LS21 2HX is in Askwith, Otley and North Yorkshire district. LS21 2HX is located in the Washburn & Birstwith electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Skipton and Ripon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Askwith, Otley, LS21 2HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS21 2HX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 51.3% | 54.6% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 48.8% | 45.4% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 2HX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% 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 | 21.8% | 26.6% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 56.1% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 5.1% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 60.4% | 46.4% | -14.0% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 25% | 39.3% | 14.3% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 10.3% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 45.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 13.1% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 4.2% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 13.1% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17.3% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 45.3% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 11.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.5% | 98.8% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 92.5% | 97.2% | 4.7% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 0.8% | -3.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 97.2% | 4.7% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around LS21 2HX was 38.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.2% higher than the Masham & Fountains average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
LS21 2HX has the 26th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Masham & Fountains and the 1002nd lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithy Farm, Otley, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,825,000 | 2024-01-24 | £1,853,135 |
| Peartree Cottage, Otley, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £932,500 | 2023-07-04 | £985,840 |
| Little Beck, Otley, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2020-03-30 | £1,634,872 |
| The Vicarage, Otley, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2019-12-24 | £630,329 |
| 2 Eastbeck Court, Otley, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2016-08-25 | £850,033 |
LS21 2HX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 25% 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 2HX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Askwith Community Primary School Askwith , LS21 2HX | 4out of 4 | 157 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burley Oaks Primary School Langford Lane , Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7EJ | 4out of 4 | 2,452 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School Sandholme Drive , Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,929 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Primary School Weston Lane , LS21 2DF | 3out of 4 | 3,336 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Otley the Whartons Primary School The Whartons , LS21 2BS | 3out of 4 | 4,061 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,123 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilkley Grammar School Cowpasture Road , LS29 8TR | 4out of 4 | 5,153 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,547 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westville House School Carter's Lane , Middleton LS29 0DQ | - not rated | 4,622 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfield School Wharfedale Lodge , Ben Rhydding Road LS29 8RL | - not rated | 4,953 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.