Waites Terrace is in Otley and in Leeds district. LS21 3BE 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 Waites Terrace, Otley, LS21 3BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS21 3BF, LS21 1BU, LS21 1BY, LS21 3BQ, LS21 1JX, LS21 1DJ, LS21 1FA, LS21 1BX, LS21 3HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS21 3BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 51.7% | 53.7% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 48.3% | 46.3% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.4% | 38.5% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 38.9% | -13.0% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 13.9% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 49% | 51.5% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 32.4% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 11.3% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 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.
In the area around LS21 3BE this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 9.9% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 8.2% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 14% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 16% | 9.0% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.1% | 42% | -7.1% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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 | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 96.3% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 95.8% | 95.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 95.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waites Terrace was 33.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.9% lower than the Otley & Yeadon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waites Terrace has the 28th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Otley & Yeadon and the 463rd lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Waites Terrace, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2019-09-02 | £208,165 |
| 6 Waites Terrace, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2019-01-11 | £206,353 |
| 2 Waites Terrace, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2017-12-01 | £201,420 |
| 4 Waites Terrace, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2016-06-10 | £216,910 |
| 4 Waites Terrace, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2007-06-19 | £215,305 |
LS21 3BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otley All Saints CofE Primary School Lisker Drive , LS21 1DF | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley Manor Square , LS21 3AP | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Primary School Scarborough Road , LS21 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Primary School Weston Lane , LS21 2DF | 3out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Otley the Whartons Primary School The Whartons , LS21 2BS | 3out of 4 | 1,974 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 | 1,404 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 | 3,719 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT | 2out of 4 | 4,192 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Park School Harrogate Road , Rawdon LS19 6LX | 3out of 4 | 5,404 yd | Community 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 | 3,973 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School Greystone Manor , Ilkley Road LS29 7HW | - not rated | 5,298 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharfedale Auction Mart Cafe | Chevin Lodge, Leeds Road | 190 yd | |
| Cosy Club Leeds | 53 Albion Street, Otley | 202 yd | |
| Bloomfield Square | 28 - 30 Gay Lane, Otley | 234 yd | |
| Chippendale Tea Room | 3 Bondgate, Otley | 496 yd | |
| Uncle Joe's Fish And Chips | 9 Bondgate, Otley | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose \& Crown | Bondgate, Otley | 445 yd | |
| Junction Inn | 44 Bondgate, Otley | 452 yd | |
| The Bowling Green | 18 Bondgate, Otley | 496 yd | |
| Northbar (Otley) | 8 - 10 Bondgate, Otley | 496 yd | |
| Old Cock | 11 - 13 Crossgate, Otley | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superwok | 60 Leeds Road, Otley | 49 yd | |
| Gay Lane Fisheries | 55 Gay Lane, Otley | 320 yd | |
| Wok A Way | 3 Station Road, Otley | 415 yd | |
| The Secret Kitchen | 42 Bondgate, Otley | 452 yd | |
| Pizza Base (Otley) | 3 Crossgate, Otley | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 11 Bondgate, Otley | 496 yd | |
| Asda (Otley) | Cross Green, Otley | 626 yd | |
| Waitrose (Otley) | 60 Westgate, Otley | 771 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 33 Cambridge Street, Harrogate | 778 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Otley All Saints Primary School LISKER DRIVE | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Club Energy (Otley) Boroughgate | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Otley Civic Centre Cross Green | 590 yd | |
| Otley Squash Club CROSS GREEN | squash courts | 717 yd |
| Otley Cricket Club CROSS GREEN | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Cross Green CROSS GREEN | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Otley Rugby Union Club CROSS GREEN | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School (Otley) MANOR SQUARE | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Garnetts Field RIVERDALE GARDENS | grass pitches | 998 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 77.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.