West Busk Lane, Otley, LS21 3LW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS21 3LW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.8% of the population 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	60.7%	56.8%	-3.9%	51.0%	5.8%
Male	39.3%	43.2%	3.9%	49.0%	-5.8%

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	23.2%	37.2%	14.0%	37.9%	-0.7%
Married: Opposite sex	40.4%	36.2%	-4.2%	44.2%	-8.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	2%	0%	-2.0%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	11.6%	10.6%	-1.0%	9.1%	1.5%
Widowed	22.7%	15.4%	-7.3%	6.1%	9.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	41.3%	37.3%	-4.0%	48.4%	-11.1%
Good health	27.3%	37.8%	10.5%	33.6%	4.2%
Fair health	23.1%	18.5%	-4.6%	12.7%	5.8%
Bad health	6.6%	3.9%	-2.7%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	1.7%	2.6%	0.9%	1.2%	1.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	38.4%	23.6%	-14.8%	18.2%	5.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.1%	13.1%	1.0%	9.6%	3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.1%	13.6%	1.5%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	7.1%	8.9%	1.8%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.1%	12%	1.9%	16.9%	-4.9%
Degree or Similar	16.2%	26.2%	10.0%	33.8%	-7.6%
Other	4%	2.6%	-1.4%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.2%	99.1%	-0.1%	81.4%	17.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.4% 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	100%	97.4%	-2.6%	83.2%	14.2%
European Union	0%	0.4%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.9%	0.9%	5.6%	-4.7%
Oceania	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.6%	97.4%	-2.2%	83.2%	14.2%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.2%	76.7%	-1.5%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	23.9%	13.5%	10.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.9%	37.2%	1.7%
Christian	53.4%	46.2%	7.2%
Not answered	7.7%	6.0%	1.7%

Safety

Is West Busk Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Busk Lane was 38.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.3% lower than the Otley & Yeadon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

West Busk Lane has the 31st lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Otley & Yeadon and the 594th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.2%.

🔎 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 3LW, 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 West Busk Lane are based on 140 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 West Busk Lane, Otley, LS21 3LW

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS21 3LW

Average Price
£308,887

Semi-Detached
£298,338

Terraced
£239,854

Detached
£881,325

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for West Busk Lane

Average Price
£396,253

Semi-Detached
£381,007

Terraced
£255,936

Detached
£533,622

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on West Busk LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
28 West Busk Lane, Otley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2025-12-05	£350,975
14 West Busk Lane, Otley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£322,000	2025-10-27	£324,101
40 West Busk Lane, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£262,950	2024-10-17	£272,782
30 West Busk Lane, Otley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£349,950	2024-06-03	£382,924
38 West Busk Lane, Otley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£228,000	2024-05-17	£250,707

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS21 3LW

Employment

LS21 3LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 3LW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	71
Full-Time Employee	51
Part-Time Employee	18
Self-Employed	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Education	12
Construction	8
Manufacturing	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Guiseley Nursery School Oxford Road , Guisley LS20 9DA	- not rated	3,052 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westgate Primary School Scarborough Road , LS21 3JS	3out of 4	637 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashfield Primary School Weston Lane , LS21 2DF	3out of 4	1,343 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashfield Primary School Weston Lane , LS21 2DF	- not rated	1,343 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashfield School Weston Lane , LS21 2DF	- not rated	1,352 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley Manor Square , LS21 3AP	- not rated	1,374 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westgate First School Scarborough Road , Westgate LS21 3JS	- not rated	600 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Whartons Middle School The Whartons , LS21 2BS	- not rated	2,505 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	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	- not rated	1,884 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College Farnley Lane , LS21 2BB	- not rated	1,884 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Bradford Road , Menston LS29 6AE	- not rated	2,694 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School, Menston Bradford Road , Menston LS29 6AE	- not rated	2,694 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT	3out of 4	3,656 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Burley Middle School Langford Lane , Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7EJ	- not rated	2,870 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Linton House Adolescent Unit High Royds Hospital , LS29 6AQ	- not rated	2,846 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Tranfield School Back Lane , Guiseley LS20 8LS	- not rated	3,180 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Green Meadows Academy Back Lane , LS20 8LS	3out of 4	3,286 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Two Dales School Bradford Road , Guiseley LS20 8PP	- not rated	3,470 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
The North West Silc Bradford Road , Guiseley LS20 8PP	- not rated	3,470 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Cahani	166 Bradford Road, Otley		231 yd
Westbourne Spice	Bradford Road, Otley		539 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wharfedale Masonic Hall	Westbourne House, Westbourne Close		356 yd
Grove Hill Club	Grove Hill House, Ilkley Road		768 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hong Kong Super Cook 2	132 Bradford Road, Otley		292 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Grove Hill Otley Tennis Club TENNIS COURTS GROVE PARK TENNIS COURTS GROVE PARK ILKLEY ROAD	tennis courts	450 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	97.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.0%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	72.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	100.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of LS21 3LW