Riverside Crescent is in Otley and in North Yorkshire district. LS21 2RS 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 Riverside Crescent, Otley, LS21 2RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS21 2RN, LS21 2RT, LS21 2BW, LS21 2RW, LS21 2RU, LS21 2BN, LS21 2BU, LS21 2BL, LS21 2BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS21 2RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 2RS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.8% 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 | 13.7% | 16.4% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -21.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 77.5% | 65.8% | -11.7% | 44.2% | 21.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 1.1% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6% | 9.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 48.2% | 46.5% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 42.9% | 40.6% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 10.6% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 11.7% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 7.7% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 12.5% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 12.1% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.1% | 48.7% | -0.4% | 33.8% | 14.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.4% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 95.9% | 95.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 95.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.9% | 76.7% | 17.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.4% | 37.2% | -9.8% |
| Christian | 68.1% | 46.2% | 21.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverside Crescent was 44.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% higher than the Masham & Fountains average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Riverside Crescent has the 21st highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Masham & Fountains and the 925th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Riverside Crescent, Otley, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £447,500 | 2021-03-29 | £529,329 |
| 14 Riverside Crescent, Otley, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2021-01-20 | £535,751 |
| 5 Riverside Crescent, Otley, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2018-09-03 | £482,577 |
| 13 Riverside Crescent, Otley, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2017-10-20 | £546,106 |
| 10 Riverside Crescent, Otley, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2016-09-06 | £514,755 |
LS21 2RS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 2RS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LS21 2RS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 134 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley Manor Square , LS21 3AP | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Primary School Weston Lane , LS21 2DF | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Otley All Saints CofE Primary School Lisker Drive , LS21 1DF | 3out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Primary School Scarborough Road , LS21 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,704 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 | 407 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 | 4,870 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,876 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadows Academy Back Lane , LS20 8LS | - not rated | 5,295 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buon Apps River Lounge & Italian Restaurant | Buon Apps, Hartley House | 574 yd | |
| Riverside Cafe | Wharfemeadows Park, Farnley Lane | 583 yd | |
| Parkgate Cafe | 1 Bridge Avenue, Otley | 765 yd | |
| Elior UK Catering (within Adlington House) | Communal Areas, Adlington House | 852 yd | |
| Jewel Of India | 1 Bridge Street, Otley | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree Inn | Newall Carr Road, Otley | 769 yd | |
| Otley Rugby Union Football Club | Cross Green, Otley | 895 yd | |
| Horse And Farrier | Bridge Street, Otley | 953 yd | |
| The Otley Tap House | 66 Boroughgate, Otley | 984 yd | |
| The White Swan | 68 Boroughgate, Otley | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Famous Wooden Hut Fish Shop | Wooden Hut Fishery, 22A Newall Carr Road | 770 yd | |
| The Wharfe | 17 Bridge Street, Otley | 953 yd | |
| Maypole Fisheries | 28 Cross Green, Otley | 984 yd | |
| Maypole Food Bar | 64 Boroughgate, Otley | 989 yd | |
| Nam Jai Thai | 13 Manor Square, Otley | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 33 Cambridge Street, Harrogate | 856 yd | |
| Asda (Otley) | Cross Green, Otley | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prince Henrys Grammar School (Wharfmeadows Playing Fields) RIVERSIDE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 268 yd |
| Prince Henrys Grammar School FARNLEY LANE | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Chippindale Swimming Pool CHIPPENDALE SWIMMING POOL CHIPPENDALE SWIMMING POOL FARNLEY LANE | swimming pool | 546 yd |
| Otley The Whartons Primary School THE WHARTONS | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Garnetts Field RIVERDALE GARDENS | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Cross Green CROSS GREEN | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Otley Rugby Union Club CROSS GREEN | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Otley Cricket Club CROSS GREEN | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Otley Squash Club CROSS GREEN | squash courts | 803 yd |
| Otley Civic Centre Cross Green | 963 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 | 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.