Guycroft is in Otley and in Leeds district. LS21 3DS 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 Guycroft, Otley, LS21 3DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS21 3DT, LS21 3LF, LS21 3DU, LS21 3AS, LS21 3AT, LS21 3DX, LS21 3HS, LS21 3HP, LS21 3HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS21 3DS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 50.9% | 52.8% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 49.1% | 47.2% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 32.5% | 33.5% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 48% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 9.4% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 7.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 49.5% | 38.1% | -11.4% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 44% | 11.4% | 33.6% | 10.4% |
| Fair health | 15% | 13.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 47.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 16% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 7.8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 13.6% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 9.3% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.6% | 47.1% | 0.5% | 33.8% | 13.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.4% | 95.2% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 93.8% | 91.4% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 91.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Guycroft was 145.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.6% higher than the Otley & Yeadon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Guycroft has the 7th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Otley & Yeadon and the 696th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Guycroft, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-04-30 | £184,428 |
| 9 Guycroft, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2024-08-16 | £285,719 |
| 27 Guycroft, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-05-10 | £286,159 |
| 42 Guycroft, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-11-20 | £233,780 |
| 19 Guycroft, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2023-05-05 | £393,105 |
LS21 3DS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 3DS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LS21 3DS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Primary School Scarborough Road , LS21 3JS | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley Manor Square , LS21 3AP | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Primary School Weston Lane , LS21 2DF | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Otley All Saints CofE Primary School Lisker Drive , LS21 1DF | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Otley the Whartons Primary School The Whartons , LS21 2BS | 3out of 4 | 1,668 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 | 1,012 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 | 3,529 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT | 2out of 4 | 4,286 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 | 3,981 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School Greystone Manor , Ilkley Road LS29 7HW | - not rated | 4,420 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercups | Unit 2, Westgate Arcade | 109 yd | |
| Olive \& Fig Coffee Shop And Kitchen | Unit 2, Westgate Arcade | 109 yd | |
| Java Coffee Bar And Deli | 13 - 14 Kirkgate Arcade, Kirkgate | 247 yd | |
| Whitaker Arms | 49 Kirkgate, Otley | 262 yd | |
| Cranberry | 61 - 63 Kirkgate, Otley | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Sports And Social Club | Westgate, Otley | 109 yd | |
| Black Horse | Westgate, Otley | 133 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 47 Kirkgate, Otley | 262 yd | |
| The Rookery Bar Ltd | 12 Kirkgate, Otley | 294 yd | |
| Grove Hill Club | Grove Hill House, Ilkley Road | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Kebab | 52 - 54 Westgate, Otley | 79 yd | |
| Dragon City | 31 Westgate, Otley | 109 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 48 - 50 Westgate, Otley | 133 yd | |
| Nam Jai Thai | 13 Manor Square, Otley | 306 yd | |
| Tapas And Tunes | 50 Kirkgate, Otley | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose (Otley) | 60 Westgate, Otley | 133 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 11 Bondgate, Otley | 396 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 33 Cambridge Street, Harrogate | 556 yd | |
| Asda (Otley) | Cross Green, Otley | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School (Otley) MANOR SQUARE | grass pitches | 274 yd |
| Club Energy (Otley) Boroughgate | health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| Grove Hill Otley Tennis Club TENNIS COURTS GROVE PARK TENNIS COURTS GROVE PARK ILKLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 624 yd |
| Otley Civic Centre Cross Green | 635 yd | |
| Garnetts Field RIVERDALE GARDENS | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Otley Squash Club CROSS GREEN | squash courts | 830 yd |
| Cross Green CROSS GREEN | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Otley Rugby Union Club CROSS GREEN | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Otley Cricket Club CROSS GREEN | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Prince Henrys Grammar School FARNLEY LANE | grass pitches | 994 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 | 95.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 79.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 2.0% |
| 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 | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.