Burras Lane is in Otley and in Leeds district. LS21 3EP 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 Burras Lane, Otley, LS21 3EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS21 3HG, LS21 3NP, LS21 3EW, LS21 3NS, LS21 3DY, LS21 3EG, LS21 3DZ, LS21 3EA, LS21 3EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS21 3EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 51.4% | -4.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 44.3% | 48.6% | 4.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 16.9% | 27.1% | 10.2% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 40.7% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 19.4% | 18.6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Widowed | 20.4% | 11.6% | -8.8% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.4% | 36.9% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -11.5% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 29.3% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 25.2% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 12.5% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 8.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 32.3% | 24% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 9% | 1.5% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 9.5% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 9.5% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 37.5% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.1% | 94.2% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 98.2% | 96.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burras Lane was 133.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% higher than the Otley & Yeadon average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Burras Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Otley & Yeadon and the 769th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashdene Burras Lane, Otley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-02-06 | £370,010 |
| 75 Burras Lane, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-05-29 | £291,662 |
| 67 Burras Lane, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-12-07 | £291,129 |
| Netherwood Burras Lane, Otley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £391,500 | 2021-02-01 | £478,550 |
| 87 Burras Lane, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2020-12-15 | £259,469 |
LS21 3EP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3EP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Primary School Scarborough Road , LS21 3JS | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley Manor Square , LS21 3AP | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Otley All Saints CofE Primary School Lisker Drive , LS21 1DF | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Primary School Weston Lane , LS21 2DF | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Otley the Whartons Primary School The Whartons , LS21 2BS | 3out of 4 | 1,944 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 | 1,288 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 | 3,290 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT | 2out of 4 | 4,005 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 | 3,709 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School Greystone Manor , Ilkley Road LS29 7HW | - not rated | 4,545 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 | 327 yd | |
| Olive \& Fig Coffee Shop And Kitchen | Unit 2, Westgate Arcade | 327 yd | |
| Java Coffee Bar And Deli | 13 - 14 Kirkgate Arcade, Kirkgate | 351 yd | |
| Costa Coffee (Otley) | Costa, 42 - 44 Kirkgate | 397 yd | |
| Il Vicoletto | 9 Mercury Row, Otley | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Hill Club | Grove Hill House, Ilkley Road | 312 yd | |
| Falcon Sports And Social Club | Westgate, Otley | 327 yd | |
| Black Horse | Westgate, Otley | 328 yd | |
| The Bowling Green | 18 Bondgate, Otley | 409 yd | |
| Northbar (Otley) | 8 - 10 Bondgate, Otley | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Kebab | 52 - 54 Westgate, Otley | 255 yd | |
| Dragon City | 31 Westgate, Otley | 327 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 48 - 50 Westgate, Otley | 328 yd | |
| Wok A Way | 3 Station Road, Otley | 369 yd | |
| Tapas And Tunes | 50 Kirkgate, Otley | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose (Otley) | 60 Westgate, Otley | 328 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 11 Bondgate, Otley | 409 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 33 Cambridge Street, Harrogate | 754 yd | |
| Asda (Otley) | Cross Green, Otley | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School (Otley) MANOR SQUARE | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Grove Hill Otley Tennis Club TENNIS COURTS GROVE PARK TENNIS COURTS GROVE PARK ILKLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 544 yd |
| Club Energy (Otley) Boroughgate | health and fitness suite | 582 yd |
| Otley Civic Centre Cross Green | 759 yd | |
| Garnetts Field RIVERDALE GARDENS | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Otley Squash Club CROSS GREEN | squash courts | 974 yd |
| Cross Green CROSS GREEN | grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| Otley Rugby Union Club CROSS GREEN | grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| Otley Cricket Club CROSS GREEN | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 51 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.