Forest Gate, Otley, LS21 3HF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS21 3HF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	51.7%	0.5%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	48.8%	48.3%	-0.5%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	29.9%	31.7%	1.8%	37.9%	-6.2%
Married: Opposite sex	51.8%	43%	-8.8%	44.2%	-1.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	1.6%	1.5%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	10%	17.4%	7.4%	9.1%	8.3%
Widowed	6.8%	5.7%	-1.1%	6.1%	-0.4%

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 (87.7%) 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	51.2%	59%	7.8%	48.4%	10.6%
Good health	34.9%	28.7%	-6.2%	33.6%	-4.9%
Fair health	11.1%	9.6%	-1.5%	12.7%	-3.1%
Bad health	2.4%	2.5%	0.1%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.9%

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 52.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.7%	12.5%	-2.2%	18.2%	-5.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.6%	7.6%	-2.0%	9.6%	-2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.5%	10.2%	-7.3%	13.4%	-3.2%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	5.3%	0.5%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	10.6%	-1.8%	16.9%	-6.3%
Degree or Similar	38.2%	52.3%	14.1%	33.8%	18.5%
Other	2.8%	1.5%	-1.3%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	3.1%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.9%	96.9%	0.0%	81.4%	15.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.1% 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	97.6%	99.1%	1.5%	83.2%	15.9%
European Union	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.8%
Africa	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	99.1%	2.2%	83.2%	15.9%
10+ Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	9.8%	-9.2%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0.3%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.3%	76.7%	10.6%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	11.5%	13.5%	-2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.8%	37.2%	8.6%
Christian	47.7%	46.2%	1.5%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Sikh	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Forest Gate Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forest Gate was 84.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.6% higher than the Otley & Yeadon average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Forest Gate has the 14th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Otley & Yeadon and the 1229th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LS21 3HF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Forest Gate are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leeds.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Forest Gate, Otley, LS21 3HF

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS21 3HF

Average Price
£752,704

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£752,704

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Forest Gate

Average Price
£719,929

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£719,929

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Forest GateStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Forest Gate, Otley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£700,000	2021-04-01	£866,513
1 Forest Gate, Otley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£435,000	2016-05-27	£677,791
1 Forest Gate, Otley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2009-10-21	£722,594
1 Forest Gate, Otley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2006-12-12	£612,818

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS21 3HF

Employment

LS21 3HF 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	91
Retired	74
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	29
Looking after home or family	10
Other	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Construction	25
Human health and social work activities	23
Manufacturing	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Education	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	7
Transport and storage	7
Information and communication	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	600 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Otley All Saints CofE Primary School Lisker Drive , LS21 1DF	3out of 4	704 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westgate Primary School Scarborough Road , LS21 3JS	3out of 4	874 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashfield Primary School Weston Lane , LS21 2DF	3out of 4	1,765 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Otley the Whartons Primary School The Whartons , LS21 2BS	3out of 4	1,978 yd	Community school	No	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	1,376 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	3,583 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT	2out of 4	4,102 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Benton Park School Harrogate Road , Rawdon LS19 6LX	3out of 4	5,413 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Green Meadows Academy Back Lane , LS20 8LS	- not rated	3,868 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School Greystone Manor , Ilkley Road LS29 7HW	- not rated	5,141 yd	Other independent school	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
Bloomfield Square	28 - 30 Gay Lane, Otley	153 yd
Cosy Club Leeds	53 Albion Street, Otley	327 yd
Wharfedale Auction Mart Cafe	Chevin Lodge, Leeds Road	365 yd
Chippendale Tea Room	3 Bondgate, Otley	376 yd
Uncle Joe's Fish And Chips	9 Bondgate, Otley	376 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rose \& Crown	Bondgate, Otley	354 yd
Junction Inn	44 Bondgate, Otley	365 yd
The Bowling Green	18 Bondgate, Otley	376 yd
Northbar (Otley)	8 - 10 Bondgate, Otley	376 yd
Old Cock	11 - 13 Crossgate, Otley	410 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Superwok	60 Leeds Road, Otley	209 yd
Gay Lane Fisheries	55 Gay Lane, Otley	228 yd
Wok A Way	3 Station Road, Otley	245 yd
The Secret Kitchen	42 Bondgate, Otley	365 yd
Pizza Base (Otley)	3 Crossgate, Otley	410 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	11 Bondgate, Otley	376 yd
Waitrose (Otley)	60 Westgate, Otley	638 yd
Asda (Otley)	Cross Green, Otley	669 yd
Sainsbury's	33 Cambridge Street, Harrogate	737 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Club Energy (Otley) Boroughgate	health and fitness suite	523 yd
Otley Civic Centre Cross Green		578 yd
Otley All Saints Primary School LISKER DRIVE	grass pitches	580 yd
Otley Squash Club CROSS GREEN	squash courts	748 yd
St Josephs Catholic Primary School (Otley) MANOR SQUARE	grass pitches	791 yd
Otley Cricket Club CROSS GREEN	grass pitches	800 yd
Cross Green CROSS GREEN	grass pitches	842 yd
Otley Rugby Union Club CROSS GREEN	grass pitches	842 yd
Garnetts Field RIVERDALE GARDENS	grass pitches	964 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	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	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%

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

Overview of LS21 3HF