Croft House Drive is in Otley and in Leeds district. LS21 2ER 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 Croft House Drive, Otley, LS21 2ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS21 2AX, LS21 2BF, LS21 2FA, LS21 2FD, LS21 2ED, LS21 2FB, LS21 2FE, LS21 2AU, LS21 2AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS21 2ER, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 51.2% | 52.6% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 48.8% | 47.4% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 2ER there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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 | 28.5% | 29.8% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 52.5% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 8.9% | 4.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 50.5% | 49.7% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 38.5% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 10.9% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 17.6% | 12.1% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 8.9% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.9% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 18.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 38.8% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 96.1% | 94.5% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 95.4% | 95.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 94.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Croft House Drive was 19.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.5% lower than the Otley & Yeadon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Croft House Drive has the 13th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Otley & Yeadon and the 195th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Croft House Drive, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-10-30 | £493,217 |
| 25 Croft House Drive, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-06-07 | £338,779 |
| 24 Croft House Drive, Otley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £459,500 | 2022-08-26 | £497,560 |
| 20 Croft House Drive, Otley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-12-07 | £402,296 |
| 49 Croft House Drive, Otley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-09-03 | £375,503 |
LS21 2ER area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2ER 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Primary School Weston Lane , LS21 2DF | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Otley the Whartons Primary School The Whartons , LS21 2BS | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley Manor Square , LS21 3AP | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Primary School Scarborough Road , LS21 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Otley All Saints CofE Primary School Lisker Drive , LS21 1DF | 3out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 461 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 | 4,421 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT | 2out of 4 | 5,295 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 | 4,075 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadows Academy Back Lane , LS20 8LS | - not rated | 4,962 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharfedale General Hospital | Newall Carr Road, Otley | 162 yd | |
| Riverside Cafe | Wharfemeadows Park, Farnley Lane | 436 yd | |
| Parkgate Cafe | 1 Bridge Avenue, Otley | 544 yd | |
| Buon Apps River Lounge & Italian Restaurant | Buon Apps, Hartley House | 635 yd | |
| Elior UK Catering (within Adlington House) | Communal Areas, Adlington House | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree Inn | Newall Carr Road, Otley | 221 yd | |
| Horse And Farrier | Bridge Street, Otley | 855 yd | |
| Clitherow House Social Club | Clitherow House, Manor Square | 858 yd | |
| Otley Social Working Mens Club | Weston Drive, Otley | 1,015 yd | |
| The Bay Horse | 20 Market Place, Otley | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Famous Wooden Hut Fish Shop | Wooden Hut Fishery, 22A Newall Carr Road | 108 yd | |
| Hings Garden | 1 The Parade, Otley | 852 yd | |
| The Wharfe | 17 Bridge Street, Otley | 855 yd | |
| Nam Jai Thai | 13 Manor Square, Otley | 955 yd | |
| Dragon City | 31 Westgate, Otley | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 33 Cambridge Street, Harrogate | 918 yd | |
| Waitrose (Otley) | 60 Westgate, Otley | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chippindale Swimming Pool CHIPPENDALE SWIMMING POOL CHIPPENDALE SWIMMING POOL FARNLEY LANE | swimming pool | 283 yd |
| Thomas Chippendale Primary School (Closed) Weston Ridge | grass pitches | 285 yd |
| Prince Henrys Grammar School FARNLEY LANE | grass pitches | 334 yd |
| Weston Drive Recreation Ground RIDDING GATE | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Ashfield Primary School WESTON LANE | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Garnetts Field RIVERDALE GARDENS | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Otley The Whartons Primary School THE WHARTONS | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School (Otley) MANOR SQUARE | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Prince Henrys Grammar School (Wharfmeadows Playing Fields) RIVERSIDE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Cross Green CROSS GREEN | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| 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 | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.