Richmond Terrace is in Otley and in Leeds district. LS21 3JX 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 Richmond Terrace, Otley, LS21 3JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS21 3JU, LS21 3JY, LS21 3EJ, LS21 3JT, LS21 3LA, LS21 3JW, LS21 3EH, LS21 3EL, LS21 3EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS21 3JX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 48.4% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 47.3% | 51.6% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 31.9% | 30.4% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 45.4% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 15% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 6.8% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 41.6% | 51.2% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 40% | 36.1% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 10.7% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 45.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 18.4% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 7.8% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 9.2% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 4.9% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 14.1% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.8% | 45.1% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.8% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 97.1% | 93.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 93.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Terrace was 61.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.1% lower than the Otley & Yeadon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richmond Terrace has the 26th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Otley & Yeadon and the 983rd lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Richmond Terrace, Otley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-03-21 | £329,715 |
| 13 Richmond Terrace, Otley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2022-05-13 | £281,513 |
| 18 Richmond Terrace, Otley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2021-09-10 | £302,764 |
| 3 Richmond Terrace, Otley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-03-11 | £237,912 |
| 8 Richmond Terrace, Otley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-03-01 | £244,910 |
LS21 3JX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Primary School Scarborough Road , LS21 3JS | 3out of 4 | 24 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley Manor Square , LS21 3AP | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Primary School Weston Lane , LS21 2DF | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Otley All Saints CofE Primary School Lisker Drive , LS21 1DF | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Otley the Whartons Primary School The Whartons , LS21 2BS | 3out of 4 | 2,035 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 | 1,384 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 | 3,146 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT | 2out of 4 | 3,943 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 | 3,623 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School Greystone Manor , Ilkley Road LS29 7HW | - not rated | 4,302 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 | 478 yd | |
| Olive \& Fig Coffee Shop And Kitchen | Unit 2, Westgate Arcade | 478 yd | |
| Java Coffee Bar And Deli | 13 - 14 Kirkgate Arcade, Kirkgate | 564 yd | |
| Costa Coffee (Otley) | Costa, 42 - 44 Kirkgate | 618 yd | |
| Whitaker Arms | 49 Kirkgate, Otley | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Hill Club | Grove Hill House, Ilkley Road | 147 yd | |
| Wharfedale Masonic Hall | Westbourne House, Westbourne Close | 382 yd | |
| Falcon Sports And Social Club | Westgate, Otley | 478 yd | |
| Black Horse | Westgate, Otley | 493 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 47 Kirkgate, Otley | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Kebab | 52 - 54 Westgate, Otley | 405 yd | |
| Dragon City | 31 Westgate, Otley | 478 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 48 - 50 Westgate, Otley | 492 yd | |
| Hong Kong Super Cook 2 | 132 Bradford Road, Otley | 547 yd | |
| Tapas And Tunes | 50 Kirkgate, Otley | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose (Otley) | 60 Westgate, Otley | 492 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 11 Bondgate, Otley | 659 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 33 Cambridge Street, Harrogate | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Hill Otley Tennis Club TENNIS COURTS GROVE PARK TENNIS COURTS GROVE PARK ILKLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 278 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School (Otley) MANOR SQUARE | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Club Energy (Otley) Boroughgate | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Otley Civic Centre Cross Green | 983 yd | |
| Garnetts Field RIVERDALE GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.