Hut Fishery, 22A Newall Carr Road	596 yd
The Wharfe	17 Bridge Street, Otley	977 yd
Maypole Food Bar	64 Boroughgate, Otley	1,076 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	33 Cambridge Street, Harrogate		923 yd
Asda (Otley)	Cross Green, Otley		1,043 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Prince Henrys Grammar School FARNLEY LANE	grass pitches	381 yd
Chippindale Swimming Pool CHIPPENDALE SWIMMING POOL CHIPPENDALE SWIMMING POOL FARNLEY LANE	swimming pool	383 yd
Otley The Whartons Primary School THE WHARTONS	grass pitches	387 yd
Prince Henrys Grammar School (Wharfmeadows Playing Fields) RIVERSIDE CRESCENT	grass pitches	506 yd
Garnetts Field RIVERDALE GARDENS	grass pitches	701 yd
Cross Green CROSS GREEN	grass pitches	851 yd
Otley Rugby Union Club CROSS GREEN	grass pitches	851 yd
Thomas Chippendale Primary School (Closed) Weston Ridge	grass pitches	882 yd
Otley Squash Club CROSS GREEN	squash courts	946 yd
Otley Cricket Club CROSS GREEN	grass pitches	949 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%

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

Overview of LS21 2BX