Riverside Avenue, Otley, LS21 2RT

People

Gender

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

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 2RT 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%

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 (87.1%) 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%

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.

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Riverside Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverside Avenue 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 Avenue 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£52,700

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in LS21 2RT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (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 Riverside Avenue are based on 13 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Yorkshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Riverside Avenue, Otley, LS21 2RT

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS21 2RT

Average Price
£519,847

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£519,847

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Riverside Avenue

Average Price
£566,612

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£566,612

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Riverside AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Riverside Avenue, Otley, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£560,000	2025-10-20	£560,000
3 Riverside Avenue, Otley, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£597,500	2025-06-19	£615,949
3 Riverside Avenue, Otley, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£510,000	2023-11-20	£537,525
11 Riverside Avenue, Otley, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2020-06-29	£539,724
10 Riverside Avenue, Otley, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£419,950	2019-09-06	£529,413

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS21 2RT

Employment

LS21 2RT 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 2RT 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 2RT 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

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	450 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley Manor Square , LS21 3AP	3out of 4	1,138 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashfield Primary School Weston Lane , LS21 2DF	3out of 4	1,504 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Otley All Saints CofE Primary School Lisker Drive , LS21 1DF	3out of 4	1,542 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westgate Primary School Scarborough Road , LS21 3JS	3out of 4	1,805 yd	Community 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	511 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	4,970 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	4,953 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Green Meadows Academy Back Lane , LS20 8LS	- not rated	5,387 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
Buon Apps River Lounge & Italian Restaurant	Buon Apps, Hartley House	675 yd
Riverside Cafe	Wharfemeadows Park, Farnley Lane	688 yd
Parkgate Cafe	1 Bridge Avenue, Otley	870 yd
Elior UK Catering (within Adlington House)	Communal Areas, Adlington House	952 yd
Jewel Of India	1 Bridge Street, Otley	1,050 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yew Tree Inn	Newall Carr Road, Otley	870 yd
Otley Rugby Union Football Club	Cross Green, Otley	958 yd
Horse And Farrier	Bridge Street, Otley	1,050 yd
The Otley Tap House	66 Boroughgate, Otley	1,067 yd
The White Swan	68 Boroughgate, Otley	1,067 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Famous Wooden Hut Fish Shop	Wooden Hut Fishery, 22A Newall Carr Road	866 yd
The Wharfe	17 Bridge Street, Otley	1,050 yd
Maypole Fisheries	28 Cross Green, Otley	1,059 yd
Maypole Food Bar	64 Boroughgate, Otley	1,072 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	33 Cambridge Street, Harrogate		946 yd
Asda (Otley)	Cross Green, Otley		958 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Prince Henrys Grammar School (Wharfmeadows Playing Fields) RIVERSIDE CRESCENT	grass pitches	281 yd
Otley The Whartons Primary School THE WHARTONS	grass pitches	585 yd
Prince Henrys Grammar School FARNLEY LANE	grass pitches	617 yd
Chippindale Swimming Pool CHIPPENDALE SWIMMING POOL CHIPPENDALE SWIMMING POOL FARNLEY LANE	swimming pool	643 yd
Garnetts Field RIVERDALE GARDENS	grass pitches	758 yd
Cross Green CROSS GREEN	grass pitches	772 yd
Otley Rugby Union Club CROSS GREEN	grass pitches	772 yd
Otley Cricket Club CROSS GREEN	grass pitches	839 yd
Otley Squash Club CROSS GREEN	squash courts	868 yd
Otley Civic Centre Cross Green		1,040 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	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%

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	26.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	27 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	41.18 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	41.18 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10 Mbit/s

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

Overview of LS21 2RT