Market Place is in Otley and in Leeds district. LS21 3AQ 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 Market Place, Otley, LS21 3AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS21 3HN, LS21 3HU, LS21 3AP, LS21 3AL, LS21 3AG, LS21 3AJ, LS21 3AN, LS21 3NX, LS21 1BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS21 3AQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.7% | 50.5% | 5.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 55.3% | 49.5% | -5.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LS21 3AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.4% | 53.3% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.6% | 23.7% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.5% | 3.1% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 11.5% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 8.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37% | 40.3% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 36.1% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 18% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.5% | 17.6% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 7.7% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 17.6% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 31.7% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.6% | 97.4% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.5% 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% | 90.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 95% | 90.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Place was 346.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 325.6% higher than the Otley & Yeadon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Market Place has the 2nd highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Otley & Yeadon and the 150th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 223.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Market Place, Otley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-04-06 | £162,006 |
| 16 - 18 Market Place, Otley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2020-12-03 | £235,081 |
| 22 Market Place, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2006-11-20 | £451,961 |
| Leeds Permanent Bldg Soc, 4 Market Place, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,086 | 2005-07-26 | £145,443 |
| 8 Market Place, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2002-11-15 | £255,925 |
LS21 3AQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley Manor Square , LS21 3AP | 3out of 4 | 88 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Primary School Scarborough Road , LS21 3JS | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Otley All Saints CofE Primary School Lisker Drive , LS21 1DF | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Primary School Weston Lane , LS21 2DF | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Otley the Whartons Primary School The Whartons , LS21 2BS | 3out of 4 | 1,487 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 | 840 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 | 3,779 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT | 2out of 4 | 4,470 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Meadows Academy Back Lane , LS20 8LS | - not rated | 4,187 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School Greystone Manor , Ilkley Road LS29 7HW | - not rated | 4,657 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Deena | 12 Market Place, Otley | 6 yd | |
| Leeds House | Market Place, Otley | 6 yd | |
| Puffin Pottery | 2B Boroughgate, Otley | 42 yd | |
| Milk Bar Cafe | 14 Manor Square, Otley | 61 yd | |
| Sift Cafe | 11 Manor Square, Otley | 61 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Horse | 20 Market Place, Otley | 6 yd | |
| Black Bull | Market Place, Otley | 6 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 47 Kirkgate, Otley | 65 yd | |
| The Rookery Bar Ltd | 12 Kirkgate, Otley | 76 yd | |
| Otley Conservative Club | Boroughgate, Otley | 77 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nam Jai Thai | 13 Manor Square, Otley | 61 yd | |
| Impero Pizza | 14 New Market, Otley | 114 yd | |
| Tapas And Tunes | 50 Kirkgate, Otley | 152 yd | |
| The Wharfe | 17 Bridge Street, Otley | 174 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 48 - 50 Westgate, Otley | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose (Otley) | 60 Westgate, Otley | 185 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 11 Bondgate, Otley | 239 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 33 Cambridge Street, Harrogate | 266 yd | |
| Asda (Otley) | Cross Green, Otley | 526 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Club Energy (Otley) Boroughgate | health and fitness suite | 161 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School (Otley) MANOR SQUARE | grass pitches | 188 yd |
| Otley Civic Centre Cross Green | 328 yd | |
| Garnetts Field RIVERDALE GARDENS | grass pitches | 451 yd |
| Otley Squash Club CROSS GREEN | squash courts | 521 yd |
| Cross Green CROSS GREEN | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Otley Rugby Union Club CROSS GREEN | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Otley Cricket Club CROSS GREEN | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Prince Henrys Grammar School FARNLEY LANE | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Chippindale Swimming Pool CHIPPENDALE SWIMMING POOL CHIPPENDALE SWIMMING POOL FARNLEY LANE | swimming pool | 908 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 | 47.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 31.6% |
| 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 | 30.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 144.12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 144.12 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.